Driver Side: Seatback: 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 seatback 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 then wait at least three minutes.
- Always work from the side or back of the seatback, do not work in front of seat.
- Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.
- Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
- Do not attempt to 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, detergent or water.
- During disassembly, do not damage the seatback board, connectors, retainers, clips, module harness or the side air bag module.
CAUTION:
If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag module has deployed, the seatback must be replaced.
NOTE:
Climate controlled seat shown below, without climate controlled seat similar.
- Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- From under the rear of the front driver seat, release the seatback J-hooks (A) and position seatback flap (B) aside.
: Front
- Release seatback J-hooks, then release seatback zippers (RH/LH) and position seatback trim aside.
- Remove seatback thermal electric device using the following procedure:
- Remove lower tie strap, then remove upper blower duct from seat frame assembly.
- 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 below.CAUTION: Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).
- The remaining parts of the seatback are serviced as part of the front driver seat frame.