Kia Optima DL3: Rear Seat / Rear Seat Back Cover

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Rear Seat / Rear Seat Back Cover

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Rear seat back cover

Repair procedures

Replacement

1.	Remove the rear seat assembly. (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

2.	Loosen the mounting bolts, screws and remove the rear seat armrest (A).

3.	Remove the rear seat back cover inside hog-ring clips (A).

4.	Press the lock pin and remove the headrest (A).

5.	Press the lock pin and remove the rear seat headrest guide (A).

Remove the rear seat back cover hog-ring clips and remove the rear seat back cover (A).

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

[Rear]

[Front]

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	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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Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear seat cushion cover Repair procedures Replacement 1.

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