Kia Optima: Front Seat / Front Seat Cushion Cover

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Seat / Front Seat Cushion Cover

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat cushion cover

Repair procedures

Replacement

•	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 assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

2.	Remove the front seat outer shield cover. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Outer Shield Cover")

3.	Remove the front seat inner shield cover. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Inner Shield Cover")

4.	Remove the front seat lower protector (A).

5.	Disconnect the front seat cushion connectors (A).

6.	Unclip the protector (A) on the side of the front seat cushion cover using a remover and remove the front seat cushion cover. [Upper] [RH] [LH] [Lower]

7.	Remove the front seat cushion assembly (A) from the front seat cushion frame.

After removing the velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B) inside the front seat cushion cover, remove the seat cushion cover (C).

Be careful not to deviate from the pads, insert wires, and aplix.

9.	Remove the front seat cushion cover (A) from the front seat cushion pad.

10.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	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).

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