2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 Front

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, “SIDEAND FLOOR TRIM” 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
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SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt (Cont’d)
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SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt (Cont’d)
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Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) “AIR BAG” AND “SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER”
NJRS0006The 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 N16 is asfollows (The composition
varies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver’s 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. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harness connec-
tor.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS “AIR BAG” AND “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” SERVICENJRS0007Do 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 “g” 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 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 DIAGNOSISNJRS0008When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
GI-12, “HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS”
EL-12, “POWER SUPPLY ROUTING” for power distribution circuit
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
GI-33, “HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSES”
GI-22, “HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT”
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Precautions
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Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS=NJRS0009
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV99106400
Deployment tool
NT357
Disposing of air bag module
KV99105300
Air bag module bracket
NT354
Anchoring air bag module
HT61961000 and
HT62152000 combined
*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)
KV99108300
Deployment tool adapter for front
passenger air bag
YRS101
KV99108200
Deployment tool adapter for front
seat belt pre-tensioner
NT796
KV99109000
Deployment tool adapters for
front side air bag
NT797
*: Special tool or commercial equivalent
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Preparation
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COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLNJRS0040
Tool name Description
Tamper resistant torx
socket
NT757
Size: T30
SRS ConfigurationNJRS0010
SRS585-D
The air bag deploys if the diagnosis sensor unit activates while the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START”
position.
The collision modes for which supplemental restraint systems are activated are different among the SRS sys-
tems. For example, the driver air bag module and front passenger air bag module are activated in a frontal
collision but not in a side collision.
SRS configurations which are activated for some collision modes are as follows;
SRS configuration Frontal collision Left side collision Right side collision
Driver air bag module — —
Front passenger air bag module — —
Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner — —
Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner — —
Front LH side air bag module — —
Front RH side air bag module — —
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Preparation (Cont’d)
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SRS444
Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with Load Limiter=NJRS0034The seat belt pre-tensioner system with load limiter is installed to
both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat. It operates
simultaneously with the SRS air bag system in the event of a fron-
tal collision with an impact exceeding a specified level.
When the frontal collision with an impact exceeding a specified
level occurs, seat belt slack resulting from clothing or other factors
is immediately taken up by the pre-tensioner. Vehicle passengers
are securely restrained.
When passengers in a vehicle are thrown forward in a collision and
the restraining force of the seat belt exceeds a specified level, the
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.
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Built-in Type Side Air BagNJRS0035Front side air bag is built-in type.
The front seat backs with built-in type front side air bag have the
labels shown in figure at left.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with Load Limiter
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SRS797-A
Maintenance ItemsNJRS0012CAUTION:
Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuit.
1. Check operation of “AIR BAG” warning lamp.
After turning ignition key to “ON” position, “AIR BAG” warning
lamp illuminates. The “AIR BAG” warning lamp will go off after
about 7 seconds if no malfunction is detected. If any of the fol-
lowing “AIR BAG” warning lamp conditions occur, immediately
check the air bag system. Refer to RS-49 for details.
The “AIR BAG” warning lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned “ON”.
The “AIR BAG” warning lamp does not go off about 7 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned “ON”.
The “AIR BAG” warning lamp blinks after about 7 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned “ON”.
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 “AIR
BAG” warning lamp or CONSULT-II.
Refer to “SRS Operation Check” 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.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Maintenance Items
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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 “SRS Operation Check” 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, “INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY”.
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
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