Nissan Ariya: Removal and Installation

Nissan Ariya (FE0) 2023-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Body Interior / Seat / Removal and Installation

Front Seat
Front Seatback
Front Seat Cushion
Front Seat Cushion Finisher
Rear Seat
Rear Seatback
Rear Seat Cushion
Power Seat Switch
Lumbar Support Switch
Seat Blower Motor
Rear Heated Seat Switch

Front Seat

Exploded View

REMOVAL

	Headrest		Front seat assembly
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

DISASSEMBLY

Power seat

	Headrest holder (lock)	Headrest holder (free)	Seatback assembly
	Lumber support unit	Inside seat cushion finisher inner	Inside seat cushion finisher outer
	Inside seat cushion finisher lower outer	Inside seat cushion finisher lower inner	Seat cushion suspension
	Seat cushion harness bracket	Seat cushion blower motor ^*	Seat cushion pad
	Seat cushion trim	Seat cushion lower end cap front inner	Seat cushion lower end cap front outer
	Driver seat control unit	Seat cushion frame	Outside seat cushion finisher lower
	Power seat switch	Lumber support switch	Slide switch knob
	Reclining switch knob	Outside seat cushion finisher outer	Seat cushion lower end cap rear outer
	Seat cushion lower end cap rear inner	Outside seat cushion finisher inner	Seatback blower motor ^*
	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Metal clip
	: Always replace after every disassembly.
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
, , , , , : Indicates that the part is connected at points with same symbol in actual Nissan Ariya vehicle.

*: With heater and ventilation seat system

	Headrest holder (lock)	Headrest holder (free)	Seatback blower motor ^*1
	Outside seat cushion finisher inner	Seat cushion lower end cap rear inner	Seat cushion lower end cap rear outer
	Power seat switch	Outside seat cushion finisher outer	Reclining switch knob
	Slide switch knob	Outside seat cushion finisher lower	Seat cushion frame
	Passenger seat control unit ^*2	Seat cushion lower end cap front outer	Occupant detection system control unit
	Seat cushion lower end cap front inner	Seat cushion blower motor ^*1	Seat cushion pad
	Seat cushion trim	Seat cushion harness bracket	Seat cushion suspension
	Inside seat cushion finisher lower inner	Inside seat cushion finisher lower outer	Inside seat cushion finisher outer
	Seatback suspension	Inside seat cushion finisher inner	Seatback assembly
	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Metal clip
	: Always replace after every disassembly.
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
, , , , , : Indicates that the part is connected at points with same symbol in actual Nissan Ariya vehicle.

*1: With heater and ventilation seat system

*2: With memory function

Manual Seat

	Headrest holder (lock)	Headrest holder (free)	Seatback assembly
	Seatback suspension	Inside seat cushion finisher inner	Inside seat cushion finisher outer
	Inside seat cushion finisher lower outer	Inside seat cushion finisher lower inner	Seat cushion suspension
	Seat cushion harness bracket	Seat cushion pad	Seat cushion trim
	Seat cushion lower end cap front inner	Seat cushion lower end cap front outer	Seat cushion frame
	Outside seat cushion finisher lower	Lifter knob	Outside seat cushion finisher outer
	Reclining knob	Seat cushion lower end cap rear outer	Seat cushion lower end cap rear inner
	Outside seat cushion finisher inner
	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Metal clip
	: Always replace after every disassembly.
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
, , , , , : Indicates that the part is connected at points with same symbol in actual Nissan Ariya vehicle.

	Headrest holder (lock)	Headrest holder (free)	Outside seat cushion finisher inner
	Seat cushion lower end cap rear inner	Seat cushion lower end cap rear outer	Reclining knob
	Outside seat cushion finisher outer	Lifter knob	Outside seat cushion finisher lower
	Seat cushion frame	Seat cushion lower end cap front outer	Occupant detection system control unit
	Seat cushion lower end cap front inner	Seat cushion pad	Seat cushion trim
	Seat cushion harness bracket	Seat cushion suspension	Inside seat cushion finisher lower inner
	Inside seat cushion finisher lower outer	Inside seat cushion finisher outer	Seatback suspension
	Inside seat cushion finisher inner	Seatback assembly
	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Metal clip
	: Always replace after every disassembly.
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
, , , , , : Indicates that the part is connected at points with same symbol in actual Nissan Ariya vehicle.

Removal & Installation

CAUTION:

When removing and installing the passenger seat, perform the Zero-point reset operations. Refer to Work Procedure.

When removing and installing, use shop cloths to protect parts from damage.

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

If seatback assembly is removed, remove outside seat cushion finisher outer before removing front seat (Refer to Disassembly & Assembly.). And then, tilt seatback assembly angle (A) backward to 80° or more.

Headrest holder

Center of installing hole for headrest

Mounting bolt of seatback assembly

Remove headrest.

Remove lap pre-tensioner anchor from lap pre-tensioner. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Fully lift up front seat.

Remove front seat mounting bolts.Slide front seat to front most position. Remove front seat mounting bolts of rear side. Slide front seat to rear most position. Remove front seat mounting bolts of front side.

Disengage harness fixing clips of seat cushion lower, and then disconnect harness connectors.

WARNING:

When removing the battery negative terminal, refer to Precautions for Removing Battery Terminal.

When working, be careful to prevent accidental explosion the each air bag module, refer to Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER".

Never insert the screw driver etc. to the each air bag module harness connector. (To prevent accidental explosion the inflator by static electricity)

CAUTION:

Before performing disengage/disconnect operation, check the engage, connect position of harness/harness connector locations.

Remove front seat from Nissan Ariya vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Before installing the seat to vehicle, check the slide rail locking position which inner and outer side. They should be locking same position.

Before tightening seat mounting bolt, check that carpet is not caught in sliding leg bolt hole.

When installing, tighten mounting bolts according to the numerical order 1→4 as shown in the figure (Figure indicate the Driver seat, Passenger seat is symmetrical).

Tighten seat mounting bolts by specified torque value, specified torque value is refer to Exploded View.

After installing, perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT. If the system is normal and "PAST" of "Self Diagnostic Result" is indicated, always perform "ERASE" of "Self Diagnostic Result" using CONSULT. Then, if not erase the result, refer to CONSULT Function.

Front Seatback

Disassembly & Assembly

WARNING:

When working, be careful to prevent accidental explosion the each air bag module, refer to Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER".

CAUTION:

When disassembly, use the remover tool made by plastic.

DISASSEMBLY

Remove outside and inside seat cushion finisher outer. Refer to Disassembly & Assembly.

Disengage seatback trim fixing retainer .

Power seat
Manual seat

Disengage seatback trim fixing retainers .

Open seatback trim fixing fasteners .

Disengage seatback trim fixing retainers .

Disconnect seatback heater harness connector, and then disengage harness fixing clips. (If equipped)

Disengage fixing pawls according to numerical order 1→4 indicated by arrows as shown in figure, and then remove headrest holders.

CAUTION:

Before removing headrest holders, check its orientation because its has install direction (front/rear, left and right).

Remove seatback blower motor. (If equipped) Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove lumber support unit. (If equipped)Disconnect lumber support unit harness connector, and then disengage harness fixing clips. Disengage fixing clip, and then remove lumber support unit.

Remove seatback suspension. (If equipped)

Disconnect harness connectors of seat frame and seat cushion harness bracket, and then disengage harness fixing clips.

CAUTION:

Before performing disengage/disconnect operation, check the engage, connect position of harness/harness connector locations.

Remove seatback assembly.Remove outside and inside seat cushion finisher inner. Refer to Disassembly & Assembly. Remove mounting bolts, and then remove seatback assembly.

ASSEMBLY

Note the following items, and then assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Never reuse mounting bolts of seatback assembly and seat cushion frame connecting. After removing, always replace new bolts.

When installing seatback assembly, make sure that seatback assembly angle (A) is tilted backward to 80° or more.

Headrest holder

Center of installing hole for headrest

Mounting bolt of seatback assembly

When installing headrest holders, be careful to orientation install direction (front/rear, left and right).

Be installed harnesses and harness fixing clips in position.

If harnesses clip be broken, replace with new clip and it install in position where marked before removing clip.

Front Seat Cushion

Disassembly & Assembly

CAUTION:

When disassembly, use the remover tool made by plastic.

DISASSEMBLY

Remove fixing screws, and then remove occupant detection system control unit. (If equipped)

Remove outside and inside seat cushion finisher outer. Refer to Disassembly & Assembly.

Disconnect lap pre-tensioner harness connector .

CAUTION:

For installing/removing lap pre-tensioner harness connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove connector.

Install connector with lock raised, and push lock into connector.

After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.

Disengage seatback trim fixing retainer .

Power seat
Manual seat

Disengage seatback trim fixing retainers .

Open seatback trim fixing fasteners .

Disengage seatback trim fixing retainers .

Disconnect harness connectors of seat frame and seat cushion harness bracket, and then disengage harness fixing clips.

CAUTION:

Before performing disengage/disconnect operation, check the engage, connect position of harness/harness connector locations.

Remove seat cushion blower motor fixing screws . (If equipped)

Disengage fixing pawls according to numerical order 1→3 indicated by arrows as shown in figure, and then remove seat cushion harness bracket.

: Pawl

Disengage seat cushion trim fixing retainers .

Remove seat cushion trim and pad as a set from seat cushion frame.

Remove hog rings, and then separate seat cushion trim and pad.

CAUTION:

Never disassemble seat cushion heater from seat cushion pad . (If equipped)

Never disassemble seat cushion bellows and seat cushion blower motor from seat cushion pad . (If equipped)

Before removing hog rings, check its position because its should be install in position.

Remove seat cushion suspension.

Remove driver seat control unit. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove passenger seat control unit. (If equipped) Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove seatback assembly. Refer to Disassembly & Assembly.

ASSEMBLY

Note the following items, and then assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

If occupant detection system control unit of passenger seat is replaced, perform the Zero-point reset operations. Refer to Work Procedure.

If seat cushion frame is replaced, perform the Zero-point reset operations. Refer to Work Procedure.

Always install the hog ring in position.

Never reuse hog ring after disassembly, using a new hog ring.

Use the new hog ring if crimped unsuccessfully.

Be installed harnesses and harness fixing clips in position.

If harnesses clip be broken, replace with new clip and it install in position where marked before removing clip.

Front Seat Cushion Finisher

Disassembly & Assembly

CAUTION:

When disassembly, use the remover tool made by plastic.

OUTSIDE SEAT CUSHION FINISHER OUTER / LOWER

DISASSEMBLY (Power seat)

Apply protect tape (A) to prevent damage.

Disengage outside seat cushion finisher outer fixing clip, pawls and metal clip using a remover tool (A).

	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Pull out fixing hook portion according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure, and then remove outside seat cushion finisher outer.

Disconnect harness connectors of outside seat cushion finisher outer, and then disengage harness fixing clips.

Disengage outside seat cushion finisher lower fixing pawl and metal clip, and then remove fixing screw .

	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Remove outside seat cushion finisher lower according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure.

DISASSEMBLY (Manual seat)

Remove lifter knob while pulling portion according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure.

Remove mounting bolt , and then remove reclining knob.

Remove outside seat cushion finisher outer fixing screw .

Apply protect tape (A) to prevent damage.

Disengage outside seat cushion finisher outer fixing clip, pawls and metal clip using a remover tool (A).

	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Pull out fixing hook portion according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure, and then remove outside seat cushion finisher outer.

Disengage outside seat cushion finisher lower fixing pawl and metal clip, and then remove fixing screw .

	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Remove outside seat cushion finisher lower according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure.

ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

INSIDE SEAT CUSHION FINISHER OUTER / LOWER OUTER / LOWER INNER

DISASSEMBLY

Disengage fixing pawls, and then remove inside seat cushion finisher lower outer.

: Pawl

Disengage harness fixing clip of inside seat cushion finisher lower outer, and then disconnect harness connector.

Remove fixing screw , and then remove inside seat cushion finisher lower inner.

Remove front seat belt buckle. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Apply protect tape (A) to prevent damage.

Disengage inside seat cushion finisher outer fixing clip, pawls and metal clip using a remover tool (A).

	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Pull out fixing hook portion according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure, and then remove inside seat cushion finisher outer.

ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

INSIDE / OUTSIDE SEAT CUSHION FINISHER INNER

DISASSEMBLY

Remove seat cushion trim and pad. Refer to Disassembly & Assembly.

Remove fixing screw, and then remove inside and outside seat cushion finisher inner.

ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

SEAT CUSHION LOWER END CAP INNER / OUTER

DISASSEMBLY

Disengage fixing pawls and using a remover tool (C) according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure, and then remove seat cushion lower end cap.

Front side

: Pawl
Rear side

: Pawl

ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Rear Seat

Exploded View

REMOVAL

Headrest LH	Center headrest	Seatback assembly LH
Headrest RH	Seatback assembly RH	Seatback striker RH
Seatback bolster RH	Center hinge	Seat cushion assembly
Seat cushion hook	Seatback bolster LH	Seatback striker LH
Center hinge cover
: Pawl
: Always replace after every disassembly.
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

DISASSEMBLY

Seat cushion

Seat cushion trim

Seat cushion pad

Seatback RH

Headrest holder (lock)	Headrest holder (free)	Seatback lock knob escutcheon
Seatback lock knob	Knob cable	Seatback lock cover
Seatback frame	Seatback silencer	Seatback pad
Seatback trim
: Clip
: Pawl
: Metal clip

Seatback LH

	Seatback lock cover	Knob cable	Seatback lock knob escutcheon
	Seatback lock knob	Headrest holder (lock)	Headrest holder (free)
	Center seat belt finisher	Seatback frame	Armrest hinge cover^*
	Armrest bush^*	Armrest assembly^*	Armrest hinge bush^*
	Seatback pad	Seatback trim	Seatback silencer
	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Metal clip
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
, : Indicates that the part is connected at points with same symbol in actual Nissan Ariya vehicle.

*: With armrest

Removal & Installation

CAUTION:

When removing and installing, use shop cloths to protect parts from damage.

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Never damage to harness and harness connector where lower of seat cushion when removing seat cushion.

Remove seat cushion assembly.Lift up seat cushion assembly at a close position of engaging portion , and then disengage seat cushion hooks.

Pull out seatbelt buckles while pulling up seat cushion assembly. Disconnect harness connector

and disengage body harness fixing clips

while pulling up seat cushion assembly.

Remove seat cushion assembly from the Nissan Ariya vehicle.

Remove seatback bolster.Remove mounting bolt .

Put up seatback bolster by arrow direction as shown in figure.

Disconnect rear side air bag module harness connector

, and then remove seatback bolster.

CAUTION:

Seatback bolster has included rear side air bag module.

Never disassemble seatback bolster trim, bad and rear side air bag module. If need to replace them, replace by assembly.

To prevent accidental explosion, always place the rear side air bag module with deploying direction facing upward as shown in figure.

: Deploying direction

To prevent damage to the parts, never impact to the seatback bolster.

Replace seatback bolster if it is dropped or sustains an impact.

To prevent accidental explosion, never expose seatback bolster to temperature of more than 90°C (194°F).

To prevent damage to the parts, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with seatback bolster.

Remove seatback assembly RH.Remove headrest RH. Remove luggage finisher mask RH. Refer to Removal & Installation. Remove seatback assembly RH mounting nuts .

Release seatback locking, and then tilt seatback forward. Disengage hole

from supporting pin

of seatback frame LH indicated by arrow as shown in figure, and then remove seatback RH.

Remove seatback assembly LH.Remove center headrest and headrest LH. Remove luggage finisher mask LH. Refer to Removal & Installation. Remove center seat belt anchor plate. Refer to Removal & Installation. Remove seatback assembly LH mounting nuts .

Release seatback locking, and then tilt seatback forward. Remove seatback assembly LH from Nissan Ariya vehicle.

Remove luggage floor spacer. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Remove center hinge cover.

Remove mounting bolts , and then remove center hinge.

Disengage fixing pawls while turn over floor carpet, and then remove seat cushion hook.

: Pawl

Remove luggage side lower finisher. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Remove mounting bolts , and then remove seatback striker.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Never reuse seat cushion hook. After removing, always replace new seat cushion hook.

Be care full to direction of seat back bracket when installing seatback LH and RH.

: Nissan Ariya Vehicle front

Tighten seat mounting bolts by specified torque value, specified torque value is refer to Exploded View.

Rear Seatback

Disassembly & Assembly

CAUTION:

When disassembly, use the remover tool made by plastic.

DISASSEMBLY

Disengage fixing pawls according to numerical order 1→3 indicated by arrows as shown in figure, and then remove center seat belt finisher. (Seatback assembly LH)

	: Pawl
	: Nissan Ariya Vehicle front

Disengage fixing pawls while raising up part of seatback lock knob by using remover tool (A), and then remove seatback lock knob escutcheon.

	: Pawl
	: Nissan Ariya Vehicle front

Disengage fixing metal clips using a remover tool (A), and then remove seatback lock cover.

: Metal clip

Disengage seatback trim fixing retainer .

Seatback assembly LH
Seatback assembly RH

Open seatback trim fixing fastener .

Seatback assembly LH
Seatback assembly RH

Pull out end of seatback trim fixing fastener , and then open it.

Seatback assembly LH
Seatback assembly RH

Disengage seatback trim fixing retainer .

Seatback assembly LH
Seatback assembly RH

Remove armrest assembly. (If equipped)Remove fixing clip , and then remove armrest hinge cover.

Remove armrest assembly mounting bolt

Remove armrest assembly according to numerical order 1→2 indicated by arrows as shown in figure.

Remove armrest bushes and armrest hinge bush.

Disengage fixing pawls while pinching pawls according to arrows as shown in figure, and then remove headrest holder.

CAUTION:

Before removing, check its orientation (front/rear, right/left).

Remove seatback trim and pad as a set from seatback frame.

Remove seatback silencer.

Remove hog ring, and then separate seatback trim and pad.

CAUTION:

Before removing hog rings, check the installation position of hog rings.

Remove seatback lock knob.Disengage knob cable fixing clip. Disengage the end of knob cable from seatback frame latch according to numerical order 1→3 indicated by arrows while pulling latch as shown in figure.

Remove seatback lock knob fixing screw

while pulling knob as shown in figure.

Remove seatback lock knob while pulling knob as shown in figure.

Remove knob cable from seatback lock knob according to numerical order 1→3 indicated by arrows as shown in figure.

ASSEMBLY

Note the following items, and then assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Always install the hog ring in position.

Never reuse hog ring after disassembly, using a new hog ring.

Use the new hog ring if crimped unsuccessfully.

When installing headrest holders, be careful to orientation install direction (front/rear, left and right).

Rear Seat Cushion

Disassembly & Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

Remove hog rings, and then separate seat cushion trim and pad.

CAUTION:

Never disassemble seat cushion heater from seat cushion pad. (If equipped)

Never disassemble occupant detection sensor from seat cushion pad.

Before removing hog rings, check its position because its should be install in position.

ASSEMBLY

Note the following items, and then assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Always install the hog ring in position.

Never reuse hog ring after disassembly, using a new hog ring.

Use the new hog ring if crimped unsuccessfully.