Kia Forte: Front Seat Frame Assembly Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related
parts, to prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim
pieces to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Back Cover")
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Remove the front seat cushion cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Cushion Cover")
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After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the front
seat back frame assembly (A) and front seat cushion frame assembly (B).
Tightening torque :
44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Remove the side air bag for replacing side air
bag installation seat.
(Refer to Restraint - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")
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Before service, be fully aware of precautions
and service procedure relevant to air bag.
(Refer to Restraint - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")
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1. Front seat back frame assembly
2. Front seat cushion frame assembly
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1. Front seat cushion track
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Front Seat Frame Assembly Component Location
Front Seat Cushion Track Component Location