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PG-106
HARNESS CONNECTOR
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
HARNESS CONNECTOR (LEVER LOCKING TYPE)
Lever locking type harness connectors are used on certain control units and control modules such as
ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), etc.
Lever locking type harness connectors are also used on super multiple junction (SMJ) connectors.
Always confirm the lever is fully locked in place by moving the lever as far as it will go to ensure full con-
nection.
CAUTION:
Always confirm the lever is fully released (loosened) before attempting to disconnect or connect these
connectors to avoid damage to the connector housing or terminals.
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1. Control unit with single lever
A. Fasten
B. Loosen
C. Lever2. Control unit with dual levers
A. Levers
B. Fasten
C. Loosen3. SMJ connector
A. Lever
B. Fasten
C. Loosen
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
NGS000CZ
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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 must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
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 harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectNGS000D0
NOTE:
This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK″ position.
Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
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STEERING COLUMN
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–Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position (B)
of gear housing assembly.
–Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the projection (A) of
rear cover cap (1). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C)
is aligned with projection (A) of rear cover cap (1) and the mark-
ing position (B) of gear housing assembly.
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
REMOVAL OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-42, "
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE" .
3. Remove steering wheel. Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove steering column cover. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove combination switch & spiral cable. Refer to SRS-44, "
SPIRAL CABLE" .
6. Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove fixing bolts of knee protector (1), then remove knee
protector (1) from vehicle.
8. Remove low tire pressure warning control unit. Refer to WT-40,
"Low Tire Pressure Warning Control Unit" .
9. Disconnect each switch connectors installed to steering column
assembly, and then disconnect harness from steering column
assembly.
10. Remove fixing bolt of upper joint (1) (steering column assembly
side).
11. Remove steering column assembly mounting bolts and nut, then
remove steering column assembly from vehicle.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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Disassembly and Assembly (Models with VK45DE)NGS000DG
COMPONENTS
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur.
If oil leakage is found on oil pump.
Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed.
Performance of oil pump is low.
1. Pulley 2. Snap ring 3. Drive shaft
4. Joint 5. O-ring 6. Connector bolt
7. Flow control valve 8. Spring 9. Oil seal
10. Suction pipe 11. O-ring 12. Body assembly
13. O-ring 14. Side plate 15. Vane
16. Rotor 17. Cam ring 18. Cartridge
19. Dowel pin 20. Gasket 21. Rear cover
22. Copper washer
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
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PS-32
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Secure oil pump in a vise if necessary.
CAUTION:
Use copper plates when securing in a vise.
1. Remove rear cover mounting bolts, and then remove rear cover from body assembly.
2. Remove gasket from body assembly.
3. Remove dowel pin, cartridge and side plate from body assembly.
4. Remove pulley mounting nut and washer, then remove pulley from drive shaft.
5. Remove snap ring from drive shaft and press out it.
CAUTION:
When removing snap ring, be careful not to damage drive
shaft.
6. Remove oil seal from body assembly using a flat-bladed screw-
driver.
7. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
8. Remove lock nut, and then remove copper washer, joint and O-
ring.
9. Remove connector bolt, and then remove O-ring, flow control
valve and spring from body assembly
10. Remove mounting bolts of suction pipe, and then remove suc-
tion pipe from body assembly.
11. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection
Check body assembly and rear cover for internal damage. Replace rear cover if it is damaged. Replace oil
pump assembly if body assembly is damaged.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
Check cam ring, rotor and vane for damage. Replace cartridge assembly if there are.
Side Plate Inspection
Check side plate for damage. Replace side plate if there are.
Flow Control Valve Inspection
Check flow control valve and spring for damage. Replace if there are.
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PS-34
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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When installing rotor, turn mark face on rotor to body assem-
bly.
7. Install vane to rotor so that arc of vane faces cam ring side.
8. Check if drive shaft turns smoothly.
9. Install gasket to body assembly.
10. Install rear cover to body assembly, and then tighten mounting
bolts to the specified torque.
11. Install pulley and washer to drive shaft, and then tighten lock nut
at the specified torque.
12. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring. Install spring, flow control
valve and O-ring to body assembly, and then tighten connector
bolt to the specified torque.
13. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring . Install O-ring, joint and cop-
per washer to connector bolt, and then tighten lock nut to the
specified torque.
14. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to
body assembly.
15. Install suction pipe to body assembly.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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Disassembly and Assembly (Models with VQ35DE)NGS000DH
COMPONENTS
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur.
If oil leakage is found on oil pump.
Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed.
Performance of oil pump is low.
1. Pulley 2. Oil seal 3. Bracket
4. Body assembly 5. Suction pipe 6. O-ring
7. Flow control valve B assembly 8. Flow control valve spring 9. Flow control valve A
10. Dowel pin 11. Front side plate 12. Vane
13. Rotor 14. Rotor snap ring 15. Cam ring
16. Rear side plate 17. O-ring 18. Teflon ring
19. O-ring 20. Rear cover 21. Cartridge
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
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PS-36
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Secure oil pump in a vise if necessary.
CAUTION:
Use copper plates when securing in a vise.
1. Remove rear cover mounting bolts, and then remove rear cover from body assembly.
2. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
3. Remove rear side plate from cartridge, and then remove Teflon ring and O-ring from rear side plate.
4. Remove rotor snap ring using a snap ring plier, and remove pul-
ley from body assembly.
CAUTION:
Remove pulley so as not to be damaged when removing
rotor snap ring.
5. Remove cartridge, front side plate, flow control valve A, flow
control valve spring and flow control valve B assembly from
body assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not drop and damage flow control valve A and flow con-
trol valve B assembly when removing.
6. Remove oil seal from body assembly.
7. Remove mounting bolt of suction pipe, and then remove suction
pipe from body assembly.
8. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
9. Remove bracket mounting bolts, and then remove bracket from
body assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection
Check body assembly and rear cover for internal damage. Replace rear cover if it is damaged. Replace oil
pump assembly if body assembly is damaged.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
Check cam ring, rotor and vane for damage. Replace cartridge assembly if there are.
Side Plate Inspection
Check side plates (front and rear) for damage. Side plates (front and rear) must be replaced as a set if they
are damaged.
Flow Control Valve Inspection
Check flow control valve A, flow control valve spring and flow control valve B assembly for damage. Replace if
there are.
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