Kia Sportage: Rear Seat Belt

Repair procedures

 Replacement

Rear Seat Belt Replacement

CAUTION

• When installing the belt, make sure not to damaged the retractor.

1. Remove the following items first.

1. Rear seat assembly (Refer to the BD group - "Rear Seat")
2. Front door scuff trim & Rear door scuff trim (Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim")

2. Remove the clips and rear transverse trim (A).

3. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the rear seat belt lower anchor (A).

Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

4. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear seat mounting bracket (A).

5. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the lamp (A).

6. Disconnect the connector (B).

7. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the luggage side trim (C).

8. Disconnect the connector (A).

9. After loosening the mounting bolt and screws, then remove the rear pillar trim (A).

10. After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear seat belt (A).

Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

11. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE

• Replace any damaged clips.
• Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.

Rear Seat Belt Buckle Replacement

1. Remove the rear seat.

(Refer to the BD group - "Rear Seat")

2. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the rear seat belt buckle (A).

Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

[LH]

[RH]

Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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