Hyundai Santa Fe (DM): Front Seat Frame Assembly. Repair procedures

Replacement

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.

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

1.	Remove the front seat back cover.

2.	Remove the front seat cushion cover.

After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the front seat back frame assembly (A) and 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)

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	Remove the side air bag for replacing side air bag installation seat.

•	Before service, be fully aware of precautions and service procedure relevant to air bag.

Component Location 1. Front seat back frame assembly 2. Front seat cushion frame assembly ...

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