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8. Remove and discard the two side air bag module nuts (A).(1) Side air bag module
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.
9. Disengage the side air bag module studs from the s eatback frame and lift the seatback cushion trim and
seatback pad as an assembly to remove from the seatback frame.
10. Open the seatback cushion and release the side air bag module studs (A) protruding through holes in the chute (B).
11. Pull the side air bag module (1) out of the chute (B) and remove from the seatback trim.
CAUTION:
• Replace the front passenger air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
• Do not strike the front passenger air bag module.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Inspect seatback pad, seatback trim and seatback trim chutes. Replace if damaged.
• 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 installation 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 outboard 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
• Tighten the side air bag nuts to specification. Refer to SE-39,
"DRIVER SIDE : Exploded View".
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse side air bag module nuts.
PASSENGER SIDE
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1. Seat cushion trim 2. Seat cushion pad 3. Seat cushion heater (if equipped)
4. Side air bag module 5. Recline lever 6. Seat cushion outer finisher( RH)
7. Seat cushion inner finisher (RH front) 8. Seat cushion inner finisher (RH rear 9. Rear slide cover (RH)
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SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdri vers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seatback 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.
• Handle the side air bag module carefully. During disassembly, always 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.
Disassembly
1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to SE-30, "PASSENGER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seat
Assembly".
2. Remove the seatback board. Refer to SE-31, "PASSENGER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seatback
Board".
10. Front slide cover (RH) 11. Front slide cover (LH) 12. Seat frame assembly
13. Occupant classification control unit 14. Seat harness 15. Seat belt buckle with switch
16. Seat belt buckle without switch 17. Seat cushion outer finisher (LH) 18. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH rear)
19. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH front) 20. Rear slide cover (LH) 21. Rear hinge cover
22. Headrest holder (locked) 23. Headrest holder (free) 24. Seatback assembly
25. Headrest 26. Seatback board A. Side air bag module nuts
B. Rear hinge cover clips C. Seatback board clips
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3. Release the J-clips (A) holding the seatback trim to the seatbackframe.
4. Remove the rear hinge cover (1).
5. Unclip the side air bag module harness at locations (B). 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 harness connectors (B) from the seatback heater (if
equipped).
(C) Harness connector for the seat cushion heater
7. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (2).
a. Release pawl and remove recline lever (1) as shown.
b. Release metal clips (A) from the seat frame assembly (3) as shown.
: Metal clip
c. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (2).
: Pawl
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8. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
a. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip. : Metal clip
: Pawl
9. Remove the seat cushion inner finisher front (L H/RH) and seat cushion inner finisher rear (LH/RH).
10. Remove bolts (A) on both sides of seatback assembly (1) and remove the seatback assembly (1).
11. Remove the seatback pad from the seatback frame.
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). (1) Side air bag module
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.
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.
12. Separate the seatback trim from the seatback pad (if necessary).
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a. Open the seatback trim and release the side air bag modulestuds (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 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 side air bag module, make sure the side air bag chute (4) 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
(2) 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-54, "PASSENGER SIDE : Exploded
View".
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• 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.
• Install all seatback assembly bolts and tighten evenly in sequence shown.
Tighten the seatback assembly bolts to specification. Refer to SE-
54, "PASSENGER 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-30, "PASSENGER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seat
Assembly".
2. Remove the seatback board. Refer to SE-31, "PASSENGER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seatback
Board".
3. Remove the rear hinge cover.
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