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DRIVER SIDE : Removal and In stallation - Seat Assembly
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdriver s, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat repair. It can lead to per-
sonal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
• When removing or installing the seat trim, handle it carefully to keep dirt out and to avoid damage.
• When checking the power seat circuit for continuity using a circuit tester, do not confuse its connec-
tor with the side air bag module connector. Such an error may cau se the air bag module to deploy.
• Do not drop, tilt, or bump the si de air bag module while installing the seat. Always handle it with
care.
• After front side air bag module inflates, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.
• When removing and installing the seat, use shop cloths to protect components from damage.
• Before removing the front seat, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait
at least three minutes.
1. Remove the headrest.
2. Raise seat to the highest position.
3. Slide the seat to the full rearward position.
4. Remove the front slide covers (LH/RH) (A) by releasing four pawls on each.
: Pawl
5. Remove the two front seat bolts.
6. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
7. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminal s and wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
8. Remove the two rear seat bolts.
9. Tilt the seat rearward to disconnect the harness connectors from the seat and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When installing the LH front seat , tighten the bolts in the order
shown.
16. Lift lever 17. Recline lever 18. Rear slide cover (LH)
19. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH rear) 20. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH front)21. Rear hinge cover
22. Side air bag module 23. Headrest holder (locked) 24. Headrest holder (free)
25. Seatback assembly 26. Headrest 27. Seatback board
A. Rear hinge cover clips B. Seatback board clips C. Side air bag module nuts
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the seat harness or the floor trim is not damaged during installation.
DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seatback BoardINFOID:0000000009462935
REMOVAL
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.
1. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminal s and wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
3. Remove the seatback board (1). NOTE:
The back side of the seatback boar d is shown to assist with
identifying fastener location.
a. Release the two bottom clips (A) using a suitable tool. : Clip
b. Insert fingers into sides ( ) and pull out the seatback board, while pressing the side clips (B) to release it from the seatback
frame.
c. Pull the seatback board down releasing the upper hooks (C) and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Lumbar Support AssemblyINFOID:0000000009462936
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdriver s, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat repair. It can lead to per-
sonal injury if the side air bag module 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.
1. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive bat tery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
3. Remove the seatback board. Refer to SE-27, "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seatback
Board".
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FRONT SEAT
PASSENGER SIDE : Removal and Installation - Seat Assembly
INFOID:0000000009462938
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdriver s, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat repair. It can lead to per-
sonal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
• When removing or installing the seat trim, handle it carefully to keep dirt out and to avoid damage.
• When checking the power seat circuit for continuity using a circuit tester, do not confuse its connec-
tor with the side air bag module connector. Such an error may cau se the air bag module to deploy.
• Do not drop, tilt, or bump the si de air bag module while installing the seat. Always handle it with
care.
• After front side air bag module inflates, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.
• When removing and installing the seat, use shop cloths to protect components from damage.
• Before removing the front seat, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait
at least three minutes.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminal s and wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Remove the headrest.
3. Slide the seat to the full rearward position.
4. Remove the front slide covers (LH/RH) (A) by releasing four pawls on each.
: Pawl
5. Remove the two front seat bolts.
6. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
7. Remove the two rear seat bolts.
8. Tilt the seat rearward to disconnect the harness connectors from the seat and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
WARNING:
• Perform additional services when instal ling front passenger seat. Refer to SRC-42, "ZERO POINT
RESET : Description".
• Zero point reset must be performed every time th e front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
• Zero point reset is done after the front passenger seat is installed in vehicle and all bolts are tight-
ened to specification.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the seat harness or the floor trim is not damaged during installation.
10. Front slide cover (RH) 11. Front sl ide 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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• When installing the RH front seat, tighten the bolts in the order shown.
PASSENGER SIDE : Removal and In stallation - Seatback BoardINFOID:0000000009462939
WARNING:
Do not leave any objects (screwdriver s, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat repair. It can lead to per-
sonal injury if the side air bag module 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.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals and wait a least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Slide the seat to the full forward position.
3. Remove the seatback board (1). NOTE:
The back side of the seatback boar d is shown to assist with
identifying fastener location.
a. Release the two bottom clips (A) using a suitable tool. : Clip
b. Insert fingers into sides ( ) and pull out the seatback board, while pressing the side clips (B) to release from the seatback
frame.
c. Pull the seatback board down releasing the upper hooks (C) and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HEATED SEAT SWITCH
HEATED SEAT SWITCH : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009462940
REMOVAL
1. Remove the CVT shift selector finisher. Refer to IP-18, "Exploded View".
RH front seat bolt torque : 49 Nm (5.0 kg-m, 36 lb-ft)
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FRONT SEAT
DRIVER SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly
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SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
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 t he side air bag has deployed, the front seatback assembly
must be replaced.
Disassembly
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 to the seatback frame.
4. Remove the rear hinge cover (1).
5. Disconnect the harness connector (B) from the lumbar support assembly (if equipped).
6. Disconnect the harness connector (C) from the reclining motor.
7. Unclip the harness at locations (E) (if equipped). NOTE:
Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accu-
rate installation.
8. Unclip the side air bag module harness at locations (D).
16. Lift lever 17. Recline lever 18. Rear slide cover (LH)
19. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH rear) 20. Seat cushion inner finisher (LH
front) 21. Rear hinge cover
22. Side air bag module 23. Headrest holder (locked) 24. Headrest holder (free)
25. Seatback assembly 26. Headrest 27. Seatback board
A. Rear hinge cover clips B. Seatback board clips C. Side air bag module nuts
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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
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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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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.
DRIVER SIDE : Side air bag moduleINFOID:0000000009462950
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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