NTB13063
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: NTB13063
If you confirm: the front passenger seatback has a greater than normal vibration at highway speeds and there are no other shake or vibrations with the vehicle. Action: use the repair flow chart on page 3 to determine the repair(s) to
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Classification : BT12-023 Ref eren ce: D at e: NTB13-063 June 7, 2013 2009 - 2013 MAXIMA; FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ABOVE NORMAL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS APPLIED VEHICLE: 2009 - 2013 Maxima (A35) APPLIED VINs and DATES: Go to page 4 IF YOU CONFIRM: The front passenger seatback has a greater than normal vibration at highway speeds AND There are no other shake or vibrations with the vehicle. ACTION: Use the REPAIR FLOW CHART on page 3 to determine the repair(s) to be performed. NOTES: • The description under IF YOU CONFIRM must exist for this bulletin to apply. • If determined the passenger seatback frame will be replaced: ¾ The headrest, seatback pad, seatback frame bolts, and side airbag nuts must also be replaced. ¾ The seatback trim and seatback board will be reused. • Do not replace the seat cushion and frame assembly or complete seat assembly. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire REPAIR FLOW CHART as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not ‘do-it-yourselfers’. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle. 1/8 PARTS INFORMATION * DESCRIPTION Frame & Device Assy Front Seat Back, RH Pad-Front Seat Back (w/ heated seat) PART # QUANTITY 87604-9DA6E 1 87611-9DA6B 1 Pad-Front Seat Back (w/o heated seat) 87611-9DA4B 1 Head Rest Assy-Front Seat * 1 Brkt-Front Seat Adjuster *** 87414-9N00B 1 ** Rod-air bag, front seat (side airbag nuts) 87332-9N00B 2 Bolt (seatback frame bolt) 87799-9N00B 4 Rod-Air Bag, Front Seat (rod bolt) 87607-9N00B 2 Look up the current passenger head rest assembly Part Number (P/N) by VIN in WINFAST or equivalent Electronic Parts Catalog. Find this “Parts Catalog” P/N in Table A below. Order the new P/N listed to the right. ** Determine if this part is needed. Refer to the REPAIR FLOW CHART on page 3. *** Seat bracket: Includes mounting hardware. Table A If Parts Catalog Passenger Head Rest P/N is: 86400-9N00B or 86400-ZX70B If Parts Catalog Passenger Head Rest P/N is: 86400-9DB0E 86400-9N10A Order Head Rest P/N: 86400-9DA6B 86400-9N00C 86400-9DA6C 86400-9NA0E or 86400-9DA0E 86400-9DA6E 86400-9N10B or 86400-ZX80B 86400-9DB6B 86400-9N10C 86400-9DB6C Order Head Rest P/N: 86400-9DB6E 86400-9DB6A 86400-9N20B or 86400-ZX83B 86400-9DC6B 86400-9N20C 86400-9DC0E 86400-9N20A 86400-ZY90D 86400-9DC6C 86400-9DC6E 86400-9DC6A 86400-9DC6D CLAIMS INFORMATION Submit a Primary Part (PP) type claim using the following claims coding: DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIAG FRT RPL RIGHT SEAT BACK FRAME ASS'Y 87604-9DA6E VH22AA ZN 32 (1) (1) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate time. 2/8 NTB13-063 REPAIR FLOW CHART The passenger front seatback vibrates at highway speeds For ALL vehicles built before VIN 1N4AA5AP(*)DC 814045 and November 2, 2012: The front passenger seatback frame will be replaced Before replacing the front passenger seatback frame: Was the vehicle built before VIN 1N4AA51E(*)9C 849053 and May 1, 2009? Yes No Inspect for previous seat bracket installation Replace the front passenger seatback frame only Was a seat bracket previously installed? No Yes Replace the front passenger seatback frame AND install the seat bracket END 3/8 NTB13-063 SERVICE PROCEDURE IMPORTANT: Follow all cautions, warnings, and notes in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) when working on or near a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), such as an airbag. NOTE: • Use suitable protective covering where needed during seat assembly removal and installation. • Perform all repairs in a clean environment. For ALL vehicles built before VIN 1N4AA5AP(*)DC 814045 and November 2, 2012: Replace the front passenger seatback frame. • The front passenger head rest also needs to be replaced with this repair (see Table A on page 3). • Refer to the J BODY INTERIOR > Seat section of the ESM, if needed. In addition to above, for vehicles built before VIN 1N4AA51E(*)9C 849053 and May 1, 2009: Check for seat bracket installation. • If a seat bracket is found, reuse it. • If a seat bracket is not found, install one. ¾ The seat bracket can be checked for and installed during seatback frame replacement. ¾ Refer to page 6 for installation tips. 4/8 NTB13-063 Example of Front Passenger Seat 3 22 5/8 NTB13-063 Tips on Seat Bracket Installation NOTES: • Although pictures show the seat assembly in the vehicle, all repairs should performed with the seat removed. • The seat bracket should be installed after seatback frame replacement. Seat bracket 1. Remove the passenger seat cushion outer finisher as follows: a. While carefully pulling out on the center of the finisher, insert a suitable tool in the gap, and then carefully pry between it and the inside finisher (see Figure 1). Figure 1 b. Work your way around the back of the finisher, continuing to pull while pushing on each clip point. See Figure 2 and Figure 3 (next page) for clip point locations. Push On Clip Figure 2 6/8 NTB13-063 c. With the rear of the finisher unclipped, carefully pull more on the finisher to unfasten the four side clips. See Figure 3 for the four side clip locations. NOTE: The front clip is not unfastened at this time, even though Figure 3 shows it is. Inside Finisher Outer Finisher Side Clips Clip Points Side Clips Front Clip Figure 3 d. To unfasten the front clip, grab and pull on the front inner edge of the finisher while prying between it and the frame it’s clipped to (see Figure 4). Seat Frame Pull Finisher Here Front Clip Figure 4 7/8 NTB13-063 2. Pop the stud (supplied with the seat bracket) through the hole at the rear of the Outboard (O/B) track from underneath, and then hold it in place (see Figure 5). TORX bolt goes through this hole NOTE: It may be easier to install and hold the stud with a strong magnet. Bracket 3. Position the bracket with the stud through its lower hole, and then install the nut and new TORX bolt finger tight (see Figure 5). Stud NOTES: • • Figure 5 A nut and TORX bolt come with the seat bracket. Do not reuse the old TORX bolt. 4. Torque the bolt first, and then the nut. Figure 6 shows the bracket installed. • Torque the bolt first to 45-55 N•m (4.6-5.6 kg-m, 33-41 ft lbs). • Torque the nut to 20.6-30.6 N•m (2.1-3.1 kg-m, 15-23 ft lbs). Bracket installed Figure 6 8/8 NTB13-063