Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Inspect seatback pad, seatback trim and seatback trim chutes. Replace if damaged.
Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.
Always route side air bag module harness in original location. Replace any deformed or damaged clips with same type and color. Always install clips in the original location in the harness.
After work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected causing the air bag warning lamp to illuminate.
If a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunction parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to SRS FINAL CHECK .

When installing the side air bag module, make sure the side air bag chute (1) is pulled over the outboard surface of the side air bag module (2). Make sure there are no wrinkles and the chute is not folded, twisted or pinched.

Fig 1: Identifying Side Air Bag Chute, Module, Seatback Pad And Seat Frame Assembly
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(3): Seatback pad

(4): Seat frame assembly

: Front
Tighten the side air bag module nuts to specification. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.

When installing the seatback trim, firmly push down while sliding your hand along the seams as shown below ( ) to ensure the hook fasteners below the seatback trim are fastened properly.

Fig 2: Pressing Seams Of Seatback Cover
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Install new hog rings on the seatback trim in original positions.

Fig 3: Installing Hog Rings On Seat Cushion Cover
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Use only one hog ring in each designated location.

Ensure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seatback trim and seatback pad wires.

Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.
Always route side air bag module harness in original location. Replace any deformed or damaged clips with same type and color. Always install clips in the original location in the harness.
After work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected causing the air bag warning lamp to illuminate.
If a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunction parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to SRS FINAL CHECK .

When installing the seat cushion trim, firmly push down while sliding your hand along the seams as shown below ( ) to ensure the hook fasteners below the seat cushion trim are fastened properly.

Fig 1: Pressing Seams Of Seatback Cover
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Install new hog rings on the seat cushion trim in original positions.

Fig 2: Installing Hog Rings On Seat Cushion Cover
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Use only one hog ring in each designated location.

Ensure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seat cushion trim and seat cushion pad wires.

Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.