Kia Forte: Front Seat / Front Seat Cushion Cover

Kia Forte 2019-2023 (BD) 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 prevent hand injuries.

•	When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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

•	Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

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

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

4.	Disconnect the seat cushion heater connector (A).

5.	Remove the protector (A) from the front seat cushion frame. [Front] [LH] [RH] [Rear]

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

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

Be careful not to allow the sponge insert wire to separated in its place.

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).

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