Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Seat Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body (Interior and Exterior)
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
32steps
~197min
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 power seat connector (A) and the airbag connector (B). [Driver]
    [Passenger]
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Be sure to perform PODS zero point reset using GDS after replacing (passenger) parts. (Refer to RT group - "Airbag")
    SEAT MOUNTING BOLT INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
    • Move the seat to the fully rearward position. Make sure each slider 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.
Front Seat Outer Protective Cover
  • 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. Remove the seatback recline switch (A) and the height switch (B).
  2. Using a screwdriver or a remover, remove the front seat outer 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.
    • Be sure to perform PODS zero point reset using GDS after replacing (passenger) parts. (Refer to RT group - "Airbag")
  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) off the seatback (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. Slide the protector (A) off the seatback frame.
  12. Pull out the headrest guides (A) while squeezing their ends, then remove them.
  13. Remove the seatback trim (A) from the frame.
  14. Remove the clips (B) on the front of the seatback, then remove the seatback trim cover (A).
    • When removing the ring clip, press on the wire so the wire does not separate from the sponge.
  15. 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 ring clips with new ones using the special service tool (C) (09880-4F000).
    • Be sure to perform PODS zero point reset using GDS after replacing (passenger) parts. (Refer to RT group - "Airbag")
  16. Remove the front seat assembly.
  17. Remove the front seat outer cover.
  18. Remove the protector (A).
  19. Disconnect the connectors (A).
  20. Slide the protector (A), then remove the seat cushion cover (C) from the frame (B).
  21. Remove the seat cushion cover (A) from the frame.
  22. Release the ring clips (B) at the front of the seat cushion, then remove the seat cushion cover (A).
    • 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 ring clips with new ones using the special service tool (C) (09880-4F000).
    • Be sure to perform PODS zero point reset using GDS after replacing (passenger) parts. (Refer to RT group - "Airbag")
  24. Remove the following components:
    • Front Seat
    • Front Seat Back Covering
    • Front Seat Cushion Covering
  25. Loosen the mounting screw, then remove the seat outer cover inner cover (A).
  26. Disconnect the connector (C).
  27. Loosen the mounting bolts, then disconnect the seatback frame (A) and the seat cushion frame (B).

    Tightening Torque: 49.0 ~ 64 N·m

  28. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    • Remove the side airbag to replace the side airbag installation location.
    • Before performing service, thoroughly review the precautions and procedures for the airbag system. (Refer to RT group - Airbag)
    • Be sure to perform PODS zero point reset using GDS after replacing (passenger) parts. (Refer to RT group - "Airbag")
Seat Back Replacement / Seat Cushion Cover Replacement / Seat Frame Replacement

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