Kia Niro: Front Seat / Front Seat Frame Assembly Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Be careful 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.	Remove the side airbag (SAB) module. (Refer to Airbag Module - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")

4.	Remove the lumbar support assembly. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Lumbar Support Unit")

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

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.

•	To replace a seat equipped with side airbag, remove the side airbag first. (Refer to Restraint - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")

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

Component Location 1. Front seat back frame assembly 2. Front seat cushion frame assembly ...

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