I'm not going to install the amp / blutooth / sub / speakers I pulled from the scrapped 08. The juice ain't worth the squeeze. Kenny U-pull will do store credit.
Went to work on re-covering my seats. I'm writing this fully gutted, as it turns out the new-take-off covers I purchased on kijiji are missing the front pax upright cover. Since the seat covers were off a 2009+ (?) Xterra, there are none in the U-pull. To order one from Nissan is $1200 USD. I'm not sure what I'll do. I'm leaning towards installing 7/8 covers and just living with the mismatched one. Or, find a set of aftermarkets that look decent and fit well..time to search the forums I guess.
Anyhoo, I took some photos along the way....
Job hazard of pulling used car parts... they are sometimes dotted with human mucous. At least, I hope its mucous. 🤮
Around two dozen hog rings hold the covers to the foam. Started out using snap ring pliers to open them , but it was easier to use regular pliers in reverse. The foam will get a steam clean and extraction before being covered in the new Nissan upholstery. I believe the seat's uncomfortable fit is related to wire rod the hog rings attach to - it was the exact same on my Pathfinder and now my Xterra. I'm going to re-fit the cover with no hog rings or rods and try it out. This is a spare seat for me to practice on.
The seat cover is held around the base of the sides and front, and by a pair of clips on the bottom. I had top pry some plastic out of the way to get at all of them. The magnetic LED light is from Princess Auto and I totally recommend this one for geezer like me with failing eyesight.
Ho, what sorcery is this? Side air bags in an Xterra?
I'm fairly sure my 06 does not have them, and if it doesn't I'm not planning on MacGyvering my own explosive device that sits 4" from my head. However, if it does have them, I am documenting the unfolding in case I have to put it back together. This was 5 pictures, I'm just posting the first & last here. It's attached to the seat rail with 2 x 10mm bolts, and needs to come off prior to removing the upper seat foam
And here it is unwrapped. I need to check with the city on how to get rid of this.