Hyundai Tucson LM Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Rear Seat Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 1Engine Mechanical System — 44Engine Electrical System — 45Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 93Clutch System — 13Manual Transmission — 18Automatic Transmission — 87Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 26Drive Shaft and Axle — 29Suspension System — 35Steering — 20Restraints — 47Brake System — 36Body (Interior and Exterior) — 53Body Electrical System — 202Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 58
29steps
~179min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010058.843N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

Seat Assembly Replacement
  1. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the rear seatback assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 44.1 ~ 59 N·m

  2. Disconnect the connector (A).
  3. Remove the luggage compartment cover (A).
  4. Loosen the mounting bolt (A), then remove the rear seat cushion assembly.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Seat Mounting Bolt and Nut Installation Procedure.
    • Temporarily tighten the nut and bolt on the front of the seat hinge installation part in the specified order.
    • After fully tightening the bolt at the rear of the seat hinge mounting part, fully tighten the bolt at its front.
    • Lower the seat cushion, then tighten the cushion frame hinge mounting bolt.
    • Make sure the seat reclines and the seatback folds smoothly.
  6. Press the stopper pin (B), then remove the headrest (A).
  7. Loosen the mounting screw, then remove the rear bag hook (A).
  8. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the seat belt anchor garnish (B).
  9. Using a long tip, remove the pin (B) and the armrest (A).
  10. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the upper front panel (A).
  11. Unzip the zipper on the seatback (A), then zip it closed.
  12. Remove the ring clips and screw in.
  13. Disconnect the hook (B).
  14. Pull out the headrest guides (A) while squeezing their ends, then remove them.
  15. Disconnect the seatback trim cover (A) from the seatback frame (B).
  16. Disconnect the clips (B) on the front of the seatback, then remove the seatback trim cover (A).
  17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is evenly stretched over the cover (B) before fastening the clips (A).
    • Replace the clips with new ones using the special service tool [C (09880-4F000)].
  18. Remove the seatback cover.
  19. Pull out the latches on the front of the seat cushion, then remove the seat cushion cover (A).
  20. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is evenly stretched over the cover (B) before fastening the clips (A).
    • Replace the clips with new ones using the special service tool [C (09880-4F000)].
  21. Press the stopper pin (B), then remove the headrest (A).
  22. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the seat belt anchor garnish (A).
  23. Unzip the zipper on the seatback (A), then zip it closed.
  24. Remove the clips (A).
  25. Disconnect the hook (B).
  26. Pull out the headrest guides (A) while squeezing their ends, then remove them.
  27. Disconnect the seatback trim cover from the seatback frame.
  28. Disconnect the clips (B) on the front of the seatback, then remove the seatback trim cover (A).
  29. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is evenly stretched over the cover (B) before fastening the clips (A).
    • Replace the clips with new ones using the special service tool [C (09880-4F000)].
Seatback Trim Cover [RH] Replacement Seat Cushion Cover Replacement Seatback Trim Cover [LH] Replacement

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