Tools and Materials Needed:
- Replacement Seat Belt Retract Mechanism
- Socket wrench
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Flat head screwdriver
- Pliers
Instructions:
1. Disconnect Battery:
Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent any accidental electrical incidents during the repair.
2. Remove Trim Covers:
- Locate and remove the trim covers on the inside of the B-pillar where the seat belt retractor is housed.
3. Unbolt Seat Belt:
- Inside the trim cover, find and remove the bolts holding the seat belt retractor in place.
4. Remove Seat Belt:
- Take out the old and damaged seat belt from its housing.
5. Install Replacement:
- Position the new seat belt retract mechanism into the housing.
- Hand-tighten the bolts that secure the assembly in place.
6. Test Mechanism:
- Reattach the battery terminal.
- Test the functionality of the seat belt by pulling and retracting it several times.
7. Reattach Trim Covers:
- Once the retract mechanism is working properly, reattach the trim covers removed earlier.
Remember to follow the repair instructions provided in your Kia Sedona's service manual or workshop manual for specific information and detailed diagrams related to your vehicle's model and year.
