Kia Optima DL3: Front Seat / Front Seat Back Cover

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

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat back 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 protect (A).

5.	Separate the front seat heating connector (A).

6.	Remove the front seat headrest (A).

Remove the front seat back board (A).

•	Seperate 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.

8.	Press the lock pin and remove the front seat headrest guide (A).

9.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the front seat back duct (A).

10.	Remove the front seat back assembly protect (A) and remove the front seat back assembly from front seat frame.

11.	Remove the front seat back assembly (A) from the front seat back frame.

12.

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

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

13.	Remove the front seat back cover (A) from the front seat back pad.

14.

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).

❮Front Seat Inner Shield Cover

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front seat inner shield cover Repair procedures Replacement • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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.

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