Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT and 2015 Hyundai Elantra GT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

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.

Remove the front seat back cover.
(Refer to: Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT BACK COVER ").
Remove the front seat cushion cover.
(Refer to: Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER ").
Disconnect the connector (C).
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)

Fig 1: Loosening Front Seat Back Frame And Front Seat Cushion Frame Assembly Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Remove the side air bag for replacing side air bag installation seat.
  (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 ").