Kia Rio: Front Seat / Front Seat Cushion Cover

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service 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

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

•	Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.

•	Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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

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

3.	Remove the front seat back cover lower protector (A).

4.	Disconnect the heater connector (A).

5.	Pull out the protectors (A), and then front seat cushion cover from the front seat cushion frame. [lower] [LH] [RH]

6.	Remove the front seat cushion cover (A) from the front seat cushion frame.

7.	Remove the front seat cushion cover (C) from the front the seat cushion frame after removing the velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	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 Back Cover

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front seat back cover Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Front Seat Frame Assembly❯

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front seat back frame assembly 2. Front seat cushion frame assembly Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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