Kia Optima: Front Seat / Front Seat Back Cover
Components and components location

Repair procedures
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective
tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")
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Remove the front seat outer shield cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Outer Shield Cover")
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Remove the front seat inner shield cover.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Inner Shield Cover")
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Remove the front seat lower protect (A).

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Separate the front seat heating connector (A).

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Remove the front seat headrest (A).

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Remove the front seat back board (A).
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Seperate the upper back cover by pushing the lock pin
in the direction of the arrow.
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Remove the front seat back cover by lifting in the direction.
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Be careful not to break the retaining clip.
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Press the lock pin and remove the front seat headrest guide (A).


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Loosen the mounting screws and remove the front seat back duct (A).

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Remove the front seat back assembly protect (A) and remove the front
seat back assembly from front seat frame.

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Remove the front seat back assembly (A) from the front seat back frame.

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After removing the velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B) inside the
front seat back cover, remove the seat back cover (C).
Be careful not to deviate from the pads, insert wires, and aplix.
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Remove the front seat back cover (A) from the front seat back pad.

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Make sure that the connectors are connected completely
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Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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To prevent wrinkles, make sure that the cover (B) is
stretched evenly before connecting the hog-ring clips (A).
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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. Front seat inner shield cover
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front seat cushion cover
Repair procedures
Replacement
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
Do not disassemble the oil pump (A) from timing chain cover because it
is supplied as timing chain cover & oil pump assembly.
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■ Type A
■ Type B
1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2. AUTO (automatic control) button
3. Front windshield defroster button
4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air conditioning button
6. Air intake control button
7. OFF button
8. Fan speed control buttons
9. Mode selection butt ...