SMA010
2. Clean oil filter mounting surface on cylinder block. Coat rubber
seal of new oil filter with engine oil.
SMA702C
3. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
an additional 2/3 turn.
4. Add engine oil.
Refer to MA-18, ªChanging Engine Oilº.
IClean excess oil from engine.
SMA098D
Changing Spark PlugsNBMA00171. Remove engine cover.
2. Remove throttle wires.
3. Remove air duct with air cleaner assembly.
4. Disconnect harness connectors and harness brackets around
ignition coil sides.
5. Remove throttle body. (Only when removing the No. 4 cylinder
spark plug)
6. Disconnect ignition coil harness connectors.
7. Loosen ignition coil fixing bolts and pull out coil from intake
manifold connector.
Ignition coil:
: 8.5 - 10.7 N´m (0.86 - 1.1 kg-m, 75 - 95 in-lb)
SEM294A
8. Check type and gap of new spark plug.
Spark plug type:
Symbol Make
Standard type PLFR5A-11 NGK
Cold type PLFR6A-11 NGK
Hot type PLFR4A-11 NGK
Gap (Nominal): 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Spark plug:
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Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ªAIR BAGº AND ªSEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONERº
NBRS0001The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS composition which is available to INFINITI QX4 is as follows:
IFor a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), seat belt
pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
IFor a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of side air bag module (located in the outer side of front seat),
satellite sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision), wiring harness,
warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
WARNING:
ITo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed
by an authorized INFINITI dealer.
IImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
IDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
PRECAUTION FOR SEAT BELT SERVICENBRS0002CAUTION:
IBefore removing the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both
battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
IDo not use electrical test equipment for seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
IAfter replacing or reinstalling seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting seat belt pre-ten-
sioner connector, check the system function. Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº (RS-38) for details.
IDo not use disassemble buckle or seat belt assembly.
IReplace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
INever oil tongue and buckle.
IIf any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair. Replace the whole seat belt
assembly.
IIf webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
IWhen replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine seat belt assembly.
After A CollisionNBRS0002S01WARNING:
Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.
NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-tensioner
should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which the air bags
are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly if:
IThe seat belt was in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and
buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).
IThe seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.)
IThe seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for dam-
age or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
IAnchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
IThe seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in
which the air bags are deployed.
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Precautions
RS-3
Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ªAIR BAGº AND ªSEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONERº
NBRS0005The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS composition which is available to INFINITI QX4 is as follows:
IFor a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), seat belt
pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
IFor a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of side air bag module (located in the outer side of front seat),
satellite sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision), wiring harness,
warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
WARNING:
ITo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed
by an authorized INFINITI dealer.
IImproper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
IDo not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS ªAIR BAGº AND ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº SERVICENBRS0006IDo not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
IBefore servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch ªOFFº, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3
minutes.
For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt
pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes
have passed.
IDiagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with their arrow marks ªgº pointing towards the front of
the vehicle for proper operation. Also check diagnosis sensor unit for cracks, deformities or rust before
installation and replace as required.
IThe spiral cable must be aligned with the neutral position since its rotations are limited. Do not attempt to
turn steering wheel or column after removal of steering gear.
IHandle air bag module carefully. Always place driver and passenger air bag modules with the pad side
facing upward and side air bag module (built-in type) standing with the stud bolt side setting bottom.
IConduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper function after replacing any components.
IAfter air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
WIRING DIAGRAMS AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSISNBRS0007When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
IGI-11, ªHOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMSº
IEL-9, ªPOWER SUPPLY ROUTINGº for power distribution circuit
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
IGI-35, ªHOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSESº
IGI-24, ªHOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENTº
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Precautions
RS-10
SRS797-A
Maintenance ItemsNBRS0011CAUTION:
Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuit.
1. Check operation of ªAIR BAGº warning lamp.
After turning ignition key to ªONº position, air bag warning lamp
illuminates. The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp will go off after about
7 seconds if no malfunction is detected. If any of the following
warning lamp conditions occur, immediately check the air bag
or seat belt pre-tensioner system. Refer to RS-38 for details.
IThe ªAIR BAGº warning lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned ªONº.
IThe ªAIR BAGº warning lamp does not go off about 7 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned ªONº.
IThe ªAIR BAGº warning lamp blinks after about 7 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned ªONº.
2. Visually check SRS components.
1) Diagnosis sensor unit
ICheck diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks and
deformities.
ICheck connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
2) Air bag module and steering wheel
IRemove air bag module from steering wheel, instrument panel
or seatback. Check harness cover and connectors for damage,
terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
IInstall driver air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or
alignment with the wheel.
ICheck steering wheel for excessive free play.
IInstall passenger air bag module to instrument panel to check
fit or alignment with the instrument panel.
IInstall side air bag module to seatback to check fit and align-
ment with the seat.
3) Spiral cable
ICheck spiral cable for dents, cracks, or deformities.
ICheck connectors and protective tape for damage.
ICheck steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
4) Main harness, air bag harness, body harness, side air bag
module sub-harness
ICheck connectors for poor connections, damage, and termi-
nals for deformities.
ICheck harnesses for binding, chafing or cut.
5) Seat belt pre-tensioner
ICheck harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals
for deformities, and harness for binding.
ICheck belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
ICheck retractor for smooth operation.
IPerform self-diagnosis for seat belt pre-tensioner using air bag
warning lamp or CONSULT-II. Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº
for details. (RS-38)
6) Satellite sensor
ICheck satellite sensor (including bracket portion) for dents,
cracks or deformities.
ICheck connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
CAUTION:
Replace previously used special bolts and ground bolt with
new ones.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Maintenance Items
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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.
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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.
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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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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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SRS Operation CheckNBRS0044DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1NBRS0044S01Checking Air Bag Operation by Using ªAIR BAGº
Warning Lamp Ð User Mode
NBRS0044S01011. After turning ignition switch from ªOFFº to ªONº, ªAIR BAGº
warning lamp operates.
2. Compare ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation to the chart
below.
ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operation Ð User mode Ð SRS condition Reference item
MRS095A
No malfunction is
detected. No further action
is necessary.
Ð
MRS096A
The system is malfunction-
ing and needs to be
repaired as indicated.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 2 or 6 (RS-39 or
RS-48).
MRS097A
Air bag is deployed.
Seat belt pre-tensioner is
deployed.Go to COLLISION DIAG-
NOSIS (RS-56).
Air bag fuse, diagnosis
sensor unit or harness is
malfunctioning and needs
to be repaired.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 9 (RS-59).
MRS098A
One of the following has
occurred and needs to be
repaired.
IMeter fuse is blown.
IªAIR BAGº warning
lamp circuit has open or
short.
IDiagnosis sensor unit is
malfunctioning.Go to DIAGNOSTIC PRO-
CEDURE 10 (RS-58).
NOTE:
If ªAIR BAGº warning lamp operates differently from the
operations shown above, refer to ªAIR BAGº warning lamp
operation Ð Diagnosis mode Ð, DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 6
(step 4), RS-48.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
SRS Operation Check
RS-38
SRS701
If no malfunction is detected on ªSELF-DIAG [CURRENT]º even
though malfunction is detected in ªSRS Operation Checkº, check
the battery voltage.
If the battery voltage is less than 9V, charge the battery. Then go
to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3, page RS-42.
If the battery voltage is OK, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4,
page RS-44, to diagnose the following cases:
ISelf-diagnostic result ªSELF-DIAG [PAST]º (previously stored
in the memory) might not be erased after repair.
IThe SRS system malfunctions intermittently.
8. Touch ªPRINTº.
9. Compare diagnostic codes to ªCONSULT-II Diagnostic Code
Chartº, page RS-40.
10. Touch ªBACKº key of CONSULT-II until ªSELECT SYSTEMº
appears in order to return to User mode from Diagnosis mode.
11. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº, then turn off and disconnect
CONSULT-II, and disconnect both battery cables.
12. Repair the system as outlined by the ªRepair orderº in ªCON-
SULT-II Diagnostic Code Chartº, that corresponds to the self-
diagnostic result. For replacement procedure of component
parts, refer to RS-15.
13. After repairing the system, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
3, page RS-42 for final checking.
CONSULT-II Diagnostic Code Chart (ªSELF-DIAG
[CURRENT]º)
NBRS0045S0101
Diagnostic item ExplanationRepair order
ªRecheck SRS at each replace-
ment.º
NO DTC IS
DETECTED.When malfunction is
indicated by the ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp in
User modeILow battery voltage (Less than 9V)IGo to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
(RS-42) after charging battery.
ISelf-diagnostic result ªSELF-DIAG
[PAST]º (previously stored in the
memory) might not be erased after
repair.
IIntermittent malfunction has been
detected in the past.IGo to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4
(RS-44).
INo malfunction is detected.IGo to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
(RS-42).
AIRBAG MODULE
[OPEN]IDriver's air bag module circuit is open. (including the spiral
cable)1. Visually check the wiring harness
connection.
2. Replace the harness if it has visible
damage.
3. Replace driver's air bag module.
(Before disposal of it, it must be
deployed.)
4. Replace the spiral cable.
5. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
6. Replace the related harness.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Trouble Diagnoses with CONSULT-II (Cont'd)
RS-40