DRIVER SIDE: Disassembly and Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SEATBACK BOARD
Disassembly
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
- Release the clips (D) from the seat cushion springs.
- Pull the bottom of the backboard upward enough to release the inner clips (C).
- Insert the proper tool to release the pawls (B).
- Pull the backboard downward to disengage the hooks (A) and remove the backboard.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
THIGH EXTENSION ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
- Move the thigh extension to the front most position and release the trim cover clips (A).
- Remove the trim cover and foam (B).
- Cut the thigh extension tethers and drill out the upper rivets (A) that connect the thigh extension tethers (B) to the thigh extension assembly (C).
- Insert suitable tool into the thigh extension top panel and release the clip (A).
- Pull the thigh extension handle and remove the thigh extension assembly.
- Drill out the lower rivets that connect the thigh extension tethers to the seat frame assembly.
Assembly
- Replace the trim cover and clips and foam to the thigh extension assembly.
- Rivet the thigh extension tethers to the seat frame assembly mounting hole (A).
- Align the thigh extension assembly on the top rail.
- Lift the thigh extension handle and slide the thigh extension assembly onto the seat.
- Rivet the thigh extension tethers to the thigh extension assembly mounting hole (A).