Kia Forte: Rear Seat Latch 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 rear seat cushion assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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Remove the rear seat back assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
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After loosening the mounting clips and screws, then remove the
rear partition trim (A).

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Press the lock pin (A) located in the trunk and remove the rear
seat back folding cable handle (B) by pushing it back.

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After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear seat
latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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(5Door)
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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 rear seat back cover [LH]or [RH].
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Back Cover")
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After loosening the mounting bolts and screws, then remove the
rear seat latch (A).
Tightening torque :
19.6 ~ 29.4 N.m (2.0 ~ 3.0 kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 21.7 lb-ft)
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Remove the rear seat latch rod (A) to direction of the arrow.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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(4Door, 2Door)
1. Rear seat latch assembly
(5Door)
1. Rear seat latch
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See also:
Front Stabilizer Bar Replacement
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A ...
Inspection
1.
Uplift the vehicle with lift.
2.
Loosen the oil filler plug (A).
3.
Check the oil level.
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Component Location
1. Back view camera
2. Audio head unit monitor
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