Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti Q50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disengage seatback board fixing rubber band .

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Disengage side air bag harness connector fixing clips , harness clips and cut cable tie .

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: Clip
Remove seat cushion outside finisher outer side. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disengage side air bag harness clip .

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: Clip

Remove seatback board.

Disengage seatback board fixing M-clips.

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: Clip

Disengage seatback board fixing pawls using a remover tool (A).

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: Pawl

Remove seatback board to pull down.

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Disengage seatback retainer .

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Disconnect seat heater harness connector .

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Disengage seatback retainer and hook-and-loop fastener .

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Remove headrest holder.
CAUTION:
Before installing headrest holder check its orientation (front / rear and right / left).

Remove the headrest holder by raising it while pinching the pawls from the bottom of the headrest holder.

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Remove side air bag fixing nuts .

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Remove lumber lever (manual only).
Remove snap ring , and then remove lumber lever .

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Remove seatback trim and seatback pad as a set.

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Separate seatback trim and seatback pad.

Remove side air bag assembly.

CAUTION:

Note how the part is installed for reference during assembly.

To prevent accidental explosion, always place the driver air bag module with deploying direction facing upward.

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: Deploying direction

To prevent damage to the parts, never impact the side air bag module.

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Replace the side air bag module if it is dropped or sustains an impact.
To prevent accidental explosion, never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the side air bag module.
To prevent accidental explosion, never disassemble the side air bag module.
To prevent accidental explosion, never expose the side air bag module to temperature of more than 90°C (194°F).
To prevent damage to the parts, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the side air bag module.

Remove hog rings, and then separate seatback trim and seatback pad.
CAUTION:
Before performing separating operation, check the installation position of hog rings.