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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2013GENESIS COUPE 2.0T PREMIUMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMESEATSSEAT & POWER SEATFRONT SEATREPAIR PROCEDURESREPLACEMENTFRONT SEAT BACK COVER REPLACEMENT

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T Premium

Front Seat Back Cover Replacement

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T PremiumSECTION Front Seat Back Cover Replacement

NOTE:

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.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove front seat assembly.
Remove the recliner cover.
Remove the front seat headrest.
Remove the lumber support level.
After disconnecting the clips (C) and (B), remove the front seat back board (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Clips & Back Board
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Push the protector (A) by the seat back frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Protector
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Disconnect the airbag connectors (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Connectors
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Pull out the headrest guides (A) while pinching the end of the guides, and remove them.

Fig 4: Removing Headrest Guides
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Remove the front seat back cover from the frame.
After removing the Velcro tape (A) and hog-ring clip (B) on the front of seat back, remove the front seat back cover (C).

Fig 5: Removing Front Seat Back Cover
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Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:

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)].

Fig 6: Replacing Hog Ring Clips
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.