Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from damaging the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
(Proceed to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear seat back assembly.
(Proceed to Rear Seat - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the rear seat frame mounting connector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Seat Frame Mounting Connector
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the rear seat frame assembly (A).
Tightening Torque:

Bolts: 16.7 ~ 25.5 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 ~18.8 lb-ft)

Nuts: 12.7 ~ 18.6 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.9 kgf.m, 9.4 ~13.7 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Loosening Rear Seat Frame Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Make sure the connector is connected properly.
- Replace any damage clips.