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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Front Seat

Driver Side

Exploded View

Exploded View

POWER SEAT

1.

Seatback trim

2.

Seatback pad

3.

Seat cushion trim

4.

Seat cushion pad

5.

Seat cushion bracket

6.

Seat harness

7.

Slide cover (LH)

8.

Power seat switch

9.

Seat cushion outside finisher (LH)

10.

Seat slide knob

11.

Seat recline knob

12.

Lumbar support switch

13.

Slide cover (RH)

14.

Seat cushion inside finisher (LH)

15.

Seat cushion inside finisher (RH)

16.

Headrest holder (locked)

17.

Headrest holder (free)

18.

Headrest

19.

Seat cushion outside finisher (RH)

20.

Seat cushion frame assembly

21.

Seat back frame assembly

22.

Slide covers

A.

Refer to Removal and Installation.

B.

Side air bag module (not serviceable)

MANUAL SEAT

1.

Seatback trim

2.

Seatback pad

3.

Seat cushion trim

4.

Seat cushion pad

5.

Seat cushion bracket

6.

Seat track finisher (LH)

7.

Seat cushion outside finisher (LH)

8.

Lift lever

9.

Recline lever finisher

10.

Seat cushion inside finisher (LH)

11.

Seat cushion inside finisher (RH)

12.

Headrest holder (locked)

13.

Headrest holder (free)

14.

Headrest

15.

Seat cushion outside finisher (RH)

16.

Seat back frame assembly

17.

Seat cushion frame assembly

18.

Slide covers

19.

Seat track finisher (RH)

20.

Reclining lever escutcheon inner

21.

Reclining lever bracket

22.

Reclining lever escutcheon outer

A.

Refer to Removal and Installation.

B.

Side air bag module (not serviceable)

Removal and Installation - Seat Assembly

Removal and Installation - Seat Assembly

REMOVAL

Warning:

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

CAUTION:

  • When removing or installing the seat trim, handle it carefully to keep dirt out and to avoid damage.

  • When checking the power seat circuit for continuity using a circuit tester, do not confuse its connector with the side air bag module connector. Such an error may cause the air bag module to deploy.

  • Do not drop, tilt, or bump the side air bag module while installing the seat. Always handle it with care.

  • After front side air bag module inflates, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.

  • When removing and installing the seat, use shop cloths to protect components from damage.

  • Before removing the front seat, ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least three minutes.

Slide the seat to the full forward position.

Remove the two rear seat bolts.

Slide the seat to the full rearward position.

Remove the two front seat bolts.

Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals and wait at least three minutes. Refer to Removal and Installation (Battery).

Tilt the seat rearward to disconnect the harness connectors from the seat and remove. Note:

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

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the seat harness or the floor trim is not damaged during installation.

Note:
  • When installing the LH front seat, tighten bolts to specification in the order shown.

    LH front seat bolt torque

    : 50 N·m (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft-lb)

Passenger Side

Exploded View

Exploded View

1.

Headrest

2.

Headrest holder (locked)

3.

Headrest holder (free)

4.

Seat cushion inner finisher (LH)

5.

Seat cushion inner finisher (RH)

6.

Reclining lever escutcheon inner

7.

Reclining lever bracket

8.

Reclining lever escutcheon outer

9.

Slide finisher

10.

Seat cushion outer finisher (RH)

11.

Recline lever finisher

12.

Occupant classification system sensor

13.

Occupant classification system harness

14.

Occupant classification system control unit

15.

Occupant classification system control unit bracket

16.

Seat cushion frame assembly

17.

Seat cushion outer finisher (LH)

18. Seat back frame assembly

19.

Seat cushion pad

20.

Seat cushion trim

21.

Seatback pad

22.

Seatback trim

A.

Side air bag module (not serviceable)

B.

Refer to Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation - Seat Assembly

Removal and Installation - Seat Assembly

REMOVAL

Warning:

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

CAUTION:

  • When removing or installing the seat trim, handle it carefully to keep dirt out and to avoid damage.

  • Do not drop, tilt, or bump the side air bag module while installing the seat. Always handle it with care.

  • After front side air bag module inflates, the front seatback assembly must be replaced.

  • When removing and installing the seat, use shop cloths to protect components from damage.

  • Before removing the front seat, ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.

Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals and wait at least three minutes. Refer to Battery Disconnect.

Slide the seat to the full forward position.

Remove the two rear seat bolts.

Slide the seat to the full rearward position.

Remove the two front seat bolts.

Tilt the seat rearward to disconnect the harness connectors from the seat and remove.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Warning:

  • Perform additional services when installing front passenger seat. Refer to Description.

  • Zero point reset must be performed every time the front passenger seat is removed from the Nissan Sentra vehicle.

  • Zero point reset is done after the front passenger seat is installed in vehicle and all bolts are tightened to specification.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the seat harness or the floor trim is not damaged during installation.

  • When installing the RH front seat, tighten the bolts in the order shown.

    RH front seat bolt torque

    : 50 N·m (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft-lb)

Heated Seat Switch

Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

The front heated seat switch is part of A/C switch assembly.

If replacing the front heated seat switch, replace the A/C switch assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation (AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER) or Removal and Installation (MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Power Seat Switch

Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the front seat. Removal and Installation .

Using a suitable tool (A) remove seat recline knob (1) and seat slide knob (2).

Using a suitable tool release pawls, then pull to release metal clips.

: Pawl

: Metal clip

Disconnect the harness connectors from the power seat switch.

Remove screws (A) and the power seat switch (1).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Lumbar Support Switch

Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the front seat. Removal and Installation .

Using a suitable tool release pawls, then pull to release metal clips.

: Pawl

: Metal clip

Disconnect the harness connectors from the lumbar support switch.

Release lumbar support switch harness retainers from cushion outer finisher

Release pawls and remove lumbar support switch (1).

: Pawl

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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