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Side Air Bag Module: Removal

  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 (1) 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 the harness connector (B) from the seatback heater (if equipped).

      (C) Harness connector for seat cushion heater

  7. Release the headrest holder locks as shown below and remove the headrest holders.
    Fig 3: Removing Headrest Holder
    G04146145Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:

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

  8. Remove and discard the two side air bag module nuts (A).
    Fig 4: 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.

  9. Disengage the side air bag module studs from the seatback 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).
    Fig 5: Identifying Side Air Bag Module, Studs And Chute
    G08683031Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  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.
      Fig 6: Precaution For Handling Air Bag Module
      G05224522Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Do not strike the front passenger air bag module.
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