Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Seat Belt Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

Rear Seat Belt Replacement
  • When installing the seat belt, take care not to damage the pretensioner.
  1. First, remove the following items.
    • Rear Seat Assembly (Refer to Group BD - "Rear Seat")
    • Rear Pillar Garnish (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
    • Parcel Shelf Trim (Refer to Group BD - "Interior Trim")
  2. Loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the lower anchor of the rear seat belt (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  3. Loosen the retractor mounting bolt (B), then remove the rear seat belt (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
  5. Remove the rear seat cushion. (Refer to Group BD - "Rear Seat")
  6. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the rear seat belt buckle (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

    [LH]
    [RH]
  7. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Replacement

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