
Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)“AIR BAG”AND“SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER”
NLRS0006The Supplemental Restraint System such as“AIR BAG”and“SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”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 NISSAN MODEL V10 is as follows (The composition var-
ies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
+For 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), front seat
belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
+For a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of front side air bag module (located in the outer side of front
seat), side air bag (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:
+To 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 should be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
+Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
+Do 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“AIR BAG”AND“SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”SERVICENLRS0007+Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
+Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch“OFF”, 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.
+Diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with their arrow marks“⇐”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.
+The 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.
+Handle air bag module carefully. Always place driver and front passenger air bag modules with the pad
side facing upward and place front side air bag module (built-in type) standing with stud bolt side setting
bottom.
+Conduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper function after replacing any components.
+After air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
WIRING DIAGRAMS AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSISNLRS0008When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
+GI-11,“HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS”
+EL-10,“POWER SUPPLY ROUTING”for power distribution circuit
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
+GI-32,“HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS”
+GI-21,“HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT”
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Precautions
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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“AIR
BAG”warning lamp or CONSULT-II.
Refer to“SRS Operation Check”for details. (RS-45)
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 and ground bolt with
new ones.
Diagnosis Sensor Unit
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNLRS0013CAUTION:
+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“SRS Operation Check”for
details. (RS-45)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Maintenance Items (Cont’d)
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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-22,“INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY”.
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:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
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Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNLRS0036CAUTION:
+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“SRS Operation Check”for details. (RS-45)
+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 80°C (176°F).
For removal of front seat belt pre-tensioner, refer to“Front Seat
Belt”for details. (RS-5)
NOTE:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Diagnosis Sensor Unit (Cont’d)
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Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION=NLRS0014CAUTION:
+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
“SRS Operation Check”for details. (RS-45)
+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.
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1. Remove front seat belt pre-tensioner. Refer to“Front Seat Belt”
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.
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Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor
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Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNLRS0015
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REMOVALNLRS0016CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Always work from the side of driver air bag module.
1. Remove lower lid from steering wheel, and disconnect driver
air bag module connector.
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2. Remove side lids and audio steering switch. Using the
TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size T30), remove left and right
special bolts. Driver air bag module can then be removed.
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Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
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INSTALLATIONNLRS00171. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left (counterclock-
wise) about 3.5 revolutions from the right end position. Align
the two marks (
) or make sure that the white indicator is vis-
ible in the upper part of the indicator window, with the cable
pointed down wards.
CAUTION:
+The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
+Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable
may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited
number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned up to
about 3.5 turns from the neutral position to both the right
and left.
3. Connect spiral cable connector and tighten with screws.
4. Install inner and steering column cover. And make sure the
harness do not get caught between inner steering cover and
steering column.
5. Install steering wheel, aligning with spiral cable pin guides, and
pull spiral cable through.
6. Connect horn connector (or horn/audio connector) and engage
spiral cable with pawls in steering wheel. Move driver air bag
module connector away from steering wheel lower lid opening.
7. Tighten nut.
: 29.4 - 39.2 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 28 ft-lb)
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8. Position driver air bag module and tighten with new special
bolts.
9. Connect driver 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 CON-
SULT-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.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable (Cont’d)
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Front Passenger Air Bag Module
REMOVALNLRS0018CAUTION:
Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect
both battery cables and wait for at least 3 minutes.
Always work from the side of (or under) front passenger air
bag module.
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1. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to BT-22,“INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY”for details.
2. Use tool to open the connector cover lid.
3. Disconnect front passenger air bag module connector from air
bag harness connector.
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4. Remove front passenger air bag module connector from con-
nector cover lid then remove glove box cover.
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5. Remove the special bolts using the TAMPER RESISTANT
TORX (Size T50) from front passenger air bag module.
Take out the front passenger air bag module from the instru-
ment panel.
The front passenger air bag module is heavy and should be
supported using both hands during removal.
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CAUTION:
+Always place front passenger air bag module with pad
side facing upward.
+Do not attempt to disassemble front passenger air bag
module.
+The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not
use old bolts after removal; replace with new coated bolts.
+Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into
front passenger air bag module connector.
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Front Passenger Air Bag Module
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+Replace front passenger air bag module if it has been
dropped or sustained an impact.
+Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to tem-
peratures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
+Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with
the front passenger air bag module.
+After front passenger air bag inflates, the front instrument
panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
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INSTALLATIONNLRS0019CAUTION:
+Always work from the side of or under front passenger air
bag module.
1. Install front passenger air bag module on the steering member
and secure with new special bolts.
+Ensure harness is not caught between rear of front passenger
air bag module and steering member.
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2. Put the front passenger air bag module connector and air bag
harness connector through the opening of the glove box cover.
3. Install glove box cover.
4. Attach the front passenger air bag module connector to the
connector cover lid.
5. Install glove box assembly. (Glove box is open.)
Refer to BT-22,“INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY”for
details.
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6. Connect front passenger air bag module connector to air bag
harness connector.
7. Close the connector cover lid.
8. Close glove box.
9. Connect both battery cable.
10. Conduct self diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
(use CONSULT-II or warning lamp check.)
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Front Side Air Bag Module
REMOVALNLRS0059CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, dis-
connect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Always work from the rear of the front side air bag mod-
ule.
1. Open the seatback zipper.
2. Disconnect front side air bag module connector.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Front Passenger Air Bag Module (Cont’d)
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