Nissan Pathfinder: Seat - Second Row Seat

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Body Interior :: Seat / Unit Disassembly and Assembly / Second Row Seat

Exploded View

CAPTAIN SEAT RH

1.	Headrest	2.	Headrest holder (locked)	3.	Headrest holder (free)
4.	Seatback trim	5.	Side air bag module bracket (For USA and Canada)	6.	Rear side air bag module (For USA and Canada)
7.	Seatback side inner cover upper	8.	Recliner release cable	9.	Seatback side outer cover lower
10	Reclining device cover	11.	Seat cushion outer finisher (RH)	12.	Recline lever
13.	Second row seat outer leg cover (RH)	14.	Seat cushion inner finisher (RH)	15.	Recline release cable assembly
16.	Front slide finisher (RH)	17.	Seat cushion trim	18.	Front slide finisher (LH)
19.	Seat harness	20.	Slide finisher	21.	Center cushion bracket
22.	Second row seat power walk in control unit	23.	Seat belt buckle (RH)	24.	Seat cushion inner finisher (LH)
25.	Seat cushion outer finisher (LH)	26.	Second row seat outer leg cover (LH)	27.	Armrest cover (with captain’s seat)
28.	Armrest (with captain’s seat)	29.	Seatback side inner cover lower	30.	Seatback side inner cover upper
31.	Seat walk in motor	32.	Walk in back switch	33.	Striker cover (RH)
34.	Striker cover (LH)	35.	Rear slide finisher (RH)	36.	Rear slide finisher (LH)
37.	Seatback board	38.	Tether anchor finisher	39.	Walk in back switch finisher
A.	Seatback pad (not serviceable)	B.	Refer to Removal and Installation.	C.	Seat cushion pad (not serviceable)
D.	Seat frame assembly (not serviceable)

CAPTAIN SEAT LH

1.	Headrest	2.	Headrest holder (free)	3.	Headrest holder (locked)
4.	Seatback trim	5.	Seatback side inner cover upper	6.	Seat walk in motor
7.	Armrest	8.	Armrest cover	9.	Seat outer finisher (RH)
10.	Second row seat outer leg cover (RH)	11.	Seat belt buckle (LH)	12.	Seat cushion inner finisher (RH)
13.	Seatback side inner cover lower	14.	Slide finisher	15.	Seat cushion trim
16.	Front slide finisher (RH)	17.	Front slide finisher (LH)	18.	Center cushion bracket
19.	Seat harness	20.	Second row seat outer leg cover (LH)	21.	Seat cushion inner finisher (LH)
22.	Seat cushion outer finisher (LH)	23.	Recliner lever	24.	Rear side air bag module (For USA and Canada)
25.	Side air bag module bracket (For USA and Canada)	26.	Recline release cable assembly	27.	Reclining device cover
28.	Seatback side outer cover lower	29.	Recliner release cable	30.	Seatback side outer cover upper
31.	Striker cover (LH)	32.	Striker cover (RH)	33.	Walk in back switch
34.	Rear slide finisher (LH)	35.	Rear slide finisher (RH)	36.	Tether anchor finisher
37.	Walk in back switch finisher	38.	Seatback board	A.	Seatback pad (not serviceable)
B.	Refer to Removal and Installation.	C.	Seat cushion pad (not serviceable)	D.	Seat frame assembly (not serviceable)

BENCH SEAT LH

1.	Headrest (LH)	2.	Headrest (center) (trim)	3.	Headrest (center) (pad)
4.	Headrest holder (locked)	5.	Headrest holder (free)	6.	Seat belt retractor finisher
7.	Seat belt retractor (center)	8.	Cup holder	9.	Armrest hinge finisher
10.	Armrest hinge	11.	Center armrest trim	12.	Center armrest pad
13.	Seat belt buckle (center)	14.	Seat belt buckle (LH)	15.	Armrest bracket
16.	Seat walk in motor	17.	Seatback side inner cover upper 1	18.	Seatback side inner cover lower
19.	Seat cushion inner finisher (RH)	20.	Seat cushion outer finisher (RH)	21.	Second row seat outer leg cover (RH)
22.	Slide finisher	23.	Seat cushion trim	24.	Front slide finisher (RH)
25.	Front slide finisher (LH)	26.	Center cushion bracket	27.	Seat harness
28.	Seat cushion inner finisher (LH)	29.	Second row seat outer leg cover (LH)	30.	Recline lever
31.	Seat cushion outer finisher (LH)	32.	Seatback side outer cover lower	33.	Seatback side outer cover upper
34.	Recline release cable assembly	35.	Recliner release cable	36.	Rear side air bag module (For USA and Canada)
37.	Side air bag module bracket (For USA and Canada)	38.	Rear slide finisher (LH)	39.	Rear slide finisher (RH)
40.	Seatback trim	41.	Seatback side inner cover upper 2	42.	Walk in back switch
43.	Striker cover (RH)	44.	Striker cover (LH)	45.	Seatback board
46.	Walk in back switch finisher	47.	Tether anchor finisher	48.	Armrest panel
A.	Refer to Removal and Installation.	B.	Seat cushion pad (not serviceable)	C.	Seat frame assembly (not serviceable)
D.	Seatback pad (not serviceable)

Seat Rh
Captain Seat Lh
Bench Seat Lh

Seat Rh Nissan Pathfinder 2025

Seatback

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 ignition switch OFF, 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 rear side air bag module.

Do not attempt to disassemble the rear side air bag module.

Do not expose the rear side air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).

Do not expose the rear 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 rear side air bag module has deployed, the seatback must be replaced.

Remove the seat from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the headrest.

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and remove the walk in back switch finisher (1) and tether anchor finisher (2) from the seatback board (3).

NOTE:

Captain seat LH shown, seat RH similar.

: Pawl

Release retainers (A) and hook fasteners (B), then remove the seatback board (1).

NOTE:

Captain seat LH shown; seat RH similar.

Remove clips (A) from seat frame assembly (1).

For models with captain seat, remove the armrest using the following steps:Release pawls and remove the armrest cover (1) from armrest (2).

: Pawl

Remove bolt from the armrest and remove the armrest.

For USA and Canada, remove the side air bag module bracket bolts (A) from the seat frame assembly (1).

NOTE:

Captain seat LH shown, seat RH similar.

Pull back the seatback trim and pad (1) and disconnect the harness connector (A) from the second row seat back heater (if equipped).

Reach up behind seatback trim, release pawls, then remove the headrest holder [locked (1)] and headrest holder [free (2)].

NOTE:

Captain seat LH shown; seat RH similar.

Seatback trim and seatback pad removed for clarity.

: Pawl

For USA and Canada, remove the rear side air bag module from the seatback trim and pad using the following steps:Release the seatback trim and pad from the seat frame assembly to access the rear side air bag module. Using a suitable tool, release harness retainers from the rear side air bag module bracket.

NOTE:

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

Remove nuts (A) and remove the side air bag module bracket (1).

Pull the rear side air bag module out of the chute and position aside.

CAUTION:

Replace the rear side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

Do not strike the rear side air bag module.

Remove seatback trim and seatback pad as an assembly from the seat frame assembly.

Separate seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad using the following steps:Release hook fasteners (A) and remove the hog rings from the seatback (1).

NOTE:

Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

: Hog ring

Remove the seatback trim from the seatback pad.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Always route the rear 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.

Install new hog rings on the seatback trim in original positions.
Use only one hog ring in each designated location.
Make sure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seatback trim and seatback pad wires.
Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.
Make sure hook fastener is pressed into place after seatback trim is assembled.
Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.

Seat Cushion

DISASSEMBLY

Remove the seat from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove seatback strap (A) from the seat frame assembly (1).

NOTE:

Captain seat LH shown, Seat RH similar.

Using a suitable tool, release clips and remove 2nd seat outer leg cover [LH (1)].

: Clip

Using a suitable tool, release metal clips and pawls and remove outer finisher [LH (1)].

	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Using a suitable tool, remove snap ring (A) and remove recline lever (1) from outer finisher [RH (2)].

Remove screw (A) from outer finisher [RH (1)].

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and metal clips from outer finisher [RH (1)].

	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Using suitable tool, release seat cushion trim clip and seat cushion trim J-clips (A) from the seat frame assembly.

(1)	: Seat cushion trim
	: Clip

Disconnect harness connector from second row seat cushion heater (if equipped).

Using a suitable tool, remove harness retainer from second row seat cushion heater (if equipped).

Remove seat cushion from seat frame assembly.

Separate seat cushion trim from seat cushion pad using the following steps.Remove the hog rings from seat cushion (1).

NOTE:

Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

: Hog ring

Remove the seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad.

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.

Captain Seat Lh Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Seatback

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:

NOTE:

If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the rear side air bag module has deployed, the seatback must be replaced.

Remove the seat from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the headrest.

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and remove the walk in back switch finisher (1) and tether anchor finisher (2) from the seatback board (3).

: Pawl

Release retainers (A) and hook fasteners (B), the remove the seatback board (1).

Remove clips (A) from the seat frame assembly (1).

Remove armrest cover (1) from armrest (2).

: Pawl

Remove bolt from armrest and remove armrest.

For USA and Canada, remove the side air bag module bracket bolts (A) from the seat frame assembly (1).

Pull back seatback trim and pad (1) and disconnect harness connector (A) from second row seat back heater (if equipped).

Reach up behind seatback trim and release pawls and remove the headrest holder [locked(1)] and headrest holder [free (2)].

NOTE:

Seatback trim and pad removed for clarity.

: Pawl

NOTE:

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

Remove nuts (A) and remove the side air bag module bracket (1).

Pull the rear side air bag module out of the chute and position aside.

CAUTION:

Replace the rear side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

Do not strike the rear side air bag module.

Remove the seatback trim and pad as an assembly from the seat frame assembly.

Separate the seatback trim from the seatback pad using the following steps.Release hook fasteners (A) and remove the hog rings from the seatback (1).

NOTE:

Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

: Hog ring

Remove the seatback trim from the seatback pad.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Install new hog rings on the seatback trim in original positions.
Use only one hog ring in each designated location.
Make sure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seatback trim and seatback pad wires.
Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.
Make sure hook fastener is pressed into place after seatback trim is assembled.
Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.

Seat Cushion

DISASSEMBLY

Remove the seat from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove seatback strap (A) from seat frame assembly (1).

Using a suitable tool, release clips and remove second seat outer leg cover [RH (1)].

: Clip

Using a suitable tool, release metal clips and pawls remove outer finisher [RH (1)].

	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Using a suitable tool, remove snap ring (A) and remove recline lever (1) from outer finisher [LH (2)].

Remove screw (A) from outer finisher [LH (1)].

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and metal clips from outer finisher [LH (1)].

	: Pawl
	: Metal clip

Using suitable tool, release seat cushion trim clip and seat cushion trim J-clips (A) from the seat frame assembly.

(1)	: Seat cushion trim
	: Clip

Disconnect harness connector from second row seat cushion heater (if equipped).

Using a suitable tool, remove harness retainer from second row seat cushion heater (if equipped).

Remove seat cushion from seat frame assembly.

Separate seat cushion trim from seat cushion pad using the following steps.Remove hog rings from seat cushion trim (1).

NOTE:

Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

: Hog ring

Remove seat cushion trim from seat cushion pad.

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.

Bench Seat Lh Nissan Pathfinder

Seatback

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:

NOTE:

If the vehicle has been involved in a collision and the side air bag module has deployed, the seatback must be replaced.

Remove the seat from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the headrests.

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and remove the seat belt retractor finisher (1).

: Pawl

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and remove the walk in back switch finisher (1) and tether anchor finishers (2).

: Pawl

Release retainers (A) and hook fasteners (B), then remove the seatback board (1).

Remove the center armrest. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove clips (A) from the seat frame assembly.

Remove screws (A) from seat frame assembly (1).

Using a suitable tool, release clips from the seatback trim (1).

	: Metal clip
	: Clip

Pull back seatback trim and pad (1) and disconnect harness connector (A) from second row seat back heater (LH) (if equipped).

For USA and Canada, remove bolts (A) from the side air bag module bracket (1).

Reach up behind the seatback trim, release pawls and remove the headrest holder [locked (1)] and headrest holder [free (2)].

NOTE:

Seatback trim and seatback pad removed for clarity.

: Pawl

Remove the armrest panel. Refer to Exploded View.

Route the seat belt retractor (center) through the seatback trim and seatback pad.

NOTE:

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

Remove nuts (A) and remove the side air bag module bracket (1).

Pull the rear side air bag module out of the chute and position aside.

CAUTION:

Replace the rear side air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

Do not strike the rear side air bag module.

Remove the seatback trim and pad as an assembly from the seat frame assembly.

Separate seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad using the following steps.Release hook fasteners (A) and remove the hog rings from the seatback (1).

NOTE:

Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

: Hog ring

Remove the seatback trim from the seatback pad.

If necessary, remove bolt (A) and remove the seat belt retractor [center (1)].

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

Install new hog rings on the seatback trim in original positions.
Use only one hog ring in each designated location.
Make sure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seatback trim and seatback pad wires.
Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.
Make sure hook fastener is pressed into place after seatback trim is assembled.
Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.

Seat Cushion

DISASSEMBLY

Remove seat from vehicle. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove seatback strap (A) from seat frame assembly.

Using a suitable tool, release clips and remove 2nd seat leg cover [RLH (1)].

: Clip

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and metal clips and remove outer finisher [RH (1)].

	: Metal clip
	: Clip

Using a suitable tool, remove snap ring (A) and remove the recline lever (1) from outer finisher [LH (2)].

Remove screw (A) from outer finisher [LH (1)].

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and metal clips from outer finisher [LH (1)].

	: Metal clip
	: Clip

Disconnect harness connector from second row seat cushion heater (LH) (if equipped).

Using suitable tool, release seat trim clip and seat trim J-clips (A) from the seat frame assembly.

(1)	: Seat cushion trim
	: Clip

Remove seat cushion from seat frame assembly.

Separate the seat cushion trim from seat cushion pad using the following steps.Remove the hog rings from the underside of the seat cushion (1).

: Hog ring

Remove the hog rings from the top side of the seat cushion (1).

: Hog ring

NOTE:

Remove all pieces of hog rings and discard them.

Remove seat cushion trim from the seat cushion pad.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

Install new hog rings on the seatback trim in original positions.
Use only one hog ring in each designated location.
Make sure hog rings are correctly fastened around both the seatback trim and seatback pad wires.
Use NISSAN standard hog rings and tools to assemble.
Make sure hook fastener is pressed into place after seatback trim is assembled.
Smooth out all wrinkles during assembly.