Disassembly and Assembly: Seatback: Assembly

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

If a malfunction was detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunction parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT.
After work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
Always install new side air bag module nuts and side air bag chute rod nuts.
Always route the side air bag module harness in the original location. Replace any deformed or damaged clips with the same type and color. Always install clips in the original location on the harness.
Smooth out all wrinkles in chutes and trim during assembly.
Inspect seatback trim, seatback pad and side air bag chutes. Replace any damaged parts.
Replace any deformed or damaged parts.
Replace any deformed or damaged hog rings. Make sure any old hog ring pieces are removed from seat.
Use only one hog ring in each designated location.
Make sure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seatback trim and seatback pad wires.

NOTE: Use NISSAN standard hog rings to assemble.

Before installing headrest holders, check for their correct orientation. (Front/Rear, Right/Left)
When installing the seatback trim, firmly press on the seams to make sure the hook and loop fasteners below the trim are fastened properly.
Install new hog rings on the seatback trim in their original positions.

Fig 1: Installing Hog Rings On Seatback Trim
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Make sure the chute rod (1) is properly positioned and installed with the round hole opening (A) at the top and the oblong hole opening (B) at the bottom as shown.
<==: Front
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse chute rod nuts.
- Make sure chute rod nuts are tightened to specification.
Chute rod nuts: 7.4 N.m (0.75 kg-m, 65 in-lb)

NOTE: Make sure that both inner (C) and outer (D) chute ends are first pushed through the opening in the seatback pad.

Fig 2: Identifying Chute Rod, Hole Openings, Inner And Outer Chute Ends
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Make sure the side air bag outer chute (A) is pulled around the outboard surface of the side air bag module (2). Make sure the side air bag inner chute (B) is pulled around the inboard surface of the side air bag module and seatback frame (5). Make sure there are no wrinkles in the chute fabric, and the chutes are not folded, twisted or pinched.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse side air bag module nuts.
- Make sure side air bag module nuts are tightened to specification.
Side air bag module nuts: 7.4 N.m (0.75 kg-m, 65 in-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Seatback Pad, Trim, Side Air Bag Module, Chute Rod, Inner And Outer Chute
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