Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte5, 2015 Kia Forte Koup, and 2015 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The side airbag cannot be disassembled from the seat back assembly, so replace assembly when replacing the side airbag.

Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.
Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the seat back assembly.
(Refer to "FRONT SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY ")