Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 1027

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• Make sure the side air bag outer chute (7) is pulled over the side

air bag module (3) and the side air bag inner chute (4) is pulled

around the frame (2). Make sure there are no wrinkles and the

chutes are not folded, twisted or pinched.

(1) Seatback pad

(5) Chute rod

(6) Seatback board

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CAUTION:

• If a malfunction was detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the mal-

function parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT. 

• After work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp. 

• Make sure side air bag module shell is closed at all tabs and cushion of module is not exposed. Do

not reuse if the tab of shell is not secured.

• Always install new side air bag module attaching nuts and side air bag chute rod bolts. 

• Always route side air bag module harness in original location. Replace any deformed or damaged

clips with the same type and color. Always install clips in the original location on the harness. 

• Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.

• Inspect seatback pad, trim cover and trim cover chutes. Replace if damaged.

• Replace any deformed or damaged parts.

• Replace any deformed or damaged hog rings. Ensure any old hog ring pieces are removed from the

seat.

• Use only one hog ring in each designated location.

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

NOTE:

Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.

SEAT CUSHION THERMAL ELECTRIC DEVICE AND LOWER SEAT DUCT

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Disassembly

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to 

SE-68, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove seatback board.
3. Remove seat cushion rear finisher.
4. Disconnect the harness connectors from the driver seat control unit.
5. Remove driver seat control unit from seat.
6. Remove seat cushion thermal electric device bolts.
7. Remove climate controlled seat blower motor bolts.
8. Disconnect climate controlled seat blower motor from upper seat duct.
9. Remove climate controlled seat blower motor, lower seat duct and seat cushion thermal electric device

from seat.

Assembly

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

THIGH EXTENSION ASSEMBLY

Disassembly

1.

Seat control unit

2.

Lower seat duct

3.

Seat wire harness

4.

Climate controlled seat blower motor

5.

Seat cushion thermal electric device

6.

Upper seat duct

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1. Move the thigh extension assembly to the front most position

and release the trim cover clips (A).

2. Remove the trim cover and pad (B).

3. Cut the thigh extension tethers and drill out the upper rivets (A)

that connect the thigh extension tethers (B) to the thigh exten-

sion assembly (C). 

4. Insert suitable tool into the thigh extension assembly top panel

and release the clip (A). 

5. Pull the thigh extension handle and remove the thigh extension

assembly.

6. Drill out the lower rivets that connect the thigh extension tethers to the seat frame assembly. 

Assembly

1. Replace the pad, trim and clips to the thigh extension assembly.
2. Rivet the thigh extension tethers to the seat frame assembly

mounting hole (A).

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3. Align the thigh extension assembly on the top rail.
4. Lift the thigh extension handle and slide the thigh extension

assembly onto the seat.

5. Rivet the thigh extension tethers to the thigh extension assem-

bly mounting hole (A).

PASSENGER SIDE

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