Kia Optima Hybrid: Seat & Power Seat / Rear Seat Repair procedures

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Seat & Power Seat / Rear Seat Repair procedures

Replacement

Seat Assembly Replacement

1.	Remove the rear seat cushion (A).

2.	Disconnect the rear seat heater connectors (A).

After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the rear seat back (A).

Tightening torque :

16.7 ~ 25.5N.m (1.7 ~ 2.6kgf.m, 12.3~18.8lb-ft)

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.

Rear Seat Back Cover Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.	Remove the rear seat assembly.

2.	After loosening the mounting nuts, then remove the rear back armrest (A).

3.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the rear back armrest board (A),

4.	Push the lock pin (B), remove the headrest (A).

5.	Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.

6.	Remove the hog-ring clips (A).

7.	Disconnect the hog-ring clips (B) on the rear of seat back, remove the seat back cover (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hog-ring clips (A).

•	Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool [C (09880-4F000)].

Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.	Remove the rear seat cushion.

2.	Remove the hog-ring clips (A).

3.	Disconnect the hog-ring clips (B) on the rear of seat cushion, remove the seat cushion cover (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (B) before securing the hog-ring clips (A).

•	Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool [C (09880-4F000)].

Rear Back Armrest Replacement

1.	Remove the rear seat back assembly.

2.	Loosen the rear back armrest mounting nuts.

3.	Remove the rear back armrest (A).

4.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

Rear Seat Components and Components Location

Components - 1 [ General ] 1. Headrest2. Headrest guide3. Rear seat back cover4.Rear seat back frame assembly5. Rear back armrest board6. Rear seat cushion cover7. Rear back armrest8. Rear seat cushion ...

Seat Belt

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