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Passenger Side: Disassembly

  1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - SEAT ASSEMBLY .
  2. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher [RH (2)].
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    1. Release pawl and remove the recline lever (1) as shown, below.
    2. Release pawls and pull to release the metal clips.
      SHIKAKU-H : Metal clip
      MARU-H : Pawl
  3. Remove the seat cushion outer finisher [LH (1)].
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    1. Remove the seat belt buckle (2) and position aside. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
    2. Release pawls and pull to release the metal clips.
      SHIKAKU-H : Metal clip
      MARU-H : Pawl
  4. Remove the seat cushion trim (1) and seat cushion pad as an assembly.
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    ARROW : Front
    1. Release J-clip (A) from the seat frame assembly.
    2. Release J-clip (B) from the seat frame assembly.
    3. Release J-clip (D) from the seat frame assembly.
    4. Release J-clip (C) from the seat frame assembly.
    5. Disconnect the harness connector from the seat back heater (if equipped).
      NOTE:

      Take note of harness routing and attachment location for accurate installation.

    6. Release side air bag module harness (E) and seat heater harness (F) from the seat frame, then route harnesses through the seat cushion trim.
    7. Remove the seat cushion trim and seat cushion pad as an assembly from the seat frame assembly.
  5. Separate the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad using the following steps.
    1. Except for NISMO:
      1. Remove the hog rings on the underside of the seat cushion trim and pad assembly.
      2. Remove the hog rings, release the hook fastener (A) and separate the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad.
        GNSALJIA1028ZZ-028Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
        SHIKAKU-H : Hog ring
        NOTE:

        Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

    2. For NISMO:
      1. Remove the hog rings on the underside of the seat cushion trim and pad assembly.
      2. Remove the hog rings and separate the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad.
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        SHIKAKU-H : Hog ring
        NOTE:

        Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.