Repair procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to "FRONT SEAT BACK COVER ")
Remove the front seat cushion cover.
(Refer to "FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER ")
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front seat back frame cover (A).

Fig 1: Front Seat Back Frame Cover Mounting Screws
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the front seat back frame assembly (A) and front seat cushion frame assembly (B).
Tightening torque:

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Front Seat Back Frame Assembly Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Remove the side air bag for replacing side air bag installation seat.
  (Refer to "SIDE AIRBAG (SAB) MODULE ")
- Before service, be fully aware of precautions and service procedure relevant to air bag.
  (Refer to "SIDE AIRBAG (SAB) MODULE ")