Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Seat Assembly

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 6

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Front Seat Back Frame Assembly 2. Front Seat Cushion Frame Assembly

Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Remove the front seat back cover.

    (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Back Cover")

  2. Remove the front seat cushion cover.

    (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Cushion Cover")

  3. Remove the side airbag (SAB) module.

    (Refer to Airbag Module - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")

  4. Remove the lumbar support assembly.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Lumbar Support Assembly")

  5. Loosen the mounting bolts and separate the front seatback frame assembly (A) from the front seat cushion frame assembly (B).

    Tightening Torque: 44.1–54 N·m

  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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