KIA Niro: Front Seat Assembly | Front Seat Shield Outer Cover

1. Front seat assembly

Front Seat Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement

1. Loosen the front seat mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque : 49.0 - 58.8 N*m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf*m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb*ft)

Front

Rear

2. Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat warmer & power seat switch connector (B), front seat belt buckle connector (C), body sensor (D).

Driver side

Passenger side

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Warning

SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

• Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.
• Set the seat into the foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.
• Set the seat into the rearmost position. Check that the front mounting bolt is tightened completely.
• Check that the seat operates to and from smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.

Front Seat Shield Outer Cover

Front Seat Shield Outer Cover Components and components location

1. Front seat shield outer cover

Front Seat Shield Outer Cover Repair procedures

Replacement

1. Remove the front seat assembly.

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

2. Remove the front seat shield outer cover (A) by using a remover.

Warning

• Correctly remove the front seat shield outer cover to the removal procedure and direction.
• Be careful not to damage the mounting bracket and hook when removing the cover.

3. Disconnect the front seat power switch connector (A).

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Warning

• Make sure the fuel filler door locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
• Replace any damaged clips.

Front seat shield inner cover

Replacement

1. Remove the front seat assembly.

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

2. Using a remover, remove the front seat shield inner cover (A).

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Warning

Replace any damaged clips.

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