Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 515

Fig. 41: Identifying Armrest, Cover With Mounting Bolt Location 
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4. Remove the seat back panel (A). 

Fig. 42: Removing Seat Back Panel 
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5. Remove the hog-ring clips (A). 

 

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Fig. 43: Identifying Hog-Ring Clips 
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6. Remove the headrest and headrest guide.  

7. After removing the hog-ring clips (A) on the front of seat back remove the seat back cover (B). 

Fig. 44: Identifying Hog-Ring Clips And Seat Back Cover 
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8. Installation is the reverse of removal. 

NOTE:

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

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

 

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Fig. 45: Identifying Cover, Hog-Ring Clips And Special Tool 
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SEAT CUSHION COVER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the seat assembly. See REPLACEMENT.  

2. Remove the recliner cover. See RECLINER COVER REPLACEMENT.  

3. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the seat back assembly (A). 

Fig. 46: Identifying Seat Back Assembly And Auto Tumble Cable 
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4. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the seat cushion (A). 

 

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Fig. 47: Identifying Seat Cushion With Mounting Bolt Location 
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5. Remove the recliner cable (A). 

Fig. 48: Identifying Recliner Cable 
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6. Loosen the mounting screw (A), then disconnect the scuff band (B). 

 

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