Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Restraints

Seat Belt Buckle Switch (BS) Repair Procedures

In this manual: Restraints
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
9steps
~54min
2/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - Front Seat group)
  3. Loosen the seat belt buckle mounting bolt and remove the seat belt buckle switch.

Installation
Make sure to install the harness wires so they are not pinched and do not interfere with other parts.
  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
  3. Install the seat belt buckle switch.

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  4. Install the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body – Front Seat)
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. After installing the seat belt buckle switch, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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