Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Seat Assembly

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
0102030405025.319N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Rear Seat Cushion Assembly 2. Rear Seat Back Assembly

Repair Procedures

Replacement

[Rear Seat Cushion Assembly]

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (A) by lifting and pulling up on the front edge.

  2. Disconnect the rear seat cushion heater connector (A) and the rear seat extension connector (B).

  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

[Rear Seat Back Assembly]

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

    (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

  2. Loosen the mounting bolts and pull the rear seatback assembly (A) up to remove it.

    Tightening torque: 16.7–25 N·m

  3. Press the lock pin and disconnect the rear seat airbag connectors (A).

  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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