Nissan Versa (N17): Side air bag module

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

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 should accidentally deploy.

CAUTION:

• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
• Handle the side air bag module carefully. During disassembly, always hold the side air bag module, do not let it hang by the wire harness.
• Always place the side air bag module with the deployment side facing upward.
• Always work from the side or back of the seatback assembly, do not work in front of seat.
• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.
• Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
• Do not insert any objects into the side air bag module.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the air bag module.
• Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90C (194F).
• Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.
• During disassembly, do not damage the seatback cover, chutes, 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 has deployed, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.
• For side air bag module removal and installation, seatback trim and seatback pad must be released from the seatback frame for access.

1. Remove the driver or passenger seat assembly. Refer to SE "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation".
2. Disassemble the seatback, release the seatback trim and seatback pad as an assembly, then remove side air bag module from the seatback. Refer to SE "DRIVER SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly" (DRIVER SIDE) or SE "PASSENGER SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly" (PASSENGER SIDE).

NOTE: The side air bag module is removed from the seat frame, then through the sewn in chute, as part of the seatback cover and pad disassembly procedure.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.