Kia Sportage: Front Seat: Repair procedures

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Seat & Power Seat / Front Seat: Repair procedures

Replacement

•	When removing or installing the front passenger seat, be sure to initialize the Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS) (If initialization process is not performed, PODS may not be able to detect a person correctly.) (Refer to Restraint - "Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS)")

•	When replacing the PODS, be sure to check the parts unit.

–	PODS unit : seat cushion assembly (including seat track)

•	If PODS is installed in the seat, do not separate the seat cover with the pad. (If the seat cover and the pad are seperated, initial position of PODS could be changed)

Seat Assembly Replacement

1.	Remove the front foot cover.

After loosening the front seat assembly mounting bolts, remove the front seat assembly (A).

Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~47.0 lb-ft)

3.	Disconnect the power seat connectors (A), airbag connector (B). [Driver''s] [Passenger''s]

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger''s) (Refer to page RT - "Airbag")

Seat Mounting Bolt Installation Procedure

•	Set the into the most rearward position. Check then each slide is locked, and then Tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.

•	Set the seat into most forward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.

•	Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.

•	Check that the seat operates back and forth smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.

Front Shield Outer Cover Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.	Remove the recliner switch (A) and height switch (B).

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front shield cover (A).

3.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front shield outer cover (A).

4.	Disconnect the connector (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damage clips.

•	Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (passenger''s) (Refer to page RT -"Airbag")

Seat Back Cover Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.	Remove front seat assembly.

2.	Push the lock pin (B), remove the headrest (A).

3.	Disconnect the connectors (A).

Push the clips (B), from the front seat back cover (A).

•	Push the middle area of clip using the flat head screwdriver.

•	Be careful not to damage the clips.

5.	Push the porotecter (A) by the seat back frame.

6.	Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.

7.	Remove the seat back cover (A) from the frame.

8.	After removing the hog ring clips (B) on the front of seat back and remove the seat back cover (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hog ring clips (A).

•	Replace the hog ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).

•	Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (Passenger''s) (Refer to page RT - "Airbag")

Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

1.	Remove front seat assembly.

2.	Remove the front shield outer cover.

3.	After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the front shield inner cover (A).

4.	Disconnect the connector (A).

5.	Push the protecter (A) and then seat cushion cover (C) from the frame (B).

6.	Remove the seat cushion cover (A) from the frame.

7.	After removing the hog ring clips (B) on the front of seat cushion and remove the seat cushion cover (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hog ring clips (A).

•	Replace the hog ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).

•	Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (Passenger''s) (Refer to page RT - "Airbag")

Seat Frame Replacement

Remove the following items.

•	Front seat

•	Seat back cover

•	Seat cushion cover

2.	After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the front shield inner cover (A).

3.	Disconnect the connector (C).

After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the seat back frame (A) and seat cushion frame (B).

•	Remove the side airbag for replacing side airbag installation seat.

•	Before service, be fully aware of precautions and service procedure relevant to airbag. (Refer to the RT group - "Airbag")

Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Be sure to perform PODS re-zero with the GDS after replacing parts (Passenger''s) (Refer to page RT - "Airbag")

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