2004 INFINITI QX56 Revers

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4. From inside of the seatback, squeeze the headrest holder tabs
at the base of the stay pipe and pull up to remove.
NOTE:
Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/
rear and right/left).
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
REMOVAL OF SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the headrest.
2. For driver seatback unhook the j-channel. For passenger seatback, remove the seatback board from the
back of the seatback.
3. Remove the side air bag harness connector from the seat cushion.
4. Remove the mounting bolts (2 for each side) and seatback assembly.
INSTALLATION OF SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SEAT CUSHION TRIM AND PAD
Disassembly
CAUTION:

Front passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification System sensor and control
module. Do not disassemble front passenger seat cushion assembly or remove the trim as this
will affect the Occupant Classification System calibration.

Always replace passenger seat cushion as an assembly.

When removed, the passenger seat cushion must always be placed pan side UP to prevent dam-
age.

During installation, the wire harness clips must be reinstalled in the holes they were originally in.
Do not add additional clips.

The Occupant Classification System control module can only be replaced as part of the seat cush-
ion assembly.
NOTE:
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision the seat must be inspected for damage. Refer to SRS-60, "
COL-
LISION DIAGNOSIS" .
1. Remove the power seat switch knobs, power seat switch
escutcheon and lumbar switch bezel.
2. Remove the power seat and power lumbar switches.
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3. Remove four bolts and the seat cushion assembly.
4. Remove the retainer on the seat cushion frame, then remove the harness connector for the seat heater.
5. Remove the front seat cushion finisher (inner).
6. On the drivers seat only, after removing the seat cushion trim and pad, remove the hog rings to separate
the trim cover from the pad and seat cushion heater unit.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
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REAR SEAT
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SECOND ROW OUTBOARD
Removal
1. Remove seat base trim cover.
2. Lift handle and tilt seat forward.
3. DIsconnect the seat cushion heating element electrical connec-
tor.
4. Remove seat anchor nuts, bolts and seat assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SECOND ROW CENTER
Removal
1. Tilt the seat cushion forward.
2. Remove the seat anchor bolts.
3. Tilt the seat cushion back and remove the seat.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
THIRD ROW
Removal
1. Remove the lower base trim covers.
2. Remove front anchor bolts.
3. Retract the seat into the cargo floor position.
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4. Remove the rear anchor bolts from the seat assembly.
5. Remove the seat assembly.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
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Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.

Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air
bag module or harness connectors.

Do not disassemble air bag module.

Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.

Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90°C (194°F).

Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-
tained an impact.

Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

If driver air bag module is being replaced due to deployment, spiral cable must also be replaced. Refer to
SRS-47, "
SPIRAL CABLE" .

For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS-7, "Direct-connect SRS Com-
ponent Connectors" .

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRS-20, "
SRS Operation Check" .
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6. Remove wiper washer switch connector, then pinch the tabs at
wiper and washer switch base and slide switch away from steer-
ing column to remove.
7. While pressing tabs, pull lighting and turn signal switch toward
driver door and disconnect from base.
8. Remove the screws, release the clip, and remove the spiral
cable.
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble spiral cable.

Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
9. Remove the spiral cable connectors.
CAUTION:
With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel
beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5
turns from the neutral position.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make
sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral
position is detected by turning left 2.6 revolutions from the right
end position and ending with the knob at the top.

If equipped with VDC, refer to BRC-62, "Adjustment of Steering
Angle Sensor Neutral Position" for steering angle sensor
adjustment.

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure
no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Operation
Check" .
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The passenger air bag module originally installed in the vehicle uses direct-connect style harness connectors.
Service replacement passenger air bag modules use tab-locking style harness connectors. If the passenger
air bag module is replaced or if the direct-connect harness connectors are damaged, the vehicle wiring har-
ness must be modified to allow connection of the service replacement passenger air bag module. Refer to
SRS-51, "
WIRING HARNESS MODIFICATION" for wiring harness modification procedure.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:

Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect front passenger air bag module con-
nectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be
replaced and the wiring harness modified.

Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least
3 minutes.

Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
1. Remove the glove box. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove 2 nuts (through glove box opening) retaining front pas-
senger air bag module to instrument panel crossmember.
3. Disconnect the air bag module electrical connectors.

For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connec-
tors, refer to SRS-7, "
Direct-connect SRS Component Con-
nectors" .
4. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer
to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove front passenger air bag module nuts and remove air
bag module from the instrument panel assembly.
CAUTION:

When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front
of air bag module.

Always place front passenger air bag module with caution
label side facing upward.

Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air
bag module or harness connectors.

Do not disassemble air bag module.

Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.

Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to tem-
peratures exceeding 90°C (194°F).

Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-
tained an impact.

Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.

For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connec-
tors, refer to SRS-7, "
Direct-connect SRS Component Con-
nectors" .
INSTALLATION
Original Passenger Air Bag Module
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:

Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a
direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the harness must be replaced.

Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.

When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1. Remove headlining. Refer to EI-37, "
Removal and Installation" .
2. Disconnect front and rear side curtain air bag module connectors.

For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS-7, "Direct-connect SRS
Component Connectors" .
3. Remove the bolts in order starting at the front or rear, and remove the side curtain air bag module.
CAUTION:

When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.

Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.

Do not disassemble air bag module.

Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).

Replace side curtain air bag module if it has been dropped
or sustained an impact.

Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS-7, "Direct-connect SRS Com-
ponent Connectors" .
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