2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 Tail

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/3-DOOR HATCHBACK=NJRS00571. Slide the seat all the way forward and tilt the seatback toward the front.
2. Remove adjuster cover.
3. Remove floor anchor bolt.
4. Remove shoulder anchor bolt.
5. Remove rear side finisher and rear pillar garnish. Refer to BT-34, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
6. Disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
7. Remove the screw securing seat belt pre-tensioner retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt pre-ten-
sioner retractor.
8. Remove bolts securing seat belt adjuster, then remove seat belt adjuster.
SRS856
SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-9

Rear Seat Belt
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/4-DOOR SEDAN WITH 2-POINT TYPE REAR CENTER SEAT
BELT
=NJRS00421. Remove rear seat. Refer to BT-59, ªREAR SEATº for details.
2. Remove outer and floor anchor bolt.
3. Remove rear side garnish. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
4. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
5. Remove bolts securing rear seat belt retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt retractor.
SRS814
SEAT BELTS
Rear Seat Belt
RS-11

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/4-DOOR SEDAN WITH 3-POINT TYPE REAR CENTER SEAT
BELT
=NJRS00631. Remove rear seat. Refer to BT-59, ªREAR SEATº for details.
2. Remove outer and floor anchor bolt.
3. Remove rear side garnish. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
4. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
5. Remove bolts securing rear seat belt retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt retractor.
SRS889
SEAT BELTS
Rear Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-13

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/HATCHBACK WITH 3-POINT TYPE REAR CENTER SEAT=NJRS00581. Remove rear seat. Refer to BT-59, ªREAR SEATº for details.
2. Remove outer and floor anchor bolt.
3. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
4. Remove rear side garnish. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
5. Remove bolts securing rear seat belt retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt retractor.
6. Remove cover garnish at headlining. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details. Then remove
seat belt retractor.
SRS858
SEAT BELTS
Rear Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-15

SRS797-A
Maintenance ItemsNJRS0012CAUTION:
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, ªAIR BAGº warning
lamp illuminates. The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp will go off after
about 7 seconds if no malfunction is detected. If any of the fol-
lowing ªAIR BAGº warning lamp conditions occur, immediately
check the air bag system. Refer to RS-49 for details.
+The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned ªONº.
+The ªAIR BAGº warning lamp does not go off about 7 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned ªONº.
+The 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
+Check diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks and
deformities.
+Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
2) Air bag module and steering wheel
+Remove air bag module from steering wheel, instrument panel
or seatback. Check harness cover and connectors for damage,
terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
+Install driver air bag module to steering wheel to check fit or
alignment with the wheel.
+Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
+Install front passenger air bag module to instrument panel to
check fit or alignment with the instrument panel.
+Install front side air bag module to seatback to check fit and
alignment with the seat.
3) Spiral cable
+Check spiral cable for dents, cracks, or deformities.
+Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
+Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
4) Main harness, body harness, side air bag module sub-harness
+Check connectors for poor connections, damage, and termi-
nals for deformities.
+Check harnesses for binding, chafing or cut.
5) Front seat belt pre-tensioner
+Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals
for deformities, and harness for binding.
+Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
+Check retractor for smooth operation.
+Perform self-diagnosis for seat belt pre-tensioner using ªAIR
BAGº warning lamp or CONSULT-II.
Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº for details. (RS-49)
6) Side air bag (satellite) sensor
+Check side air bag (satellite) sensor (including bracket portion)
for dents, cracks or deformities.
+Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
CAUTION:
Replace previously used special bolts, hex bolts and ground
bolt with new ones.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Maintenance Items
RS-25

Diagnosis Sensor Unit
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJRS0013CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+The 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.
+Check diagnosis sensor unit for proper installation.
+Check 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.
+Check diagnosis sensor unit brackets to ensure they are
free of deformities or rust.
+Replace diagnosis sensor unit if it has been dropped or
sustained an impact.
+After replacement of diagnosis sensor unit, perform self-
diagnosis for SRS. Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº for
details. (RS-49)
SRS964
1. Disconnect driver, front passenger and front side air bag mod-
ule connectors. Also, disconnect front seat belt pre-tensioner
connector.
2. Remove console box. Refer to BT-25, ªINSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLYº.
3. Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit connector.
4. Remove ground bolt and diagnosis sensor unit fixing bolts.
Use TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T50) to remove spe-
cial bolts.
NOTE:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Diagnosis Sensor Unit
RS-26

SRS563-D
SRS863
Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJRS0036CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Check front seat front belt pre-tensioner with load limiter
for proper installation.
+After replacement of front seat belt pre-tensioner, check
SRS function and perform self-diagnosis for SRS.
Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº for details. (RS-49)
+Do not attempt to disassemble front seat belt pre-ten-
sioner with load limiter.
+Replace front seat belt pre-tensioner if it has been
dropped or sustained an impact.
+Do not expose front seat belt pre-tensioner to tempera-
tures exceeding 80ÉC (176ÉF).
For removal of front seat belt pre-tensioner, refer to ªFront Seat
Beltº for details. (RS-5)
NOTE:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJRS0014CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Do not use old bolts coated with bonding agent after
removal; replace with new ones.
+Check side air bag (satellite) sensor for proper installa-
tion.
+Check side air bag (satellite) sensor to ensure they are
free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it shows any
visible signs of damage, replace it with new one.
+After replacement of side air bag (satellite) sensor, check
SRS function and perform self-diagnosis for SRS. Refer to
ªSRS Operation Checkº for details. (RS-49)
+Do not attempt to disassemble side air bag (satellite) sen-
sor.
+Replace side air bag (satellite) sensor if it has been
dropped or sustained an impact.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
RS-27

SRS965
1. Remove front seat belt pre-tensioner. Refer to ªFront Seat Beltº
for details. (RS-5)
2. Disconnect side air bag (satellite) sensor connector.
3. Remove bolt and nuts from side air bag (satellite) sensor unit.
Then remove the (satellite) sensor.
NOTE:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor (Cont'd)
RS-28