Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 517

Fig. 57: Identifying Recliner Cover With Mounting Screw Location 
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Fig. 58: Identifying Recliner Cover With Mounting Screw Location 
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2. Installation is the reverse of removal.  

SEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT 

1. Remove the recliner cable (A). 

 

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Fig. 59: Identifying Recliner Cable 
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2. Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the seat back assembly (A). 

Fig. 60: Identifying Seat Back Assembly With Mounting Bolts Location 
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3. Remove the back panel (A). 

 

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Fig. 61: Identifying Back Panel With Mounting Bolts Location 
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4. Remove the hog-ring clips (A). 

Fig. 62: Identifying Hog-Ring Clips 
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5. Remove the headrest guide (A). 

 

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Fig. 63: Identifying Headrest Guide 
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6. Remove the frame (A). 

Fig. 64: Identifying Frame 
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7. After removing the hog-ring clips (A) on the front of seat back remove the seat back cover (B). 

 

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