Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 511

Fig. 14: Identifying Hog-Ring Clips And Seat Back Cover 
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11. Installation is the reverse of removal. 



To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (A) before securing 
the hog-ring clips (B)  



Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool (C).  

Fig. 15: Identifying Cover, Hog-Ring Clips With Special Tool 
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SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove front seat assembly. See FRONT SEAT.  

2. Remove the recliner cover. See LUMBAR SUPPORT LEVER REPLACEMENT.  

3. Disconnect the scuff band.  

 

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4. Disconnect the connector (A), (B). 

Fig. 16: Identifying Connectors 
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5. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the seat back assembly (A). 

Fig. 17: Identifying Seat Back Assembly With Mounting Bolt Location 
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6. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the seat leg assembly (A). 

 

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Fig. 18: Identifying Seat Leg Assembly With Mounting Nuts Location 
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7. Disconnect the protector (A) from the cushion frame, then remove the hog-ring clips (B). 

Fig. 19: Identifying Protector With Hog-Ring Clips 
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8. Disconnect the seat cushion pad (B) from the track (A). 

 

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Fig. 20: Identifying Seat Cushion Pad And Track 
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9. After removing the hog-ring clips (A) on the front of seat cushion remove the seat cushion cover (B). 

Fig. 21: Identifying Hog-Ring Clips And Seat Cushion Cover 
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10. Installation is the reverse of removal. 



To prevent wrinkles, make sure the material is stretched evenly over the cover (A) before securing 
the hog-ring clips (B).  



Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool (C). 

 

2008 Kia Sedona EX 

2008 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Seat - Sedona

  

Microsoft 

 

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