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Third Row Seat Assembly

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 without marring the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the rear seat back cover.

    (Refer to "REAR SEAT BACK COVER ")

  2. Remove the rear seat cushion cover.

    (Refer to "REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER ")

  3. Remove the headrest frame cable (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Headrest Frame Cable
    G12173121Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the headrest frame assembly (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Headrest Frame Assembly With Bolts
    G12173122Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the rear seat back frame assembly (A) and rear 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)

    Fig 3: Locating Rear Seat Back Frame Assembly & Rear Seat Cushion Frame Assembly
    G12173123Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Replace any damaged clips.
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