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Seat Cushion: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat cushion repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.
CAUTION:
  • Before servicing, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
  • 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 for servicing the seat assembly.
NOTE: Climate controlled seat shown below, without climate controlled seat similar.
  1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove front finisher screws (B), release pawls and remove seat front finisher (1), then disconnect harness connectors (A).
    GNSALHIA0671Z-671Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    SYMBOL

    : Pawl

  3. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) using the following procedure:
    1. Using a suitable tool, remove seat slide knob (1) and seat recline knob (2).
      GNSAWJIA1876Z-876Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove screw (A), then release clips and pawls and remove seat cushion outer finisher [LH (3)].

      SYMBOL

      : Pawl

      SYMBOL

      : Clip

    3. Release pawls and remove power seat switch, then disconnect harness connector from power seat switch.
      GNSAWJIA1865Z-865Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      SYMBOL

      : Pawls

  4. From under the rear of the front passenger seat, release the seatback J-hooks (A) and position seatback flap (B) aside.
    GNSDB117889Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    SYMBOL

    : Front

  5. Release the RH J-hook (A) from the driver seat frame.
    GNSALJIA1821Z-821Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Release the LH J-hook (A) from the driver seat frame.
    GNSALJIA1822Z-822Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Release the front J-hooks (A) from the front driver seat frame.
    GNSALJIA1823Z-823Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Release J-hooks (A/B), then remove seat cushion trim and thigh extension pad from thigh extension bracket.
    GNSALJIA1834Z-834Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Release the thigh extension wire (A) from the thigh extension bracket hooks (B) as shown below.
    GNSALJIA1824Z-824Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. With the thigh extension trim and pad raised: remove screws (A).
    GNSAWJIA1890Z-890Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    1. Engage thigh extension handle and remove thigh extension bracket (1) as shown below.
    2. Release J-hooks (B) from the driver seat frame.
  11. Release rear seat cushion J-hooks using the following procedure:
    1. For models with climate controlled seats use the following step:
      • From the rear of the seat: release clips (A), then reposition seatback duct (1) and remove J-hooks (B).
        GNSDB113724Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. For models without climate controlled seats use the following steps:
      • Release the rear hinge cover J-hooks (A/B) from the seat frame assembly (1).
        GNSALJIA1836Z-836Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

        SYMBOL

        : Front

      • For models with heated seats, disconnect the harness connector (A) from the seat cushion heater unit and harness connector (B) from the seatback heater unit, then release harness clip and route seat heater harnesses through the seat cushion trim (1).
        GNSALJIA1838Z-838Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

        SYMBOL

        : Clip

  12. From the front of the seat, position thigh extender pad and trim aside, then release thigh extender wire (A) from seat frame assembly hooks (B).
    GNSALJIA1826Z-826Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the seat cushion trim and seat cushion pad as an assembly from the seat frame assembly.
  14. Remove hog rings from under the seat cushion trim and pad.
    CAUTION: Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.
  15. Release the hook fasteners (A), then remove the hog rings and separate the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad.
    GNSALJIA1827Z-827Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    SYMBOL

    : Hog ring

    CAUTION: Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.