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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
  1. Remove the front seat outer shield cover.

    (Refer to " Replacement  ") 

  2. Remove the front seat inner shield cover.

    (Refer to " Replacement  ") 

  3. Remove the front seat lower protect (A).
    G13835722Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Separate the front seat heating connector (A).
    G13835723Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the front seat headrest (A).
    G13835724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the front seat back board (A).
    NOTE:
    • Separate the upper back cover by pushing the lock pin in the direction of the arrow.
    • Remove the front seat back cover by lifting in the direction.
    • Be careful not to break the retaining clip.
    G13835725Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Press the lock pin and remove the front seat headrest guide (A).
    G13835726Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    G13835727Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  8. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the front seat back duct (A).
    G13835728Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the front seat back assembly protect (A) and remove the front seat back assembly from front seat frame.
    G13835729Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the front seat back assembly (A) from the front seat back frame.
    G13835730Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  11. After removing the velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B) inside the front seat back cover, remove the seat back cover (C).
    CAUTION: Be careful not to deviate from the pads, insert wires, and aplix.
    G13835731Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the front seat back cover (A) from the front seat back pad.
    G13835732Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure that the connectors are connected completely
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure that the cover (B) is stretched evenly before connecting the hog-ring clips (A).
    • Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool (C) (09880-4F000).
      G13835733Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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