Kia Rio: Front Seat Replacement

•	When removing or installing the front passenger seat, be sure to initialize the Weight Classification System(WCS) (If initialization process is not performed, WCS may not be able to detect a person correctly.) (Refer to Restraint - "Weight Classification System (WCS)")

•	When replacing the WCS, be sure to check the parts unit.

-	Parts unit of WCS : seat track assembly

Front Seat Assembly Replacement

After loosening the front seat assembly mounting bolts, remove the front seat assembly (A).

Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

2.	Disconnect the seat buckle connector (A), seat warmer connector (B), Side Airbag (SAB) connector(C), Weight Classification System (WCS) connector (D). [Driver's] [Passenger's]

Installation is the reverse of removal.

Seat Mounting Bolt Installation Procedure

•	Set the into the most rearward position. Check then each slide is locked, and then Tighten the front mounting bolt temporarily.

•	Set the seat into most forward position. Check that each slide is locked, and then Tighten the rear mounting bolt completely.

•	Set the seat into the most rearward position. Check the front mounting bolt completely.

•	Check that the seat operates back and forth smoothy and the locking portion locks properly.

Shield Outer Cover Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1.	Remove the height knob cap (B).

2.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the pumping lever (A).

To, disengage the lock pin, pull the recliner lever (A) after pushing lock pin hole (B) with the pointed instrument (C).

•	Be careful not to damage the lock pin.

4.	Loosen the shield outer cover mounting screws.

5.	To remove the shield outer cover (A), disengage the lock pin (B) and remove the shield outer cover (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Shield Inner Cover Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items first.:

A.	Front seat assembly

2.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the shield inner cover (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Replace any damaged clips.

Front Seat Back Cover Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items first :

A.	Front seat assembly

B.	Shield outer cover

2.	Push the lock pin (B), remove the headrest (A).

3.	Remove the protector (A).

4.	Disconnect the connectors (A).

To disengage the lock pin (C), lift up the front seat back board (A) to the arrow direction with holding the bottom place (B).

•	Be careful not to damage the lock pin.

6.	Push the protecter (A) by the seat back frame.

7.	Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.

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

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

10.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

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

•	Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool [C (09880-4F000)].

Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items first :

A.	Front seat assembly

B.	Shield outer cover

2.	Remove the protector (A).

3.	Disconnect the connectors (A).

4.	Push the protecter(A), and then front seat cushion cover (C) from the frame(B).

5.	Remove the front seat cushion cover (A) from the frame.

6.	After removing the hog-ring clips (B) on the front of seat cushion and remove the front seat cushion cover (A).

Installation is the reverse of removal.

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

•	Replace the hog-ring clips with new ones using special tool [C (09880-4F000)].

Front Seat Frame Replacement

•	When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.

•	Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items first :

A.	Front seat assembly

B.	Shield outer cover

C.	Front seat back cover

D.	Front seat cushion cover

2.	After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the shield inner cover (A).

After loosening the mounting bolts, then disconnect the seat back frame (A) and seat cushion frame (B).

Tightening torque :

49.0 ~ 63.7 N.m (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 lb-ft)

Installation is the reverse of removal.

•	Remove the side air bag for replacing side air bag installation seat.

•	Before service, be fully aware of precautions and service procedure relevant to air bag. (Refer to the group RT - Airbag)

Front Seat Components

1 . Headrest 2 . Headrest guide 3 . Front seat back cover 4 . Front seat back warmer 5 . Front seat back pad 6 . Front seat back silener cloth 7 . Front seat back frame as ...

Rear Seat Components

[5 Door] 1. Headrest 2 . Headrest guide 3 . Webbing guide 4 . Rear latch knob 5 . Rear back knob bush 6 . Rear seat back silencer cloth 7 . Rear seat back pad ...

Kia Rio: Front Seat Replacement

Front Seat Components

Rear Seat Components

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