Nissan Murano: Seat :: Unit Disassembly and Assembly / Front Seat

Exploded View

DRIVER SEAT WITH CLIMATE CONTROL

DRIVER SEAT WITHOUT CLIMATE CONTROL

DRIVER SEAT - MANUAL

PASSENGER SEAT WITH CLIMATE CONTROL

PASSENGER SEAT WITHOUT CLIMATE CONTROL

PASSENGER SEAT - MANUAL

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 module should accidentally deploy.

CAUTION:

• Before servicing, place the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect both battery terminals then wait at least three minutes.

• Always work from the side or back of the seatback, do not work in front of seat.

• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing the seat assembly.

• 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 90°C (194°F).

• Do not expose the side air bag module to any oil, grease, detergent or water.

• During disassembly, do not damage the seatback board, 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 seatback must be replaced.

• Driver side shown; passenger side similar.

Remove front seat. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the seat hinge cover (if equipped). Refer to Seat Hinge Cover.

For models with climate controlled seats, perform the following steps:Release seatback J-hook (A) and position seatback flap (B) aside.

NOTE:

Driver side shown; passenger side similar.

Press the headrest holder lock button and lift headrest up to remove from the seat back assembly.

Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).For power seat:

1. Remove screw (A).

2. Release metal clip (B) from the seat frame assembly (2), as shown.

   : Metal clip

3. Release pawls and metal clip (C), then remove.

   : Pawl

   : Metal clip

4. Disconnect the harness connectors from the power seat switch and the lumbar support switch (if equipped).

1. Release pawl and remove recline lever (1) as shown ().

   

   : Pawl

2. Remove screws and lift lever.

   

3. Release metal clip (B) from the seat frame assembly (1), as shown.

   : Metal clip

4. Release pawls and metal clip (C), then remove.

   : Pawl

   : Metal clip

Release pawls and metal clip, and remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH).

: Pawl

: Metal clip

Unclip the side air bag module harness from the seat frame assembly.

NOTE:

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

Disconnect the harness connector from the lumbar support motor (if equipped) and unclip the harness from the seatback assembly.

NOTE:

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

Disconnect the harness connector for the seatback heater (if equipped).

NOTE:

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

Disconnect the harness connector from the seat back blower (if equipped) and unclip the harness from the seatback assembly.

NOTE:

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

Reposition seat cushion assembly and remove screws (A), then remove the seat cushion inner finisher (LH/RH) (front) (1) and seat cushion inner finisher (LH/RH) (rear) (2).

Remove bolts (A) on both sides of the seatback assembly (1).

ASSEMBLY

• Install all seatback assembly bolts and tighten evenly in the order shown.

  

• Tighten the seatback assembly bolts to specification. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

• 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.

DISASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Do not leave any objects (screwdrivers, tools, etc.) on the seat during seat cushion repair. It can lead to personal injury if the side air bag module should accidentally deploy.

CAUTION:

• Before servicing, place the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.

• 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.

NOTE:

Front seat (LH) shown; front seat (RH) similar.

Remove the front seat. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the seat cushion outer finisher (LH) (1).For power seat:

1. Remove screw (A).

2. Release metal clip (B) from the seat frame assembly (2), as shown.

   : Metal clip

3. Release pawls and metal clip (C), then remove.

   : Pawl

   : Metal clip

4. Disconnect the harness connectors from the power seat switch and the lumbar support switch (if equipped).

1. Release pawl and remove recline lever (1) as shown ().

   

   : Pawl

2. Remove screws and lift lever.

   

3. Release metal clip (B) from the seat frame assembly (1), as shown.

   : Metal clip

4. Release pawls and metal clip (C), then remove.

   : Pawl

   : Metal clip

Release pawls and metal clip and remove the seat cushion outer finisher (RH).

: Pawl

: Metal clip

For models with climate controlled seats, release seatback J-hook (A) and position seatback flap (B) aside.

NOTE:

Driver side shown; passenger side similar.

Remove the seat cushion from the seat frame assembly using the following procedure.Release the rear J-hooks.

• For models with climate controlled seats, release the rear J-hooks (A) from the seat frame assembly.

  

• For models without climate controlled seats, release the rear hinge cover J-hooks (A) from the seat frame assembly (1).

  

NOTE:

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

Remove the hog rings and separate the seat cushion trim and seat cushion pad.

NOTE:

Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

• Install new hog rings on the seat cushion trim in original positions.

  

• Use only one hog ring in each designated location.

• Make sure 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.

• Make sure hook fastener is pressed into place after seat cushion trim is assembled.

• Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.

CAUTION:

• 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.