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Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEAT ASSEMBLY .
  2. Remove the seatback board. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEATBACK BOARD .
  3. Release the J-clips (A) holding the seatback trim to the seatback frame.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Hinge Cover And J-Clips
    G08683024Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  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 accurate installation.

  6. From the bottom of the seat.
    Fig 2: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Harness And Harness Connectors
    G08683025Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Unclip the side air bag module harness (1) at locations (A).
      NOTE:

      Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.

    2. 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) (1).
    1. For power seat:
      1. Release metal clips (A) from the seat cushion frame (3) as shown below (→).

        : Metal clip

      2. Release pawls to separate.

        : Pawl

      3. Disconnect the harness connector from the power seat switch (2) and if necessary remove screws and power seat switch.
        4. Fig 3: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher RH, Recline Lever, Metal Clips And Pawls
        GNSAWJIA1493ZZ-493Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. For manual seat:
      1. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (2).
      2. Release pawl and remove recline lever (1) as shown below.
      3. Release metal clips (A) from the seat cushion frame (3) as shown below (→).

        : Metal clip

        4. Fig 4: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher RH, Recline Lever, Metal Clips And Pawls
        G08683026Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      4. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (2).

        : Pawl

  8. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
    Fig 5: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher LH
    G08683027Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip.

      : Metal clip

      : Pawl

  9. Remove the seat cushion inner finisher front (LH/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).
    Fig 6: Identifying Seatback Assembly And Bolts
    G08682998Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the seatback pad from the seatback frame.
    1. Release the headrest holder locks as shown below and remove the headrest holders.
      Fig 7: Removing Headrest Holder
      G04146145Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION:

      Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).

    2. Remove and discard the side air bag module nuts (A).
      Fig 8: Removing Side Air Bag Module Nuts
      G08683030Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      (1) Side air bag module

      CAUTION:

      Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.

    3. Disengage the side air bag module studs from the seatback 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).
    1. Open the seatback trim and release the side air bag module studs (A) protruding through holes in the chute (B).
      Fig 9: Identifying Side Air Bag Module, Studs And Chute
      G08683031Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pull the side air bag module (1) out of the chute (B) and remove from the seatback trim.
    3. Pull the seatback trim (1) upward from bottom to release hook fasteners (A).
      Fig 10: Identifying Seatback Trim, Hook Fasteners & Hog Rings
      G08683032Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    4. 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.

  13. Remove the seatback heater from seatback pad (if necessary). Refer to FRONT SEAT HEATER .


  1. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEAT ASSEMBLY .
  2. Disconnect the harness connector from the occupant classification system control unit.
  3. Remove occupant classification system control unit screws.
  4. Remove occupant classification system control unit.
    CAUTION:
    • Replace the occupant classification control unit if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
    • Do not strike the occupant classification control unit.
  5. Remove the seatback board. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEATBACK BOARD .
  6. Remove the rear hinge cover.
  7. From the bottom of the seat disconnect the harness connector (C) from the seat cushion heater (if equipped).
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Air Bag Module Harness And Harness Connectors
    G08683025Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    (A) Side air bag harness clips

    (B) Harness connector for the seatback heater

    NOTE:

    Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.

  8. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (1).
    1. For power seat:
      1. Release metal clips (A) from the seat cushion frame (3) as shown below (→).

        : Metal clip

      2. Release pawls to separate.

        : Pawl

        Fig 2: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher RH, Recline Lever, Metal Clips And Pawls
        GNSAWJIA1493ZZ-493Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      3. Disconnect the harness connector from the power seat switch (2) and if necessary remove screws and power seat switch.
    2. For manual seat:
      1. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (2).
      2. Release pawl and remove recline lever (1) as shown below.
      3. Release metal clips (A) from the seat cushion frame (3) as shown below (→).

        : Metal clip

      4. Release the remaining pawls then remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH) (2).

        : Pawl

        Fig 3: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher RH, Recline Lever, Metal Clips And Pawls
        G08683026Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
    Fig 4: Identifying Seat Cushion Outer Finisher LH
    G08683027Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Release pawls then pull to release the metal clip.

      : Metal clip

      : Pawl

  10. Remove the seat cushion trim (1) and seat cushion pad as an assembly.
    Fig 5: Identifying Seat Cushion Trim And Hook Fasteners
    G08683040Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    :Front

    1. Release J-clips (A) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame.
    2. Release J-clip (B) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame.
    3. Release J-clips (D) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame.
    4. Release retainer strips (C) holding the seat cushion trim to the seat cushion frame.
    5. Disconnect the harness connector from the seat cushion heater (if equipped).
      NOTE:

      Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.

  11. Remove the seat cushion trim (1) and the seat cushion pad from the seat cushion frame.
  12. Separate the seat cushion trim (1) from the seat cushion pad.
    Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cushion Trim, Hook Fasteners & Hog Rings
    G08683041Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Pull the seat cushion trim upward to release hook fasteners (A).
    2. 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.

  13. Remove seat cushion heater from seat cushion pad. Refer to FRONT SEAT HEATER .
  14. Disconnect harness connector from occupant classification system sensors.
  15. Slide seat frame to the full forward position, then release clips using a suitable tool and remove seat slide bar (if equipped).
  16. Remove nuts (A) and separate seat frame (1) from seat track (LH) (2).
    Fig 7: Identifying Seat Frame, Seat Track & Nuts
    GNSALHIA0396ZZ-396Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse nuts. Replace with new parts during installation.

  17. Remove nuts (A) from occupant classification system sensor (1) and remove.
    Fig 8: Locating Occupant Classification System Sensor & Nuts
    GNSAWHIA0663ZZ-663Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse nuts. Replace with new parts during installation.

    NOTE:

    Rear sensor shown, front sensor similar.

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