Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Information

Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to "FRONT SEAT BACK COVER ")
Remove the front seat cushion cover.
(Refer to "FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER ")
Remove the side airbag (SAB) module.
(Refer to Airbag Module - "SIDE AIRBAG (SAB) MODULE ")
After loosening the mounting bolts, 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)

Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Remove the side air bag for replacing side air bag installation seat.
  (Refer to Restraint - "SIDE AIRBAG (SAB) MODULE ")
- Before servicing, be fully aware of precautions and service procedure relevant to airbag.
  (Refer to Restraint - "GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION AND CAUTION ")