Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Bend both top corners inward (one at a time) to release the top hooks (A).
Shift the seatback finisher to the Left and Right to release the middle hooks (B).
Separate the trim clips (C) from the seatback frame to remove the seatback finisher.

Fig 1: Identifying Seatback Finisher
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Remove the seatback board from the back of the seatback.

Fig 2: Identifying Seatback Board From Back Of Seatback
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Remove the retainer.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer
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Remove the headrest.
From inside of the seatback, squeeze the headrest holder tabs at the base of the stay pipe and pull the up to remove.
NOTE: Before installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).

Fig 4: Identifying Headrest Holder Tabs
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Remove the snap ring and the lumbar support lever knob.

Fig 5: Identifying Snap Ring And Lumbar Support Lever Knob
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Disconnect the seatback heater harness. Remove the seatback trim and pad assembly. Remove the hog ring to separate the seatback trim from the pad and the heater unit.