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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Fold the rear seat back assembly [LH].
  2. Remove the rear back armrest cap (A).
  3. After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the rear back armrest (B).
    Fig 1: Rear Back Armrest, Bolt And Cap
    G09744193Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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    • Replace any damaged clips.
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