Kia Forte: Rear Seat Belt / Rear Seat Belt Buckle

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Seat Belt / Rear Seat Belt Buckle

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Rear seat belt buckle [RH]

2. Rear center seat belt buckle [LH]

Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Remove the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Cushion Assembly")

Disconnect the connector (A) and then remove the rear seat belt buckle (B) after loosening the mounting bolt.

[LH]

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 Kgf·m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb·ft)

[RH]

Tightening torque :

39.2 - 53.9 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 Kgf·m, 28.9 - 39.8 lb·ft)

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	The buckle and tongue of different types are impossible to be latched, so check that the buckle & tongue have the same types.

•	Distinguish the rear side seat buckle from the center seat buckle before latching.

•	If foreign materials are stuck in the inside button of buckle, it may cause interference during the latching process, leading to a functional problem (for example - beverages (viscous drinks), toothpicks, sand, plastic, vinyl, metal pieces, etc.)

•	After latching the buckle and tongue, check the fastening force using a Push - Pull Gauge (fastening force: 3kgf or less).

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