Disconnect battery for seat removal?

gomer_110 · 03-01-2013, 03:54 PM

I know it's probably a stupid question but do I need to disconnect the battery in order to remove the seats? Just want to make sure the airbag doesn't go off in my face.

GaleForce · 03-01-2013, 04:16 PM

For the 2 minutes it takes to disconnect the battery, I would.

kenchan · 03-01-2013, 04:17 PM

yah, best that you do for sure. unplug it, step on brake pedal for 15sec.

SouthArk370Z · 03-01-2013, 04:29 PM

Yes.
Since it is so readily available on this site, check out the FSM warnings and special procedures for working with/around air bags. It could save you a lot of money. And you might poke your eye out.

Edit: If the 2011 FSM is not avail, the procedures will be the same in the 2009-2010 versions.

Mr&Mrs · 03-01-2013, 04:37 PM

Glad you posted this, I yanked out my passenger seat with it hooked up, and was going to do the same for my drivers side as soon as I get my Sparcos back. OOPS!!!

Waiz · 03-01-2013, 04:48 PM

Not a dumb question at all, for safety it would be best but I believe you could also just unplug the seat harness and it should remove the power source?

Correct me if I'm wrong here...

SouthArk370Z · 03-01-2013, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

Not a dumb question at all, for safety it would be best but I believe you could also just unplug the seat harness and it should remove the power source?

Correct me if I'm wrong here...

You're not really wrong, but ...
You can probably unplug the air bag connector without out setting off the bag. But there is a slight risk of doing damage to the rest of the system. Granted, it is a very low possibility, but the affected system can get very expensive to repair. From what I have read, there is a chance that you will set off the bag when the connector is plugged back in*. Maybe not a big chance, but, once again, an expensive outcome if it does happen.

*Edit: when the car is powered

gomer_110 · 03-01-2013, 07:35 PM

Thanks for all the useful input everyone.

Waiz · 03-02-2013, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

You're not really wrong, but ...
You can probably unplug the air bag connector without out setting off the bag. But there is a slight risk of doing damage to the rest of the system. Granted, it is a very low possibility, but the affected system can get very expensive to repair. From what I have read, there is a chance that you will set off the bag when the connector is plugged back in*. Maybe not a big chance, but, once again, an expensive outcome if it does happen.

*Edit: when the car is powered

Good to know

Carbon_z · 03-02-2013, 08:12 AM

Also when u remove the seat without the battery being disconnected then the airbag light will come on. It can be reset manually but it's quicker to disconnect battery

ZeeRedZ · 03-03-2013, 06:06 PM

OK my driver seat was removed from the 370Z when I had interior/exterior lights installed. Now my airbag dash light is flashing intermittently. Can I reset this manually or do I need to go to a dealer to have it done?
Thanks for any advice.

TerribleONE · 03-03-2013, 06:12 PM

Im pretty sure there is a reset.. ^^

TerribleONE · 03-03-2013, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeRedZ

OK my driver seat was removed from the 370Z when I had interior/exterior lights installed. Now my airbag dash light is flashing intermittently. Can I reset this manually or do I need to go to a dealer to have it done?
Thanks for any advice.

Flashing Airbag Light After HU Install

Blacknismo · 01-25-2018, 01:11 PM

Disconnect both positive and negative? or just the negative is fine?

Jayhovah · 01-25-2018, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacknismo

Disconnect both positive and negative? or just the negative is fine?

jsut the negative is fine.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, best that you do for sure. unplug it, step on brake pedal for 15sec. GaleForce, gomer_110 and DEpointfive0 like this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Yes. Since it is so readily available on this site, check out the FSM warnings and special procedures for working with/around air bags. It could save you a lot of money. And you might poke your eye out. Edit: If the 2011 FSM is not avail, the procedures will be the same in the 2009-2010 versions. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Not a dumb question at all, for safety it would be best but I believe you could also just unplug the seat harness and it should remove the power source? Correct me if I'm wrong here... gomer_110 and DEpointfive0 like this.

03-01-2013, 07:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
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Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,695 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 18	Also when u remove the seat without the battery being disconnected then the airbag light will come on. It can be reset manually but it's quicker to disconnect battery SPOHN likes this. __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

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ZeeRedZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 124 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	OK my driver seat was removed from the 370Z when I had interior/exterior lights installed. Now my airbag dash light is flashing intermittently. Can I reset this manually or do I need to go to a dealer to have it done? Thanks for any advice.

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Im pretty sure there is a reset.. ^^ __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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Blacknismo Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: LA Posts: 10 Drives: 14 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 8	Disconnect both positive and negative? or just the negative is fine?

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