GROUP
Body
NUMBER
090 (Rev 1, 09/11/2014)

MODEL
2011-12MY
Sorento (XMa)
DATE
March 2012

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SUBJECT:

DRIVER’S SIDE POWER SEAT TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT
AND WASHER RELOCATION

 NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections
of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin provides information about some 2011~12MY Sorento models produced before
November 1, 2011 that may experience a loose or disengaged driver’s side seat outer trim
cover from the mounting bracket assembly. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB to
replace the Driver’s Side Seat Trim Cover and relocate a front bracket shimming washer from
the bottom hole to the top, to slightly angle the trim mounting bracket away from the seat
cushion. After performing the TSB, if there are repeat repairs related to this trim cover
replacement, please contact technical assistance.

Seat Side Trim Cover

NOTICE
Interior Trim can be easily damaged. Use a non-marring trim removal tool (Such as
Snap-on® Part Number PBN5 or equivalent) to avoid breaking tabs and/or damaging
trim pieces.
File Under:
Circulate To:

x General Manager


x Service Advisor(s)


x Service Manager


x Parts Manager


x Technician(s) 
x Body Shop Manager  Fleet Repair


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SUBJECT:

DRIVER’S SIDE POWER SEAT TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT
AND WASHER RELOCATION

1.

Move the seat to the forward most
position in preparation for removal of
the side trim cover.

2.

Remove both seat adjustment knobs
by carefully prying them off from the
top as indicated in the photo.

NOTICE
Use a non-marring trim removal
tool (Such as Snap-on® Part
Number PBN5 or equivalent) to
avoid breaking tabs and/or
damaging trim pieces.

3.

Use your hand to disconnect the first
tab only. Apply a light pulling force at
the lower rear portion of the side trim
cover; pulling trim piece towards you.

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DRIVER’S SIDE SEAT TRIM COVER WASHER RELOCATION/TRIM
REPLACEMENT WITH POWER SEAT

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4.

Insert the trim removal tool into the
gap and slide up to the next tab. Use
the tool to maintain a separation
between the two trim pieces. At the
same time, use your hand to apply a
light pulling force on the side trim
cover.

NOTICE
Use a non-marring trim removal
tool (Such as Snap-on® Part
Number PBN5 or equivalent) to
avoid breaking tabs and/or
damaging trim pieces.

5.

Repeat step 4 until all tabs are
disconnected.

6.

Slide the side trim cover forward to
disengage the cover from the
mounting bracket.

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SUBJECT:

DRIVER’S SIDE POWER SEAT TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT
AND WASHER RELOCATION

7.

Disconnect the two (2) seat adjustment
wire harness connectors as indicated
by the circles in the photo. Remove the
seat control from the trim piece.

8.

Locate the front side trim cover
mounting bracket and then release the
seat cover trim clips to access the
bracket mounting screws.

NOTICE
Check for the presence of washer
between bracket and frame, if it’s
located on lower screw continue
to step 9. Otherwise, skip to step
13.

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DRIVER’S SIDE SEAT TRIM COVER WASHER RELOCATION/TRIM
REPLACEMENT WITH POWER SEAT

SUBJECT:

9.

Remove the front bracket using a
Phillips screwdriver to remove the two
(2) mounting screws as indicated in the
photo.

10.

Locate the washer on the back side of
the bracket, around the lower mounting
screw. Check position.

Lower Washer Location
(Prod. 1/1/2011-11/1/2011)

NOTICE

11.



Vehicles
produced
from
January 1, 2011 to November
1, 2011 will have washer
located on Lower screw.



On vehicles produced before
January 1, 2011 and after
November 1, 2011 washer will
already be in correct position
no re-location is needed.
If washer is located on bottom remove
the washer and install onto the top
screw. If washer is already located on
top no change needed.

Upper Washer Location

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SUBJECT:

DRIVER’S SIDE POWER SEAT TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT
AND WASHER RELOCATION

12.

With the washer installed on the top
screw, reinstall the bracket onto the
seat frame.

13.

Install the seat controls into the new
side trim cover by snapping them in
place. Ensure tabs are engaged by
push/pull check.

14.

Re-secure the two (2) seat cover trim
clips. Connect the two (2) seat
adjustment wire harness connectors.
Ensure harness is engaged by
push/pull check. Cycle through all
switch functions and seat positions to
insure the wire harness is installed
properly prior to installing side trim
cover.

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DRIVER’S SIDE SEAT TRIM COVER WASHER RELOCATION/TRIM
REPLACEMENT WITH POWER SEAT

SUBJECT:

15.

Install the seat side trim cover over the
front mounting bracket and slide back.
Push the cover inward, ensuring that
the clips are on the towers. Verify that
all cover clips are fully engaged to the
recliner cover.

Install trim cover over
the mounting bracket

NOTICE
Check to make sure bracket has
improved rib design, verify
presence of A-clip

16.

Snap the seat adjustment knobs back
on the controller. Cycle the seat
through all positions to ensure proper
installation of Driver’s Seat Trim Cover.

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SUBJECT:

DRIVER’S SIDE POWER SEAT TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT
AND WASHER RELOCATION

AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE:
Model

ProductionDateRange

Sorento (XMa)

Start of production to November 1, 2011

PART INFORMATION:
Part Name

Part Number

Shield Cover-Seat Driver OTR

Color

Qty

88160 1U020VA

Black

1

88160 1U020H9

Gray

1

88160 1U020J7

Beige

1

WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Claim
Type

Causal
P/N

Qty.

N
Code

C
Code

88160
1U020VA
W

88160
1U020H9
88160
1U020J7

0

N86

C06

Repair
Description

Driver’s Side Seat
Trim Cover
Replacement(BOD
090) (Relocate
Shimming
Washer)

TSB: BOD 090 (REV 1) Sorento (XMa) March 2012

Labor Op
Code

88201R00

Op
Time

0.4
M/H

Replacement
P/N

Qty.

88160
1U020VA

1

88160
1U020H9

1

88160
1U020J7

1