Kia Carens: Front Seat / Front Seat Shield Outer Cover Repair procedures
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
to protect from marring the surface.
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the front seat shield
front cover (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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[Front seat shield outer cover]
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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|
| • |
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.
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| • |
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
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Remove the front seat shield front cover.
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the front seat shield
outer cover (A).

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Disconnect the front seat power switch connector (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
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Replace any damaged clips.
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Component Location
1. Front seat shield front cover
2. Front seat shield outer cover
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Component Location
1. Front seat shield inner cover
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Other information:
Components
1. Guide rod bolt
2. Bleed screw
3. Caliper carrier
4. Caliper body
5. Inner pad shim
6. Brake pad
7. Pad retainer
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Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil
to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re ...