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Rear Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

NOTE:
  • 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).
    Fig 1: Rear Seat Cushion Hog-Ring Clips
    G07380483Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Disconnect the hog-ring clips (B) on the rear of seat cushion, remove the seat cushion cover (A).
    Fig 2: Hog-Ring Clips & Seat Cushion Cover
    G07380484Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • 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)).
      Fig 3: Replacing Hog-Ring Clips
      G07380485Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.