Kia Forte: Rear Center Seat Belt Retractor Replacement
		
		
		
	
		
		
		
			
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					When installing the belt, make sure not to damage the 
					retractor.  
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			Remove the rear package tray trim.  
		
			(Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Package Tray Trim") 
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			After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the rear center 
			seat belt retractor (A). 
		
			
				 
				
					Tightening torque : 
				
					39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.8 ~ 39.8 lb-ft) 
				
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			Install in the reverse order of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Replace any damaged clips. 
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	(5Door)
	
		
		
		
			
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					When installing the belt, make sure not to damage the 
					retractor.  
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			Remove the rear seat back cover [RH]. 
		
			(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Back Cover") 
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			After loosening the mounting nut, then remove the rear center 
			seat belt retractor (A). 
		
			
				 
				
					Tightening torque : 
				
					39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft) 
				
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			Install in the reverse order of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Replace any damaged clips.  
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		(4Door)
	
	
		1. Rear center seat belt retractor
		
		
	
	
		(5Door)
	
	
		1. Rear center seat belt retractor
		
		
	
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		(4Door)
	
	
		1. Rear seat belt buckle [LH]
		
		2. Rear seat belt buckle [RH]
		
	
	
		(5Door)
	
	
		1. Rear seat belt buckle [LH]
		
		2. Rear seat belt bu ...
   
 
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Removal
   
	
		
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			Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery 
			cable.
		
	
	
		
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			Remove the smart junction box 
		
			(Refer to Body Electri ...
   
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Front Door Module  Component Location
   
	
		(4Door, 5Door)
	
	
		1. Front door module
		
		
		
	
	
		(2Door)
	
	
		1. Front door module
		
		
		
	
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