Disassembly
The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB-11-036.PASSENGER SIDE: Disassembly and Assembly
SEAT ASSEMBLY WITH SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
WARNING: Never leave any objects (screwdriver, tools, etc.) on the seat during seatback repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bad should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
^ Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 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 place side air bag module with the stud bolt side facing downward.
^ Always work from the side or back of the seatback assembly, do not work in front of seat.
^ Do not use air tools or electric tools when servicing the seat assembly.
^ Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
^ Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
^ Do not disassemble the side air bag module.
^ Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
^ Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease or water.
^ During disassembly, do not damage the trim cover, 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.
2. Remove the seatback board as follows:
NOTE:
The seatback board is attached to the seat frame with the following:
^ two top hooks (A)
^ two side hooks (B)
^ two bottom retainers (C)
a. From the bottom of the seat, unhook the two seat skirt hooks as shown.
b. Carefully pull upward on the lower seatback board to release the two bottom retainers (C).
^ Do not pull outward at two top hooks (A)
c. Hold the seatback board at the side hook locations (B) and push in the side hooks to release them from the seatback frame then pull it rearward.
d. Carefully pull the seatback board downward to disengage the top hooks as shown.
CAUTION:
Use care not to break the seatback board hooks and retainers. Replace seatback board if any hooks or retainers are damaged.
3. Remove and discard the two chute rod bolts (A) then remove the chute rod (1).
Chute rod bolts (A) : 8.2 N*m (0.84 kg*m, 73 in-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the chute rod bolts.
4. Release the seven seatback retainers from the seatback frame as shown.
5. Reach in from the bottom of the seatback to release the guide clips on the headrest holder. Squeeze the clips at the bottom and push upward to remove as shown.
6. If equipped with heated seat, disconnect the heated seat electrical harness connector.
7. Push the seatback trim and foam pad forward at the bottom (1), then holding the seatback assembly on both sides lift upward (2). Remove the seatback trim and foam pad from the seatback frame.
8. If required separate the seatback trim from the foam pad as follows:
NOTE:
The seatback trim is attached to the foam pad with the following:
^ 5 top hog rings (A)
^ 4 side hog rings (B)
^ 3 middle hog rings (C)
^ 3 bottom velcro fasteners (D)
a. Pull the seatback trim cover from the foam pad to detach the velcro fasteners.
b. Position the seatback trim to access the middle hog rings. Remove the middle and side hog rings.
c. Remove the top hog nngs then separate the seatback trim from the foam pad.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly. During assembly note the following.
^ When installing the seatback cover, firmlypush down while sliding your hand along the seams as shwon (arrow) to ensure the velcro fasteners below the trim cover are fastened properly.
^ Make sure the chute rod is properly positioned and installed as shown.
^ Make sure the side air bag outer chute (7) is pulled over the side air bag module (3) and the side air bag inner chute (4) is pulled around the frame (2). Make sure there are no wrinkles and the chutes are not folded twisted or pinched.
(1) Seatback foam pad
(2) Frame
(3) Side air bag module
(4) Inner chute
(5) Chute rod
(6) Seatback board
(7) Outer chute
CAUTION:
^ If a malfunction was detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunction parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT.
^ After work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
^ Make sure side air bag module shell is closed at all tabs and cushion of module is not exposed. Do not reuse if the tab of shell is not secured.
^ Always install new side air bag module attaching nuts and side air bag chute rod bolts.
^ Always route side air bag module harness in original location. Replace any deformed or damaged clips with the same type and color. Always install clips in the original location on the harness.
^ Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.
^ Inspect seatback foam pad, trim cover and trim cover chutes. Replace if damaged.
^ Replace any deformed or damaged parts.
^ Replace any deformed or damaged hog rings. Ensure any old hog ring pieces are removed from seat.
^ Use only one hog ring in each designated location.
^ Ensure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seatback trim and foam pad trim wires.
NOTE:
Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.