Kia Picanto (JA): Front Seat / Front Seat Back Cover

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Front Seat / Front Seat Back Cover

Components and components location

Component Location

1. Front seat back cover

Repair procedures

Replacement

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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

•	Be careful 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 recliner handle (A) after loosening the screw.

3.	Remove the pumping lever cap (A).

4.	Remove the pumping lever (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Remove the front seat shield outer cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

•	Correctly remove the front seat shield outer cover to the removal procedure and direction.

•	Be careful not to damage the mounting bracket and hook when removing the cover.

6.	Remove the front seat shield inner cover (A) by using a remover, .

7.	Pull up the front seat headrest (A).

8.	Remove the front seat back cover lower protector (A).

9.	Disconnect the heater connector (A) and air bag wiring mounting clips (B).

10.	Remove the front seat back cover hog-ring.

11.	Zipper open the front seat back cover (A) and then pull it up.

12.	Disconnect the front seat back cover lower hook.

13.	Disconnect the front seat back cover upper hook.

14.	Turn the front seat back cover inside out. Then pull out and remove the headrest guides (A) while pinching both sides of the lower part of the guides.

15.	Remove the front seat back cover (A) from the front seat back frame.

16.	Remove the front seat back cover (C) from the front the seat back frame after removing the velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clips (B).

17.

Install in the reverse order of removal.

•	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).

❮Front Seat Shield Inner Cover

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front seat shield inner cover Repair procedures Replacement Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Front Seat Cushion Cover❯

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front seat cushion cover

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