Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Front Seat

Hyundai Santa Fe TM 2019-2023 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Seat

Front Seat Assembly. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat headrest
2. Front seat back cover

3. Front seat cushion cover

Front Seat Assembly. Repair procedures

Replacement

Open the cover and loosen the front seat mounting bolts.

[Front]

Tightening torque :

44.1 - 58.8 N.m (4.5 - 6.0 kgf.m , 32.5 - 43.4 lb-ft)

[Rear]

2.	Separate the main connector (A) , side airbag connector (B) , front seat belt buckle connector (C) and OCS connector (D). [Driver's] [Passenger's]

To install, reverse removal procedure.

The installation procedures of seat mounting bolts

•	Push the seat to the rear end of slides and initially tighten the front mounting bolts.

•	Push the seat to the front end of slides and completely tighten the rear mounting bolts.

•	Send the seat to the rear end again to completely tighten the front mounting bolts.

•	Check the seat for smooth movement.

•	For the non-automatic slide seats, check the seats are fixed at each designated fixing position.

Front Seat Shield Outer Cover. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat shield outer cover

Front Seat Shield Outer Cover. Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Using a screwdriver and remove the forward cover.

Remove the front seat outer shield cover.

(1)	Using a screwdriver or remover and remove the rear hook ①.

(2)	Remove the lower hook ② by pulling it aside

(3)	Remove the upper steel clip ③ and the hook ② by pulling them aside.

(4)

Remove the front seat outer shield cover (A) by pulling it forward as shown by the arrow.

•	Front Seat Outer Shield When removing the cover, pay attention to the removal order and direction.

•	Be careful not to damage the hooks and brackets.

4.	Separate the front seat power swich connector (A).

To install, reverse removal procedure.

•	Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Front Seat Shield Inner Cover. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat shield inner cover

Front Seat Shield Inner Cover. Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the rear hook and remove the front seat shield inner cover (A).

To install, reverse removal procedure.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Front Seat Back Cover. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat back cover

Front Seat Back Cover. Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the front seat shield outer cover. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Outer Shield Cover")

3.	Remove the front seat shield inner cover. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Inner Shield Cover")

4.	Push the lock pin, remove the front seat headrest (A).

5.	Remove the front seat lower protector (A).

Remove the front seat back board (A).

•	Grasp the both lower sides of back board with hands and then remove it in the direction of the arrow.

•	Be careful not to damage the fixing clips.

7.	Remove the front seat back duct (A).

8.	Turn the front seat back cover inside out. Then pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching both side of the lower part of the guides, and remove them.

9.	Remove the protector (A) from the front seat back frame.

10.	Separate the front seat airbag wiring (A) and seat back heater connector (B).

11.	Remove the front seat back cover assembly (A) from the front seat back frame.

12.	After removing the Velcro tape (A) and tie-down clips (B) inside the front seat back cover, remove the seat back cover (C).

13.

To install, reverse removal procedure.

•	Make sure that the connectors are connected completely

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Front Seat Cushion Cover. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat cushion cover

Front Seat Cushion Cover. Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the front seat shield outer cover. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Outer Cover")

3.	Remove the front seat shield inner cover. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Inner Cover")

4.	Remove the front seat lower protector (A).

5.	Remove the protector (A) from the front seat cushion frame. [Lower] [Upper] [LH] [RH]

6.	Press the lock pin and separate the front seat heater connector (A).

7.	Remove the front seat cushion cover (A) from the front seat cushion frame.

8.	After removing the Velcro tape (A) inside the front seat cushion cover, remove the seat cushion cover (B).

9.	To install, reverse removal procedure.

Front Seat Frame Assembly. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat back frame assembly

2. Front seat cushion frame assembly

Front Seat Frame Assembly. Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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

•	Take care 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 SAB module. (Refer to Restraint - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")

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

After loosening the mounting bolts, detach the front seat back frame assembly (A) from the 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)

To install, reverse removal procedure.

•	For the seat equipped with side airbag, remove the side airbag from the seat frame assembly. (Refer to Restraint - "Side Airbag (SAB) Module")

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

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