Seat Cushion Trim And Pad (Driver) Or Seat Cushion Assembly (Passenger)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Front passenger seat is equipped with an Occupant Classification System sensor and control module. Do not disassemble front passenger seat cushion assembly or remove the trim as this will affect the Occupant Classification System calibration.
Always replace passenger seat cushion as an assembly.
When removed, the passenger seat cushion must always be placed pan side UP to prevent damage.
During installation, the wire harness clips must be reinstalled in the holes they were originally in. Do not add clips.
The Occupant Classification System control module can only be replaced as part of the seat cushion assembly.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been involved in a collision the seat must be inspected for damage. Refer to "COLLISION DIAGNOSIS ".

Remove the power seat switch knobs, power seat switch escutcheon and lumbar switch bezel.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Seat Switch Knobs, Power Seat Switch Escutcheon And Lumbar Switch Bezel
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the power seat and power lumbar switches.
Remove four bolts and the seat cushion assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Seat Cushion Assembly
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the retainer on the seat cushion frame, then remove the harness connector for the seat heater.
Remove the front seat cushion finisher (inner).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Cushion Finisher (Inner)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
On the drivers seat only, after removing the seat cushion trim and pad, remove the hog rings to separate the trim cover from the pad and seat cushion heater unit.