Kia Soul EV: Front Seat / Front Seat Frame Assembly Repair procedures

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Seat / Front Seat Frame Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	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 to protect from marring the surface.

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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.	Disconnect the connector (A).

After loosening the mounting bolts, separate the front seat back frame assembly (B) and front seat cushion frame assembly (C).

Tightening torque :

44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Remove the side air bag to replace the side air bag installation seat. (Refer to Restraint - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")

•	Before servicing, be fully aware of precautions and service procedures relevant to air bag. (Refer to Restraint - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")

Front Seat Frame Assembly Components and Components Location

Component Location 1. Front seat back frame assembly2. Front seat cushion frame assembly ...

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