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b. For manual seat:
i. Release pawl and remove recline lever (3) as shown.
ii. Remove two screws (B) and remove the lift lever (2).
iii. Release metal clips (A) from the seat frame assembly (4) as shown.
: Metal clip
iv. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
: Pawl
11. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (1).
a. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip. : Metal clip
: Pawl
12. Remove the seat cushion inner finisher front (L H/RH) and seat cushion inner finisher rear (LH/RH).
13. Remove bolts (A) on both sides of seatback assembly (1) and remove the seatback assembly (1).
14. Remove the seatback pad from the seatback frame.
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a. Release the headrest holder locks as shown and remove the headrest holders.
CAUTION:
Before removing/installing th e headrest holder, check its
orientation (front/rear and right/left).
b. Remove and discard the side air bag module nuts (A). CAUTION:
Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.
(1): Side air bag module
c. Disengage the side air bag module studs from the seat back frame and lift the seatback trim and seatback
pad as an assembly to remove from the seatback frame.
15. Separate the seatback trim from the seatback pad (if necessary).
a. Open the seatback trim and release the side air bag module studs (A) protruding through holes in the chute (B).
b. Pull the side air bag module (1) out of the chute (B) and remove from the seatback trim.
c. Pull the seatback trim (1) upward from bottom to release hook fasteners (A).
d. Remove three hog rings and separate the seatback trim from the seatback pad.
: Hog ring
NOTE:
Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
• Inspect seatback pad, seatback trim and seatback trim chutes. Replace if damaged.
• Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.
• Always route side air bag module harness in origin al location. Replace any deformed or damaged
clips with same type and color. Always install cl ips in the original location in the harness.
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• After work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected causing the air bag warning
lamp to illuminate.
• If a malfunction is detected by the air bag warnin g lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunc-
tion parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to SRC-17, "SRS Final Check"
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• When installing the side air bag module, make sure the side air bag chute (2) is pulled over the out board surface of the side air bag
module (3). Make sure there are no wrinkles and the chute is not
folded, twisted or pinched.
(1) Seatback pad
(4) Frame
(5) Seatback board
: Front
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse side air bag module nuts.
• Make sure the side air bag mo dule nuts are tightened to
specification. Refer to SE-39, "DRIVER SIDE : Exploded
View".
• When installing the seatback trim, firmly push down while sliding your hand along the seams as shown ( ) to ensure the hook fas-
teners below the seatback trim are fastened properly.
• Install new hog rings on the seatback trim in original positions. Use only one hog ring in each designated location.
Ensure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seatback
trim and seatback pad wires.
Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.
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• Install all seatback assembly bolts and tighten evenly in sequence shown.
Tighten the seatback assembly bolts to specification. Refer to SE-
39, "DRIVER SIDE : Exploded View".
SEAT CUSHION
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc. ) on the seat during seat cushion repair. It can lead
to personal injury if the side air bag should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
• Before servicing, turn ignition swit ch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
• Always work from the side or back of the seat back assembly, do not work in front of seat.
• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.
• During disassembly, do not damage the seatback cover , chutes, connectors, retainers, clips, module
harness or the side air bag module.
Disassembly
1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to SE-26, "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seat
Assembly".
NOTE:
Raise the front seat assembly to highest position before removing.
2. Remove the seatback board. Refer to SE-27, "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seatback
Board".
3. Remove the rear hinge cover.
4. From the bottom of the seat disconnect the harness connector (A) from the seat cushion heater (if equipped).
NOTE:
Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accu-
rate installation.
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5. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
a. For power seat:
i. Remove screw (A).
ii. Release metal clips (B) from the seat frame assembly (2), as shown.
: Metal clip
iii. Release pawls to separate. : Pawl
iv. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the power seat switch (1).
v. Remove screws (B) if necessary to replace the power seat switch (1).
vi. Disconnect the harness connector (D) from the lumbar support switch (2) (if equipped).
vii. Release pawls (C) if necessary to replace the lumbar support switch (if equipped).
b. For manual seat:
i. Release pawl and remove recline lever (3) as shown.
ii. Remove two screws (B) and remove the lift lever (2).
iii. Release metal clips (A) from the seat frame assembly (4), as shown.
: Metal clip
iv. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
: Pawl
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6. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (1).
a. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip. : Metal clip
: Pawl
7. Remove the seat cushion trim (1) and seat cushion pad as an assembly.
:Front
a. Release J-clips (A) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat frame assembly.
b. Release J-clip (B) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat frame assembly.
c. Release J-clips (D) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat frame assembly.
d. Release retainer strips (C) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat frame assembly.
e. Disconnect the harness connector from the seat cushion heater (if equipped).
NOTE:
Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accu-
rate installation.
8. Remove the seat cushion trim (1) and the seat cushion pad from the seat frame assembly.
9. Separate the seat cushion trim (1) from the seat cushion pad.
a. Pull the seat cushion trim upward to release hook fasteners (A).
b. Remove three hog rings and separate the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad.
: Hog ring
NOTE:
Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.
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Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
CAUTION:
• Smooth out all wrin kles during assembly.
• Always route side air bag module harness in original location. Replace any deformed or damaged
clips with same type and color. Always install clips in the original location in the harness.
• After work is completed, check that no system ma lfunction is detected causing the air bag warning
lamp to illuminate.
• If a malfunction is detected by the air bag warnin g lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunc-
tion parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to SRC-17, "SRS Final Check"
.
• When installing the seat cushion trim, firmly push down while slid-
ing your hand along the seams as shown ( ) to ensure the hook
fasteners below the seat cushion trim are fastened properly.
• Install new hog rings on the seat cushion trim in original positions. Use only one hog ring in each designated location.
Ensure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seat cush-
ion trim and seat cushion pad wires.
Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.
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WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc. ) on the seat during seatback repair. It can lead to
personal injury if the side ai r bag should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
• Before servicing, turn ignition sw itch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
• Handle the side air bag module carefully. During disassembly, alw ays hold the side air bag module,
do not let it hang by the wire harness.
• Always work from the side or back of the seat back assembly, do not work in front of seat.
• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.
• Replace the side air bag module if it h as been dropped or sustained an impact.
• Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the side air bag module.
• Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 93 °C (200 °F).
• Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.
• During disassembly, do not damage the seatback board, chutes, connectors, retainers, clips, module
harness or the side air bag module.
NOTE:
• If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag has deployed, the front seatback assembly
must be replaced.
• For side air bag module removal and installation, seatback trim and seatback pad must be removed.
REMOVAL
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1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to SE-26, "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seat
Assembly".
2. Remove the seatback board. Refer to SE-27, "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seatback
Board".
3. Release the J-clips (A) holding the seatback trim (1) to the seat- back frame.
4. Remove the rear hinge cover (1).
5. Unclip the side air bag module harness at locations (D). (B) Harness connector for the lumbar support assembly (if
equipped)
(C) Harness connector for the reclining motor (if equipped)
(E) Harness clips (if equipped)
NOTE:
Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accu-
rate installation.
6. From the bottom of the seat.
a. Unclip the side air bag module harness (1) at locations (A). NOTE:
Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accu-
rate installation.
b. Disconnect the harness connector (B) from the seatback heater
(if equipped).
7. Release the headrest holder locks as shown and remove the headrest holders.
CAUTION:
Before removing/installing th e headrest holder, check its
orientation (front/rear and right/left).
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