Kia Soul EV: Front Seat / Front Seat Assembly Repair procedures
1.
Loosen the front seat assembly mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque :
34.3 ~ 53.9N.m (3.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 39.8lb-ft)
[Front]
[Rear]
2.
Remove the front seat assembly (A).
3.
Disconnect the airbag connector (A), seat heater & power seat switch connector (B) and front seat belt buckle connector (C).
[Driver''s]
[Passenger''s]
4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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Set the seat in the rearmost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then temporarily tighten the front mounting bolts.
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Set the seat in the foremost position. Check that each slide is locked, and then completely tighten the rear mounting bolts.
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Set the seat in the rearmost position again and then completely tighten the front mounting bolts.
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Check that the seat operates to and fro smoothly and that the locking portion locks properly.
Component Location
1. Front seat assembly
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Component Location
1. Front seat shield outer cover
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Other information:
Component Location
[Without Heat Pump]
1. A/C pressure transducer
[With Heat Pump]
1. A/C pressure transducer
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Inspection
1.
Check the suspension ball joint.
Check the grease leaks, kinks or damage in the front lower arm ball joint.
2.
Check the grease leaks, kinks or damage in the tie rod end ball joint. ...