SUBJECT:
DRIVER’S SIDE SEAT CUSHION COVER DETACHING
This bulletin provides information about some 2012~2013MY Optima (QF) models, produced from August 9, 2011 through April 11, 2013, which may experience a loose or disengaged driver’s side seat outer trim cover. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB to correct the concern.
- Move the seat to the forward-most position in preparation for removal of the side trim cover.
CAUTION
Be sure to carefully remove the side trim cover to prevent damaged or broken clips
- Use your fingers to disconnect the first tab by applying a light pulling force at the lower rear edge of the side trim Pull the trim piece out and away from the seat.
- Use your fingers to disconnect the second tab by applying a light pulling force at the upper rear edge of the side trim cover. Pull the trim piece out and away from the seat.
- Carefully remove the connector and slide the side trim cover forward to disengage it from the mounting bracket.
- Unclip and flip the seat cover J-clip retainer upward.
- Mark locations for holes 9” (230mm) and 10.2” (260mm) from the rear edge of the seat cover.
- Use a hole punch tool or drill bit to create two 6mm holes at the locations marked in the previous step.
*NOTICE
Be careful NOT to drill through the leather material.
- Thread an 11” cable tie through the two holes created in the previous step and bring the J-clip retainer down to its normal position.
- Wrap the cable tie around the retaining bracket, as shown.
NOTE: Avoid excessive tightening of the cable tie. Only moderate pulling force is required to keep the seat cover in place.
- Trim the excess cable tie material using a pair of pliers.
- Reconnect the wire harness plug to the seat side cover adjustment controls.
- Reassemble the driver’s side seat cover by reversing the order of removal and verify that the concern has been corrected.
- Cycle the seat position several times to ensure proper operation.
AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
| Model | Production Date Range |
|---|---|
| Optima (QF) | From August 9, 2011 to April 11, 2013 |
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