How to Remove the Rear Seat Backrest of a Kia K2?
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To remove the rear seat backrest of a Kia K2, follow these steps: 1. Move the front seats forward; 2. Remove the rear seat backrest and headrests; 3. Pull the strap under the seat and lift the seat cushion to remove it; 4. Push the rear seat backrest backward to detach it. The Kia K2 is a compact car with body dimensions of 4400mm in length, 1740mm in width, and 1460mm in height, a wheelbase of 2600mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 43 liters. It is equipped with a 1.4L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 100 PS, a maximum power output of 73.3 kW, and a maximum power speed of 6300 rpm.
Last time I removed the rear seat back of my Kia K2 to install new seat covers. The first step is to pull up the seat cushion by lifting hard at the front of the seat, which will release the clips. Then remove the entire cushion and set it aside. Next, look at the bottom of the backrest - there's a large bolt on each side. I used a 14mm socket wrench to remove them, as regular wrenches tend to slip. Here comes the crucial part: there's actually a hook at the top of the backrest that holds it in place. You need to lift the backrest vertically with both hands to disengage it. When I first tried, I kept pulling outward without success until I realized you need to apply force straight upward - this hook design is quite concealed.
To remove the rear seat backrest, a 14mm socket wrench is the most convenient tool. First, forcefully lift the front edge of the seat cushion to release the clips, allowing the entire cushion to be removed. Then, looking down at the base of the backrest, you'll expose two fixing bolts, one on the left and one on the right. Pay attention to the direction when loosening the bolts—turn counterclockwise to release. I've seen bolts get stripped during repairs, so steady movements are crucial. After removing the bolts, don't rush to pull the backrest—it has metal hooks at the top attaching to the vehicle's body panel. You need to lift the backrest upward to detach it, and remember to wear gloves to avoid scratching your hands.
