Kia Carens: Front Seat Belt / Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Seat Belt / Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Repair procedures

Replacement

•	When installing the belt, make sure not to damage the pretensioner.

1.	Remove the center pillar upper trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")

After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front seat belt upper anchor (A).

Tightening torque :

39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

After disconnecting the lock pin, remove the front seat belt pretensioner connector (A), loosen the mounting bolt, then remove the front seat belt pretensioner (B).

Tightening torque :

39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Components and components location

Component Location 1. Front seat belt pretensioner ...

Height Adjust Components and components location

Component Location 1. Height adjust ...

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