Section: Body Interior
Section: Body Interior
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                                                                  CONTENTS
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS .......................... 2                                    Commercial Service Tool ........................................12          F
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                          HEATED SEAT
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COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
HEATED SEAT
Wiring Diagram                            INFOID:0000000001709615
AWJWA0015GB
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                          HEATED SEAT
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ALJIA0231GB
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                          HEATED SEAT
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ALJIA0232GB
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                      SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS                                                                                                           A
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work Flow                                                                                         INFOID:0000000001710922
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CUSTOMER INTERVIEW                                                                                                  H
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to SE-9, "Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.                                                                        I
• The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to obtain
  all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
• If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer is SE
  concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.
• After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
  are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
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  defining the noise.
• Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
  Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard surfaces
  = higher pitch noise/softer surfaces = lower pitch noises/edge to surface = chirping.                             L
• Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
  Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch depen-
  dent on materials/often brought on by activity.                                                                   M
• Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
  Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
  clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
• Knock —(Like a knock on a door)                                                                                   N
  Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
• Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
  Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver        O
  action or road conditions.
• Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
  Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
• Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)                                                                                          P
  Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
• Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may judge
  as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
• Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
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If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
• Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
• If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
   vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1.   Narrow down the noise to a general area.To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
     (Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear: J-39565 and mechanic's stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
• removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
  Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fasteners can be broken
  or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.
• tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
  Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only tem-
  porarily.
• feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
  noise.
• placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
• looking for loose components and contact marks.
  Refer to SE-7, "Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE
• If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
• If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
- separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
- insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or urethane
  tape. A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized NISSAN Parts Depart-
  ment.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100×135 mm (3.94×5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60×85 mm (2.36×3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15×25
mm (0.59×0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50×50 mm (1.97×1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick,
50×50 mm (1.97×1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
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                      SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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68370-4B000: 15×25 mm (0.59×0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll. The following
materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.                                             A
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
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Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.                                                                                         C
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR                                                                                                         D
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
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Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting                                                        INFOID:0000000001710923
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
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2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield                                                                                  H
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint                                                                               I
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har- SE
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
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not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:                                                                                    L
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit                                                                      M
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
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Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher                                                                               O
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate                 P
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid bumpers out of adjustment
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2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lense loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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               SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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Diagnostic Worksheet                                   INFOID:0000000001710924
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                              SE-9
               SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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LAIA0071E
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                                              PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTION                                                                                                                     A
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT                                                    B
PRE-TENSIONER"                                                                                       INFOID:0000000001709616
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along                                  C
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:                                                                                                                       D
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
  the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
  an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.                                                                                        E
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
  injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
  Module, see the SR section.
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• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
  Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
  ness connectors.
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                                             PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool                                                                                   INFOID:0000000001710920
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
 Tool number
 (Kent-Moore No.)                                                       Description
 Tool name
   —                                                                    Locating the noise
 (J-39570)
 Chassis ear
SIIA0993E
SIIA0994E
 (Kent-Moore No.)
                                                                        Description
 Tool name
 (J-39565)                                                              Locating the noise
 Engine ear
SIIA0995E
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                                             FRONT SEAT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION                                                                                                      A
FRONT SEAT
Exploded View                                                                                       INFOID:0000000001710927
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Driver Seat
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WIIA1285E
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  1.   Headrest                     2.   Headrest holder (free)         3.   Headrest holder (locked)
  4.   Seat assembly                5.   Seat belt buckle               6.   Rear leg cover
  7.   Push nut                     8.   Seat cushion inner finisher    9.   Snap pin                                         P
  10. Reclining lever               11. Lever cover                     12. Lifter lever
  13. Seat cushion finisher B       14. Reclining device control wire   15. Front leg cover
  16. Seat cushion lower finisher   17. Seat cushion outer finisher     18. Seat cushion pad
  19. Seat cushion trim
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                                                FRONT SEAT
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WBIA0848E
CAUTION:
• When removing and installing, use shop cloths to protect parts from damage.
• Disconnect both battery cables before work.
MANUAL SEAT
Removal
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                                               FRONT SEAT
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1. Remove the rear leg covers.
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PIIB2669J
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2.   Remove the front leg covers.
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                                                                                                          PIIB2668J
3.   Remove the mounting bolts on the back side of the front seat. (TORX bolt: T50)
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4.   Remove the mounting bolts on the front side of the front seat. (TORX bolt: T50)
5.   Disconnect the harness connector under the seat and remove harness securing clips.
     CAUTION:                                                                                                          I
     Before removal, be sure to turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables, and then wait
     for at least 3 minutes.
6.   Set seatback in a neutral position, and then remove front seat from the vehicle.
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Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal. Be careful of the following three points.
• Before the installation, confirm that the inside and outside slide rails are locked at the same positions.
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• Confirm that the slide rail location pin is set to the hole on the floor.
• Clamp the harness in position.
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                                        REAR SEAT
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REAR SEAT
Exploded View                                                                                  INFOID:0000000001710932
WIIA1305E
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                                            REAR SEAT
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  7.   Armrest                     8.   Armrest insert       9.   Outer hinge cover
  10. Seatback hinge               11. Inner hinge cover     12. Seatback hinge assembly           A
  13. Seat cushion trim and pad    14. Rear leg base cover   15. Sliding seat frame rail
  16. Front leg base cover         17. Seat cushion frame    18. Left seatback frame
  19. Left seatback pad and trim                                                                   B
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WBIA0849E
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                                                  REAR SEAT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
CAUTION:
When removing and installing, use shop cloths to protect parts from damage.
60:40 SPLIT FOLD DOWN FIXED SEAT
Removal
1.    Pull seat cushion up, and then remove the seat cushion from the
      seat cushion hook. Slide the seat cushion forward.
PIIB4085J
2.    Remove the center seatbelt anchor bolt (A) from under the seat
      and slide the seatbelt through the seat cushion trim cover.
WIIA1380E
3.    Fold the right seatback and remove the seatback mounting bolts
      (A) from the left rear seat back brackets. Remove the seatback
      from the vehicle.
WIIA1382E
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4. Fold the left seatback and remove the seatback mounting bolts
   (A) from the left rear seat back brackets. Remove the seatback                                     A
   from the vehicle.
WIIA1383E
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5.   Remove the kicking plate rear inner. Refer to INT-20, "Removal and Installation" .
6.   Remove the bolt under the seatback side.
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PIIB2482J
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7.   Pull seatback side up, and then remove seatback side.
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                                                                                          PIIB2483J
8.   Remove the bolts, and then remove rear seatback center bracket.
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9.   Remove the bolt, and then remove rear seatback side bracket
     from the vehicle.
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                                                                                          PIIB2484J
10. Remove the rear seatback finisher. Refer to INT-20, "Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove the bolts, and then remove the rear seat striker.                                          P
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Be careful of the following point.
• Seatback assembly and rear seatback side bracket installation procedure.
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                                                REAR SEAT
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1. Install the rear seatback side bracket in the vehicle.
PIIB2484J
2.   Temporarily tighten the seatback assembly and rear seatback side bracket.
3.   Lift to fold up seatback assembly. Be sure to lock seatback assembly to rear seat striker.
4.   Tighten the bolt.
     NOTE:
     Confirm that side hinge bracket location pin is set to the hole on the seatback backside.
Removal and Installation                                                                          INFOID:0000000001710910
CAUTION:
When removing and installing, use shop cloths to protect parts from damage.
60:40 SPLIT FOLD DOWN SLIDING SEAT
Removal
1.   Remove the front leg covers. Remove the front anchor bolts.
WIIA1307E
2. Remove the rear leg covers. Remove the front anchor bolts.
WIIA1380E
Installation
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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                                             FRONT SEAT
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR                                                                                                             A
FRONT SEAT
Exploded View                                                                                       INFOID:0000000001710933
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Driver Seat
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WIIA1285E
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  1.   Headrest                     2.   Headrest holder (free)         3.   Headrest holder (locked)
  4.   Seat assembly                5.   Seat belt buckle               6.   Rear leg cover
  7.   Push nut                     8.   Seat cushion inner finisher    9.   Snap pin                                         P
  10. Reclining lever               11. Lever cover                     12. Lifter lever
  13. Seat cushion finisher B       14. Reclining device control wire   15. Front leg cover
  16. Seat cushion lower finisher   17. Seat cushion outer finisher     18. Seat cushion pad
  19. Seat cushion trim
Passenger Seat
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                                                   FRONT SEAT
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WBIA0848E
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                                                                                                PIIB2607E
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4.   Remove the front seat belt buckle.
Assembly
Assembly is the reverse order of removal.                                                                   K
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                                        REAR SEAT
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REAR SEAT
Exploded View                                                                                  INFOID:0000000001710934
WIIA1305E
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                                            REAR SEAT
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  7.   Armrest                     8.   Armrest insert       9.   Outer hinge cover
  10. Seatback hinge               11. Inner hinge cover     12. Seatback hinge assembly           A
  13. Seat cushion trim and pad    14. Rear leg base cover   15. Sliding seat frame rail
  16. Front leg base cover         17. Seat cushion frame    18. Left seatback frame
  19. Left seatback pad and trim                                                                   B
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WIIA1231E
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                                                  REAR SEAT
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PIIB2913J
PIIB2915J
3.    Remove the rear seat bushing, and then remove the armrest
      hinge cover by pulling it backward.
PIIB6507E
Assembly of Armrest
Assembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
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                                                REAR SEAT
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2. Remove the retainer under the back of seatback.
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PIIB2486J
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3.   Remove the headrest holder.
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                                                                                                    PIIB4084J
WIIA1384E
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                                                REAR SEAT
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2. Remove the armrest bolt (A).
WIIA1385E
PIIB2915J
4.   Remove the rear seat bushing, and then remove the armrest
     hinge cover by pulling it backward.
PIIB6507E
Assembly of Armrest
Assembly in the reverse order of disassembly.
PIIB2486J
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                                                REAR SEAT
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3. Remove the clips, and then remove the striker cover.
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PIIB2485J
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4.   Remove the headrest holder.
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                                                                                          PIIB4084J
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PIIB2487J
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8.   Remove the seatback pad from the seatback frame.
9.   Remove the seatback center bracket bolt and then remove the seatback frame.
Assembly of Seatback Trim and Pad                                                                     M
Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly. Be careful of the following one point.
• Before installing headrest holder, check its orientation (front/rear and right/left).
Disassembly of Seat Cushion Trim and Pad                                                              N
Remove the rings to separate the trim and pad.
Assembly of Seat Cushion Trim and Pad
Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.                                                         O
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