Classification:

RS17-021

Reference:

Date:

NTB17-033

March 27, 2017

2016 MAXIMA;
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM RETROFIT
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2016 Maxima (A36)

SERVICE INFORMATION
The information in this bulletin is provided for customers who have concerns with their
vehicle’s Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation after all campaigns have been
completed.
Follow the steps in this bulletin to determine if this OCS retrofit procedure is applicable to
the vehicle you are working on.

DETERMINE IF OCS RETROFIT APPLIES
1. Check Service COMM to confirm if the OCS reprogramming campaign has been
completed (R1609 / NTB16-052).
Completed:


Write on the repair order the date it was completed and by which dealer.



Go to step 2.

Not Completed:


Complete campaign R1609 / NTB16-052.



No further action needed. OCS retrofit does NOT apply.

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.

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2. Verify and document the customer’s concern (have the customer demonstrate the
concern).
3. Using CONSULT-III plus, check for Air bag or OCS related DTCs.
No Air bag or OCS DTCs: go to step 4.
Air bag or OCS DTCs stored:


Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section SRC – SRS Air bag
Control System, for diagnostic and repair information.



OCS retrofit does NOT apply.

4. If all of the following are confirmed:


Campaign R1609 / NTB16-052 has been completed.



Customer concern has been confirmed and documented.



No air bag or OCS DTCs are stored.

Then
5. Replace the front passenger seat frame and seat belt buckle (mounted to the seat).


Go to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3.



See PARTS INFORMATION.

6. Perform Zero Point Reset, using CONSULT-III plus.


Refer to page 12.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Passenger Seat: Removal
WARNING: This procedure involves working under the front passenger seat. The metal
seat frame has sharp edges.
CAUTION: Handle interior trim carefully to avoid damage. Work with clean hands and
clean tools to avoid dirt and stains. Use protective covers as needed.
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 air
bag or OCS components.

1. Turn the ignition ON, engine OFF.

2. Write down the radio settings.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2
SAT 3
Bass

1

2

Treble

3

Balance

4

Fade

5

6

Spd Sen. Vol.

3. Record (write down) any other customer settings that will be lost when the battery is
disconnected.


Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) section PG-Power Supply, Ground,
& Circuit Elements, for a listing of systems that may lose settings or memory when
disconnecting the 12V battery.
 Look in the PG section index for ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.
 This list often includes items such as audio, HVAC, power windows, clock,
etc.

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4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Carefully remove the front passenger seat.


Refer to the ESM, section SE-Seat, for front passenger seat removal.



The power seat may need forward/backward movement to access the mounting
bolts. Follow the ESM for battery connection/disconnection.



Each time the battery is disconnected, wait at least three (3) minutes before
continuing.

6. Set the seat in a clean working area.

Seat Frame Assembly and Seat Belt Buckle: Replacement
1. Replace the seat frame assembly and seat belt buckle.


See PARTS INFORMATION.



Refer to the ESM, section SE-Seat and SB-Seat Belt, for front passenger seat
frame assembly and seat belt buckle replacement.
NOTE: The side air bag electrical harness is not fastened on the new seat frame
assembly. It is part of the new seat frame assembly, but must be fastened before
installing the seat.
 Side air bag electrical harness routing: Go to pages 6 and 7.
WARNING: The side air bag electrical harness must be routed and fastened as
shown on pages 6 and 7.

 Transfer the existing seat cushion assembly to the new seat frame assembly in
reverse order of removal.
o Heated seats: Make sure to route the seat cushion heater unit electrical
harness as shown on pages 8, 9, and 10.
 For seat belt buckle installation: Go to page 11.

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Front Passenger Seat: Installation
1. Install the front passenger seat in reverse order of removal.


Refer to the ESM, section SE-Seat, for front passenger seat installation.



The power seat may need forward/backward movement to access the mounting
bolts. Follow the ESM for battery connection/disconnection.



Each time the battery is disconnected, wait at least three (3) minutes before
continuing.



Install a new clip for the body harness (on page 6, see 1 in Figure 2).
 See PARTS INFORMATION for the clip’s part number.



Seat mounting bolts torque:
49 N•m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft lbs)



Torque the bolts in the sequence
shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1

2. If the battery cables were not connected as part of the seat installation, reconnect them
now, positive cable first.
3. Reset/reinitialize systems as needed.


Refer to the ESM, section PG-Power, Supply & Ground Elements, for a listing of
systems that require reset/initialization after reconnecting the 12V battery.
 Look in the PG section index for ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REMOVING
BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL.
 This list often includes items such as audio, power windows, clock, etc.

4. Perform Zero Point Reset using CONSULT-III plus.


Go to page 12.

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All Front Passenger Seats: Side Air Bag Electrical Harness Routing


Climate controlled seat shown. Heated and non-heated seats similar.
Side air bag
connector
fastens here

Front of
lower
seat frame

When seat is installed, body

1 harness clip fastens here

Clip

Harness runs
under this
seat motor
When seat is installed,
reusable body harness
clip fastens here

Clip

Clip
WARNING: This harness
must be routed and
fastened as shown

Clip

Existing
pink clip-1

This area
enlarged
on page 7
Figure 2
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All Front Passenger Seat Frames: Side Air Bag Electrical Harness Routing (continued)
Existing
pink clip-1

Place
pink
Reuse
pink clips
clipsfrom
on the
white
tape seat
old/removed
of both
Place
pink clips on
harnesses
white tape of both
harnesses

Existing
pink clip-1

“Passenger
door” side of
seat (seat is
upside down)

Clip

WARNING: This harness
must be routed and
fastened as shown

Figure 3
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Heated Seats Only

Seat Cushion Heater Electrical Connector: Removal
“Passenger
door” side of
seat (seat is
upside down)
Insert tool between clip
and connector, then
slide connector off clip

Heater connector

Figure 4

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Heated seats only (continued)

Seat Cushion Heater Electrical Harness: Routing


Route the seat cushion heater’s electrical harness as shown in Figure 5 below.

Heater
harness

Heater
harness

Harness goes
through this opening
Heater
harness