KIA Niro: Rear Seat Cushion Cover | Rear Back Armrest

1. Rear seat cushion cover

Replacement

1. Remove the seat assembly.

   (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

2. Remove the rear seat cushion cover (A) after removing the hog-ring clips on the rear of seat cushion cover.

Back side

Inside

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Warning

• Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly.
• Replace any damaged clips.
• To prevent wrinkles, make sure that 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).

Rear Back Armrest

Replacement

1. Remove the seat assembly.

   (Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")

2. Remove the rear back armrest (A) after loosening the cap & bolt.

3. Remove the rear back armrest board (A) after loosening the screws.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Warning

• Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly.
• Replace any damaged clips.

Rear seat belt retractor

1. Rear seat belt retractor

Replacement

Warning

When installing the belt, be careful not to damage the retractor.

1. Remove the rear pillar trim.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "Rear Pillar Trim")

2. Remove the rear seat belt upper anchor (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque : 39.2 - 53.9 N*m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf*m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb*ft)

3. Remove the rear seat belt retractor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt.

Tightening torque :

Lower : 39.2 - 53.9 N*m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf*m, 28.8 - 39.8 lb*ft) Upper : 7.8 - 11.8 N*m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf*m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb*ft)

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Warning

• Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
• Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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