Front Seat: Seatback: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX60. 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 deg.C (194 deg.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.
NOTE:
- If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag module has deployed, the seatback must be replaced.
- Front seat (LH) shown; front seat (RH) similar.
- Remove front seat. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the seatback board. Refer to Seatback Board .
- Remove the headrest.
For headrest without display unit:
Press the headrest holder lock button and lift headrest up to remove from the seat back assembly.
For headrest with display unit:
- Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).
- Remove screw (A).
- Release metal clip (B) from the seat frame assembly (2), as shown.
: Metal clip
- Release pawls and metal clip (C), and remove.
: Pawl
: Metal clip
- Disconnect the harness connectors from the power seat switch and the lumbar support switch (if equipped).
- Release pawls and metal clip, and remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH).
: Pawl
: Metal clip
- Remove the lumbar lever (if equipped).
- Unclip the side air bag module harness from the seat frame assembly.NOTE: Take note of harness routing and attachment location for correct installation.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the lumbar support motor (if equipped) and unclip the harness from the seatback assembly.NOTE: Take note of harness routing and attachment location for correct installation.
- Disconnect the harness connector for the seatback heater (if equipped).NOTE: Take note of harness routing and attachment location for correct installation.
- Remove the seat back blower (if equipped). Refer to Seat Back Blower .
- Remove the seat cushion inner finisher (LH/RH) (front) and seat cushion inner finisher (LH/RH) (rear).
- Remove bolts (A) on both sides of the seatback assembly (1).