Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Kia K900. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 front seat assembly.
(Proceed to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the front seat lower protector (A).

Fig 1: Locating Front Seat Lower Protector
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front seat belt buckle (A).
Tightening Torque:

39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Loosening Front Seat Belt Buckle Mounting Bolt
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Remove the cap (A) and then loosen the mounting screws.
Using a screwdriver or ornament remover, remove the front seat shield inner cover (B).

Fig 3: Locating Front Seat Shield Inner Cover And Mounting Screw Cap
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Replace any damage clips.