2001 INFINITI QX4 IDX

Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS=NBRS0008The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV99106400
(J38381)
Deployment tool
NT357
Disposing of air bag module
KV991065S0
(J38381-30)
Deployment tool adapters
NT762
* Deployment tool adapters for seat belt
pre-tesioner and for passenger air bag
module with black connector are not nec-
essary for servicing INFINITI QX4.
KV99105300
(J41246)
Air bag module bracket
NT354
Anchoring air bag module
HT61961000 and
HT62152000 combined
(J38219)
*Special torx bit
NT361
Use for special bolts [TAMPER RESIS-
TANT TORX (Size T50)]
a: 3.5 (0.138) dia.
b: 8.5 - 8.6 (0.335 - 0.339) dia.
c: approx. 10 (0.39) sq.
Unit: mm (in)
KV99109000
(J44230)
Deployment tool adapter for
built-in side air bags
NT827
KV99108200
(J38381-50 )
Deployment tool adapter for seat
belt pre-tensioner
NT721
*: Special tool or commercial equivalent
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Preparation
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load limiter permits the specified extension of the seat belt by the
twisting of the ELR shaft, and a relaxation of the chest-area seat
belt web tension while maintaining force.
SRS560
Built-in Type Side Air BagNBRS0033Front side air bag is built-in type.
The front seat backs with built-in type side air bag have the labels
shown in figures at left.
SRS Component Parts LocationNBRS0010
SRS874
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with Load Limiter (Cont'd)
RS-13

Diagnosis Sensor Unit
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBRS0012CAUTION:
IBefore servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait for at least 3 minutes.
IThe special bolts are coated with bonding agent while the
other bolt is for ground. Do not use old bolts after
removal; replace with new ones.
ICheck diagnosis sensor unit for proper installation.
ICheck diagnosis sensor unit to ensure it is free of
deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If they show any visible
signs of damage, replace them with new ones.
ICheck diagnosis sensor unit brackets to ensure they are
free of deformities or rust.
IReplace diagnosis sensor unit if it has been dropped or
sustained an impact.
IAfter replacement of diagnosis sensor unit, perform self-
diagnosis for SRS. Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº for
details (RS-38).
SRS636-A
1. Disconnect connectors for driver and passenger air bag mod-
ules and seat belt pre-tensioner.
2. Remove console box. Refer to BT-21, ªINSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLYº.
3. Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit connector.
4. Remove ground bolt and also remove special bolts using the
TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50), from diagnosis sen-
sor unit.
Then remove the diagnosis sensor unit.
NOTE:
ITo install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
SRS651-C
Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBRS0034CAUTION:
IBefore servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
ICheck seat belt pre-tensioner with load limiter for proper
installation.
IAfter replacement of seat belt pre-tensioner, check SRS
function and perform self-diagnosis for SRS. Refer to
ªSRS Operation Checkº for details. (RS-38)
IDo not attempt to disassemble seat belt pre-tensioner with
load limiter.
IReplace seat belt pre-tensioner if it has been dropped or
sustained an impact.
IDo not expose seat belt pre-tensioner to temperatures
exceeding 80ÉC (176ÉF).
For removal of seat belt pre-tensioner, refer to ªFront Seat Beltº for
details. (RS-4)
NOTE:
ITo install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Diagnosis Sensor Unit
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Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBRS0013
SRS782-A
SBF811E
REMOVALNBRS0014CAUTION:
IBefore servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
IAlways work from the side of air bag module.
1. Remove lower lid from steering wheel, and disconnect air bag
module connector.
SBF812E
2. Remove side lids, ASCD steering switch and Audio steering
switch (or TEL switch). Using the TAMPER RESISTANT TORX
(Size T50), remove left and right special bolts. Air bag module
can then be removed.
SRS161
CAUTION:
IAlways place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
IDo not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
IThe special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not
use old bolts after removal; replace with new ones.
IDo not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into
air bag module connector.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
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SBF812EH
8. Position air bag module and tighten with new special bolts.
9. Connect air bag module connector.
10. Install steering switches and lids.
11. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates prop-
erly. (Use CONSULT-II or warning lamp check.)
Before performing self-diagnosis, connect both battery cables.
12. Turn steering wheel to the left end and then to the right end
fully to make sure that spiral cable is set in the neutral posi-
tion.
If air bag warning lamp blinks or stays ON (at the user mode),
it shows the spiral cable may be snapped due to its improper
position. Perform self-diagnosis again (use CONSULT-II or
warning lamp). If a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral
cable with a new one.
13. Perform self-diagnosis again to check that no malfunction is
detected.
SRS162
Front Passenger Air Bag Module
REMOVALNBRS0016CAUTION:
IBefore servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait for at least 3 minutes.
IAlways work from the side of or under air bag module.
1. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to BT-21, ªINSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLYº for details.
2. Disconnect front passenger air bag module connector from air
bag harness connector.
3. Remove instrument lower panel on passenger side. Refer to
BT-21, ªINSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLYº for details.
SRS948
4. Remove hex bolts or special bolts using the TAMPER RESIS-
TANT TORX (Size T50) from front passenger air bag module.
5. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to BT-21, ªINSTRU-
MENT PANEL ASSEMBLYº for details.
6. Remove the bolts from left and right sides of front passenger
air bag module. Then remove the air bag module from the
instrument panel assembly.
IThe air bag module is heavy and should be supported using
both hands during removal.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable (Cont'd)
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SRS162
4. Install instrument lower panel on passenger side.
5. Connect air bag module connector to air bag harness connec-
tor.
6. Install glove box assembly.
7. Connect both battery cables.
8. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates prop-
erly. (Use CONSULT-II or warning lamp check.)
SRS682
Side Air Bag Module
REMOVALNBRS0036CAUTION:
IBefore servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, dis-
connect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
IAlways work from the rear of the air bag module.
1. Remove seatback board.
IWhen using a clip removal tool to remove the seatback
board, take care not to damage the air bag harness.
2. Disconnect side air bag module connector by sliding tab.
SRS683
3. Pull up the seatback trim.
4. Remove the nuts securing the inner cloth with seatback frame.
Then pull up the inner cloth.
5. Remove seatback trim. Refer to BT-41, ªFRONT SEATº for
details.
SRS684
6. Remove the torx nuts coated with bonding agent from the side
air bag module.
7. Remove side air bag connector. Side air bag module can then
be removed.
SRS623
CAUTION:
IAlways place the air bag module stading with the stud bolt
side setting bottom.
IDo not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
IThe torx nuts are coated with bonding agent. Do not use
old nuts after removal; replace with new coated nuts.
IDo not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into
air bag module connector.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Front Passenger Air Bag Module (Cont'd)
RS-21

IWhen deploying the air bag module and seat belt pre-
tensioner, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the deployment
component.
IWhen deploying air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, a
fairly loud noise is made, followed by smoke being released.
The smoke is not poisonous, however, be careful not to inhale
smoke since it irritates the throat and can cause choking.
IAlways activate one air bag module at a time.
IDue to heat, leave air bag module unattended for more than
30 minutes after deployment. Also leave seat belt pre-ten-
sioner unattended for move than 10 minutes after deployment.
IBe sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag
module and seat belt pre-tensioner.
INever apply water to the deployed air bag module and seat
belt pre-tensioner.
IWash your hands clean after finishing work.
IPlace the vehicle outdoors with an open space of at least 6 m
(20 ft) on all sides when deploying air bag module and seat belt
pre-tensioner while mounted in vehicle.
IUse a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully
charged.
IDo not dispose of the air bag module and seat belt pre-ten-
sioner un-deployed.
SRS019
CHECKING DEPLOYMENT TOOLNBRS0018S01Connecting to BatteryNBRS0018S0101CAUTION:
The battery must show voltage of 9.6V or more.
Remove the battery from the vehicle and place it on dry wood
blocks approximately 5 m (16 ft) away from the vehicle.
IWait 3 minutes after the vehicle battery is disconnected before
proceeding.
IConnect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive termi-
nal and black clip to negative terminal.
Make sure the polarity is correct. The right side lamp in the
tool, marked ªdeployment tool powerº, should glow with a
green light. If the right side lamp glows red, reverse the con-
nections to the battery.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Disposal of Air Bag Module and Seat Belt Pre-tensioner (Cont'd)
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SRS020-B
5. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive termi-
nal and black clip to negative terminal.
6. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked ªdeployment tool
powerº, should glow green, not red.
7. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on
the tool, marked ªair bag connector voltageº, will illuminate and
the air bag module will deploy.
CAUTION:
When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft)
away from the air bag module.
SRS141-G
Deployment of Passenger Air Bag Module (Outside of
vehicle)
NBRS0018S02021. Make an 8.5 mm (0.335 in) diameter hole in air bag module
bracket [SST: KV99105300 (J41246)] at the position shown in
figure at left.
SRS145-C
2. Firmly secure air bag module bracket [SST: KV99105300
(J41246)] in a vise.
SRS146-C
3. Match the two holes in air bag module bracket (held in vise)
and passenger air bag module and fix them with two bolts [M8
´25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in)].
CAUTION:
If a gap exists between passenger air bag module and air bag
module bracket, use a piece of wood inserted in the gap to
stabilize the air bag module.
SRS147-A
4. Connect deployment tool adapter [SST: KV991065S0 (J38381-
30)] to deployment tool [SST: KV99106400 (J38381)] connec-
tor and air bag module connector.
5. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive termi-
nal and black clip to negative terminal.
6. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked ªdeployment tool
powerº, should glow green, not red.
7. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on
the tool, marked ªair bag connector voltageº, will illuminate and
the air bag module will deploy.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Disposal of Air Bag Module and Seat Belt Pre-tensioner (Cont'd)
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