Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Body interior » Seat (SE) » Front seat
Driver side : Disassembly and Assembly - Side Air Bag Module

DISASSEMBLY

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 the side air bag module, 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 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 side air bag module.
• Do not expose the side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 93C (200F).
• Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.
• During disassembly, do not damage the seatback board, 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 module has deployed, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.
• For side air bag module removal and installation, seatback trim and seatback pad must be removed.

1. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to SE "DRIVER SIDE : Removal and Installation".
2. Release the lower seatback trim retainer strap (A) from the seat cushion frame.

    3.   Remove the armrest (1) (if equipped).

a. Unzip the armrest to access the armrest bolt (A).

b. Remove the armrest bolt (A) and the armrest (1).

    4.   Release the J-hook retainer (C), unzip seatback zipper (A) and release J-clips (B) holding the seatback trim to the seat frame assembly.

    5.   Reach up through seatback trim and release locks as shown and remove the headrest holders (if equipped).

CAUTION: Before removing/installing the headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left)

    6.   Remove and discard the two chute rod nuts (B), then route the chute rod (1) through the opening and remove it from the chute (A).

CAUTION: Do not reuse the chute rod nuts.

    7.   Release the side air bag module harness from seat frame assembly.

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

a. From the back of the seat unclip the side air bag module harness clips ( ).

    b. From the bottom of the seat unclip the side air bag module harness clips ( ).

    8.   Remove and discard the two side air bag module nuts (A).

CAUTION: Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.

    9.   Disengage the side air bag module studs from the seatback frame and lift the seatback trim and seatback pad as an assembly from the seat frame assembly.

    10. Pull the side air bag module (1) out of the chute (A) and remove from the seatback trim.

CAUTION:

• Replace the side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
• Do not strike the side air bag module.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

• Tighten the side air bag module nuts to specification. Refer to SE "DRIVER SIDE : Exploded View".

CAUTION: Do not reuse the side air bag module nuts.

• Tighten the chute rod nuts to specification. Refer to SE "DRIVER SIDE : Exploded View".

CAUTION: Do not reuse the chute rod nuts.

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 SRC "SRS Final Check".

Driver side : Disassembly and Assembly

Driver side : Disassembly and Assembly - Side Air Bag Module