Kia Cadenza VG Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Seat Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 15Engine Mechanical System — 95Engine Electrical System — 54Emission Control System — 24Engine Control System/Fuel System — 115Automatic Transmission — 91Drive Shaft and Axle — 13Suspension System — 35Steering — 19Restraints — 46Brake System — 43Body (Interior and Exterior) — 51Body Electrical System — 245Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
31steps
~191min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
02040608010063.747N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

Seat Assembly Replacement
  1. Remove the seat track mounting cover.
  2. Loosen the seat assembly mounting bolts, then remove the seat assembly (A).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

  3. Disconnect the seat lock connector (A), seat heater connector and power seat connector (B), SAB connector (C), PODS connector (D). [Driver]
    [Passenger]
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
    • Move the seat to the most rearward position. Make sure each slide is locked, then temporarily tighten the front mounting bolt.
    • Move the seat to the most forward position. Make sure all slides are locked, then fully tighten the rear mounting bolt.
    • Move the seat to the most rearward position. Fully tighten the front mounting bolt.
    • Make sure the seat moves smoothly forward and rearward and that the locking part engages securely.
Seat Cover Replacement
  • Using a flat-blade screwdriver, pry while wrapping it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the corresponding parts of your hand.
  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Loosen the mounting screws, then remove the center seat cover (A).
  2. Loosen the mounting screw, then remove the seat cover (A).
  3. Disconnect the connector (A).
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Replace all damaged clips.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
  5. Remove the front seat assembly.
  6. Press the stopper pin (B), then remove the headrest (A).
  7. Remove the protector (A).
  8. Disconnect the connectors (A).
  9. Slide the clips (B) and hooks (C) off the seat back (A).
    • Press the center of the clip using a flat-head screwdriver.
    • Be careful not to damage the clip.
  10. Press the hooks (B), then loosen the mounting screws of the seat duct (A).
  11. Press the retainer (A) to release the seatback frame.
  12. Remove the retaining clip from the rear side of the rear seatback (A).
  13. Pull out the headrest guides (A) while squeezing their ends, then remove them.
  14. Remove the seatback from the frame.
  15. Remove the hog ring clips and the hook-and-loop fastener (B) at the front of the seatback, then remove the seatback cover (C).
    • When removing the ring clip, press on the wire so the wire does not separate from the sponge.
  16. Installation is the reverse 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).
  17. Remove the front seat assembly.
  18. Remove the recliner cover.
  19. Remove the protector (A).
  20. Disconnect the connectors (A).
  21. Slide the protector (A), then remove the seat cushion cover (C) from the frame (B).
  22. Remove the hog ring clips and the hook-and-loop fastener (B) at the front of the seat cushion, then remove the seat cushion cover (C).
    • When removing the hog ring clips, press on the wire to release the clips, taking care not to separate the wire from the pad.
  23. Installation is the reverse 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).
  24. Remove the following components:
    • Front Seat
    • Front Seat Back Covering
    • Front Seat Cushion Covering
  25. Loosen the mounting screw, then remove the front seat inner protective cover (A).
  26. Loosen the mounting bolts, then disconnect the seatback frame (A) and the seat cushion frame (B).
    • Remove the side airbag to replace the side airbag installation location.
    • Before performing any service, fully review the airbag precautions and service procedures (Refer to RT-Airbag System).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

  27. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Seat Back Replacement / Seat Cushion Cover Replacement / Seat Frame Replacement

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