1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 RS SRS

TROUBLEDIAGNOSES -Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)-
Single AirBag System
Wiring Diagram -SRS -
SINGLE AIRBAG SYSTEM

RS-SRS-01

IGNITION SWITCH
ON orSTART
AIRBAG
DIAGNOSIS
SENSOR
UNIT
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SPIRAL
CABLE

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Withtachometer

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RS-42

TROUBLEDIAGNOSES -Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)-
Single AirBag System
Self-diagnosis
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 7
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without CONSULT)
Checking SRSoperation byusing "AIRBAG" warning lamp-
User mode

1. After turning ignition switchfrom"OFF" to"ON", "AIR
BAG" warning lampoperates.
2. Compare "AIRBAG" warning lampoperation tothe chart
below.

Note: CONSULT cannotbeused fortrouble diagnoses.

"AIR BAG" warning lampoperation -User mode

1. Normal
IGNON
ON
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OFF J Approx.I _

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2. Abnormal -Ifthe warning lampshows asfollows, checktheSRS immediately.
e Blinking
e Warning lampdoes notilluminate atall.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF o.5~sec.
IGN ON

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RS-43

TROUBLEDIAGNOSES -Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)
Single AirBag System
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
REPAIR PROCEDURES
CAUTION:
Before servicing airbag, turntheignition switchoffand disconnect bothbattery cablesandwail forat
least 10minutes.

Warning lampoperation Explanation
Repairorder
Open orshort inthe air
1.Visually checkthewiring harness andconnectors.
Air bag
bagmodule circuit.
2.Replace airbag module.
Warning lampblinks. hasnot
3.Replace steering wheelassembly (including diag-
deployed. Malfunctioning
diagnosis
sensor unit nos
issensor unit).
Warning lampfuseisblown. 1.
Check warning lampfuse.
2. Visually checkthewiring harnesses andconnec-
Open inthe warning lampcircuit
tors.
Warning lampdoes not
Malfunctioning LED 3.
Check warning lampLED.
illuminate atall. 4.Replace steering wheelassembly (including diag-
Malfunctioning combinationmeter nos
issensor unit).
5. Replace airbag harness assembly.
Malfunctioning diagnosissensorunit
6.Replace combination meter.
Air bag hasdeployed: Go
toCOLLISION DIAGNOSIS -Single AirBag
System, pageRS-45.
1. Check airbag fuse.
SRS airbag fuse isblown.

2.
Visually checkthewiring harnesses andconnectors
Warning lampiscontinu-
forcombination meter,diagnosis sensorunitand
ously ON.
Openinair bag harness orspiral
spiralcable.
cable circuit 3.
Replace spiralcable.
4. Replace steeringwheelassembly (including diag-
Malfunctioning diagnosissensorunit nosis
sensor unit).
5. Replace airbag harness assembly.

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After airbag isdeployed, warninglampilluminates untiltheignition switchisturned OFF.When theIgnition switchisturned
ON again, Ihewarning lampilluminates forapproximately 7seconds. Itthen blinks ifmalfunction isfound, orgoes outwhen
there isno malfunction.
Follow theprocedures innumerical orderwhenrepairing malfunctioning parts.Confirm whether malfunction iseliminated using
the airbag warning lampeachtimerepair isfinished. Ifmalfunction isstill observed, proceedtothe next step. When malfunc-
tion iseliminated, furtherrepairworkisnot required.
RS-44

COLLISIONDIAGNOSIS -Single AirBag System

To repair theSRS "AIR BAG", perform thefollowing steps:

When SRSisactivated inacollision:

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Remove theairbag module.

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Remove thesteering wheelassembly.

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Check thespiral cableusingthetable shown below:
• Ifthe spiral cableshows anyvisible damage suchasdents, cracks, ordeformation, replaceit
with anew one.

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Install newsteering wheelassembly.

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Install newairbag module.

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Conduct self-diagnosis using"AIRBAG" warning lamptoensure thatentire SRSoperates properly.
Refer toRS-43 fordetails.

When SRSisnot activated inacollision:

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Check theSRS components usingthetable shown below:
• Ifthe SRS components showanyvisible damage suchasdents, cracks, ordeformation, replace
them withnewones.

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Conduct self-diagnosis using"AIRBAG" warning lamptoensure thatentire SRSoperates properly.
Refer toRS-43 fordetails.

SRS inspection

Part SRSisactivated SRSisNOT activated
Air bag module REPLACE 1.Remove airbag module. Checkharness coverandconnectors fordamage,
Install withnew terminalsfordeformities, andharness forbinding.
bolts. 2.Install airbag module intothesteering wheeltocheck fitand alignment
with thewheel.
3. No damage found,reinstall withnewbolts.
4. Ifdamaged-REPLACE. Airbag must bedeployed beforediscarding.
Steering wheel REPLACE 1.Visually checksteering wheelfordeformities.
assembly (includ- 2.Check harness andconnectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformities.
ing diagnosis sen- 3.Check diagnosis sensorunitfordents, cracks ordeformities.
sor unit).
Donot remove diagnosis sensorunitfrom steering wheel.

4. Install airbag module tocheck fitor alignment withsteering wheel.
5. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall thesteering wheelassembly.
6.
If
damaged-REPLACE.
Spiral cable 1.Check spiralcablefordents, cracks ordeformities.
2. Check connectors andprotective tapefordamage.
3. Check
steering wheelfornoise, binding orheavy operation.
4.
If
no damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
5. If
damaged-REPLACE.
Harness andCon- 1.
Check connectors forpoor connection, damage,andterminals fordeformities.
nectors 2.
Check harness forbinding, chafing,cuts,ordeformities.
3. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall theharness andconnectors.
4. Damaged-REPLACE damagedsectionofharness. Donot attempt torepair, spliceormodify any
SRS harness.

RS-45
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COLLISIONDIAGNOSIS -Seat BeltPre-tensioner

Before replacing "SRS"seatbeltpre-tensioner, checkifseat beltpre-tensioner isactivated ornot as
follows.

Seat beltcanbepulled -Seat beltpre-tensioner isnot activated.

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Visually checkseatbeltassemblies includingseatbeltretractors attachedhardware (Le.,guide rail
set) fordamage.

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Ifno damage isfound, reinstall.

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Ifdamaged, installanew seat beltpre-tensioner assembly.

Seat beltcannot bepulled -Seat beltpre-tensioner isactivated.
• Replace withanew seat beltpre-tensioner assembly.
RS-46

PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(Dual AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental Restraint
System consists ofair bag modules (locatedinthe center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument
panel onthe passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,wiring harness andspiral cable.
Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING: • Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(Single AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" andused along withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk
or severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists of
an air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING: • Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual.
STEERINGSYSTEM
• Before disassembly, thoroughlycleantheoutside ofthe unit.
• Disassembly shouldbedone inaclean workarea. Itis important toprevent theinternal partsfrom
becoming contaminated bydirt orother foreign matter.
• Place disassembled partsinorder, onaparts rack,fore"asier andproper assembly.
• Use nylon cloths orpaper towels toclean theparts; common shopragscanleave lintthat might
interfere withtheir operation.
• Before inspection orreassembly, carefullycleanallparts withageneral purpose, non-flammable
solvent.
• Before assembly, applyacoat ofrecommended ATF*tohydraulic parts.Vaseline maybeapplied to
O-rings andseals. Donot use any grease.
• Replace allgaskets, sealsandO-rings. Avoiddamaging O-rings,sealsandgaskets duringinstalla-
tion. Perform functional testswhenever designated.

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Automatic transmission fluid
ST-2

STEERINGWHEELANDSTEERING COLUMN
Removal andInstallation

SEC. 484.487.488

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N.m (kg-m, in-Ib)

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N.m (kg-m. ft-Ib) With
airbag
Withoutairbag

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Airbag module

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Horn pad

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Steering wheel
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Spiral cable

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Column cover

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Combination switch
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Steering columnassembly

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Lower joint

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Boot

CAUTION (SRSmodels only): •
• The rotation ofthe spiral cable(SRS"Airbag" component
part) islimited. Ifthe steering gearmust beremoved, set
the front wheels inthe straight-ahead direction.Donot
rotate thesteering columnwhilethesteering gearis
removed.
• Remove thesteering wheelbefore removing thesteering
lower jointtoavoid damaging theSRS spiral cable.

STEERING WHEEL
With AirBag

• Remove airbag module andspiral cable.
Refer to"Removal -Air Bag Module andSpiral Cable",
"SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM"inRS section.

SBF812E ST-9

MANUALSTEERING GEARANDLINKAGE (ModelR24N)
Removal andInstallation
SEC. 480
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N.m (kg-m, tt-Ib)

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Hole cover

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Lower joint
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Manual steering gearassembly

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Steering gearmounting clamp
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29•39

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Rack mounting insulator

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Cotter pin

CAUTION:
The rotation ofthe spiral cable(SRS"Airbag" component part)
is limited.
If
the steering gearmust beremoved, setthe front
wheels inthe straight-ahead direction.Donot rotate thesteer-
ing column whilethesteering gearisremoved.

• Detach tie-rodoutersockets fromknuckle armswithTool.
• Initially, tightennutontie-rod outersocket andknuckle arm
to 29 to39 N'm (3to 4kg-m, 22to29 ft-Ib).
• Tighten nutfurther toalign nutgroove withthefirst pinhole
so cotter pincan beinstalled.

CAUTION:
Tightening torquemustnotexceed 49N.m (5kg-m, 36ft-Ib).
ST-14