2004 INFINITI QX56 Satellite

SRS-56
SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSOR
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSORPFP:98830
Removal and InstallationEHS000WR
REMOVAL
CAUTION:

Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioner. Refer to SB-3, "
Removal and
Installation of Front Seat Belt" .
2. Remove side air bag (satellite) sensor nuts.
3. Disconnect the side air bag (satellite) sensor harness connector.
CAUTION:

Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.

Check side air bag (satellite) sensor to ensure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it
shows any visible signs of damage, replace it with new one.

Do not disassemble side air bag (satellite) sensor.

Replace side air bag (satellite) sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRS-20, "
SRS Operation Check" .
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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
SRS-61
C
D
E
F
G
I
J
K
L
MA
B
SRS
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
For Side CollisionEHS0 00 W X
Check the SRS components using the following table.

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRS-20, "
SRS Operation Check" .
WHEN SRS IS ACTIVATED IN THE SIDE COLLISION
1. Replace the following components:
–Front seat back assembly (on the side on which side air bag is activated)
–Diagnosis sensor unit
–(LH or RH) side air bag (satellite) sensor (on the side on which side air bag is activated)
2. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.
–Replace any SRS components and the related parts showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks,
deformation).
3. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Opera-
tion Check" for details. Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
WHEN SRS IS NOT ACTIVATED IN THE SIDE COLLISION
1. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.
–If the front seat back assembly is damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
2. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Opera-
tion Check" for details. Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE COLLISION)
Harness and connec-
tors1. Check connectors for poor connection, damage, and terminals for deformities.
2. Check harness for binding, chafing, cuts, or deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the harness and connectors.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged harness. Do not attempt to repair, splice or modify any SRS harness.
Instrument panel
REPLACE the instru-
ment panel assembly.1. Visually check instrument panel for damage.
2. If no damage is found, reinstall the instrument panel.
3. If damaged—REPLACE the instrument panel. Part SRS is activated SRS is NOT activated
Part SRS is activated SRS is NOT activated
(LH or RH) side cur-
tain air bag moduleReplace the side cur-
tain air bag module.
(Repair the center pil-
lar inner, etc. before
installing new one if
damaged.)1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the center pillar on
the collision side.
2. If damaged—Remove the side curtain air bag module.
3. Check for visible signs of damaged (tears etc.) of the side curtain air bag module.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the side curtain air bag module with new fasteners.
6. If damaged—REPLACE the side curtain air bag module with new fasteners.
Front (LH or RH) side
air bag moduleREPLACE front seat-
back assembly.1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the seat back on
the collision side.
2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If damaged—REPLACE the front seatback assembly.
(LH or RH) side air
bag (satellite) sensor REPLACE the side
air bag (satellite) sen-
sor on the collision
side with new fasten-
ers.
(Repair the center pil-
lar inner, etc. before
installing new one if
damaged.)1. Remove the side air bag (satellite) sensor on the collision side. Check harness
connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the side air bag
(satellite) sensor.
3. Install the side air bag (satellite) sensor to check fit.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall the side sir bag (satellite) sensor with new fasten-
ers.
5. If damaged—REPLACE the side air bag (satellite) sensor with new fasteners.

SRS-62
COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
For RolloverEHS001BC
Check the SRS components using the following table.

After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRS-20, "
SRS Operation Check" .
WHEN SRS IS ACTIVATED IN THE ROLLOVER
1. Replace the following components:
–Diagnosis sensor unit
–(LH or RH) side air bag (satellite) sensor (on the side on which side air bag is activated)
2. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.
–Replace any SRS components and the related parts showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks,
deformation).
3. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Opera-
tion Check" for details. Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
WHEN SRS IS NOT ACTIVATED IN THE ROLLOVER
1. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.
–If the front seat back assembly is damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
2. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRS-20, "
SRS Opera-
tion Check" for details. Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
Diagnosis sensor unit REPLACE the diag-
nosis sensor unit with
new fasteners.1. Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-ten-
sioner assembly and
seat belt buckle pre-
tensioner assembly1. Check if the seat belt can be extended smoothly.
If the seat belt cannot be extended smoothly,
–Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.
–If the center pillar inner has no damage, REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
2. Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly and the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly on the colli-
sion side. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for bind-
ing.
3. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly and
the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly.
4. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly and the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner
assembly.
6. If damaged—REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly or the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assem-
bly with new fasteners.
Seat (with front side
air bag)REPLACE front seat-
back assembly.1. Visually check the seat on the collision side.
2. Remove the seat on the collision side and check the following for damage and
deformities.
–Harness, connectors and terminals
–Frame and recliner (for front and rear seat), and also adjuster and slides (for front
seat)
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged seat parts using new fasteners. If the front
seat back is damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
Center inner pillar 1. Check the center inner pillar on the collision side for damage (dents, cracks, deformation).
2. If damaged—REPAIR the center inner pillar.
Trim/headlining 1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the interior trim on the collision side.
2. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged trim parts. Part SRS is activated SRS is NOT activated

COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
SRS-63
C
D
E
F
G
I
J
K
L
MA
B
SRS
Revision: August 20072004 QX56
SRS INSPECTION (FOR ROLLOVER)
Part SRS is activated SRS is NOT activated
(LH or RH) side cur-
tain air bag moduleReplace the side cur-
tain air bag module.
(Repair the center pil-
lar inner, etc. before
installing new one if
damaged.)1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the center pillar on
the collision side.
2. If damaged—Remove the side curtain air bag module.
3. Check for visible signs of damaged (tears etc.) of the side curtain air bag module.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the side curtain air bag module with new fasteners.
6. If damaged—REPLACE the side curtain air bag module with new fasteners.
Front (LH or RH) side
air bag moduleREPLACE front seat-
back assembly.1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the seat back on
the collision side.
2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If damaged—REPLACE the front seatback assembly.
(LH or RH) side air
bag (satellite) sensor REPLACE the side
air bag (satellite) sen-
sor on the collision
side with new fasten-
ers.
(Repair the center pil-
lar inner, etc. before
installing new one if
damaged.)1. Remove the side air bag (satellite) sensor on the collision side. Check harness
connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the side air bag
(satellite) sensor.
3. Install the side air bag (satellite) sensor to check fit.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall the side sir bag (satellite) sensor with new fasten-
ers.
5. If damaged—REPLACE the side air bag (satellite) sensor with new fasteners.
Diagnosis sensor unit REPLACE the diag-
nosis sensor unit with
new fasteners.1. Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-ten-
sioner assembly and
seat belt buckle pre-
tensioner assembly1. Check if the seat belt can be extended smoothly.
If the seat belt cannot be extended smoothly,
–Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.
–If the center pillar inner has no damage, REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
2. Remove the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly and the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly on the colli-
sion side. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for bind-
ing.
3. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly and
the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly.
4. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly and the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner
assembly.
6. If damaged—REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly or the seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assem-
bly with new fasteners.
Seat (with front side
air bag)REPLACE front seat-
back assembly.1. Visually check the seat on the collision side.
2. Remove the seat on the collision side and check the following for damage and
deformities.
–Harness, connectors and terminals
–Frame and recliner (for front and rear seat), and also adjuster and slides (for front
seat)
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged seat parts using new fasteners. If the front
seat back is damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
Center inner pillar 1. Check the center inner pillar on the collision side for damage (dents, cracks, deformation).
2. If damaged—REPAIR the center inner pillar.
Trim/headlining 1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the interior trim on the collision side.
2. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged trim parts.