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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR 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 w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, 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 performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• 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 NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism 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 pow er 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.
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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 al l control units using CONSULT-III.
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• When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with the
tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immediately.
• Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The spare
tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
• After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
• Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre- oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.
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4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
• To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-able tool and pull the hose out.
5. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
6. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the
way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-36, "
Removal and Instal-
lation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor" .
CAUTION:
• Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when reposition- ing the brake caliper out of the way.
• Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
7. Remove the spare tire.
8. Remove both lower shock bolts.
9. Disconnect the two rear ABS sensor electrical connectors.
10. Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to RAX-10, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to DLN-248, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
13. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the brackets on the rear suspension member.
14. Disconnect parking brake cables at equalizer. Refer to PB-7, "
Removal and Installation"
15. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the
coil spring tension.
16. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.
17. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor from the rear suspension member.
18. Disconnect both of the connecting r ods from the front lower link.
19. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
20. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts.
21. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links and stabilizer bar as
an assembly.
22. If necessary, remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, height sensor, rear load leveling air suspension hoses, stabilizer
bar, knuckle, and front and rear lower links from the rear sus-
pension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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• When raising the rear suspension member assembly, use thelocating pins to align the rear suspension member to the vehicle
body.
• When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point out
toward the wheel and tire assembly.
• To connect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses, the lock ring must be fully seated in the fitt ing. Insert the hose “B” into the
lock ring “A” until the lock ring “A” is touching the hose “B” as
shown. Pull on the hose to check that it is securely inserted.
• Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition (unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine cool ant and lubricants are at the full specification, and
the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in t heir designated positions) with the tires on level ground.
• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "Rotation".
2. Use CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLENOID ” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
3. Remove the four clips and remove the rear fender protector, front.
4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hose from the shock absorber.
• To disconnect the hose, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the air hose out.
5. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using power tool.
6. Remove the shock absorber. CAUTION:
Do not damage the rubber boot on the shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-9, "
Component".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Check the shock absorber for any air leaks or damage to the rubber boot.
• Check the shock absorber for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
• Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
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Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. Use CONSULT-III "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load level-
ing air suspension system.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
3. Unclip the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
• To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suit-
able tool and pull the hose out.
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1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH
6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly
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5. Remove the four bolts that mount the rear load leveling air sus-
pension compressor assembly to the underbody.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• To connect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses, the lockring must be fully seated in the fitt ing. Insert the hose “B” into the
lock ring “A” until the lock ring “A” is touching the hose “B” as
shown. Pull on the hose to check that it is securely inserted.
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
INFOID:0000000004886894
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR 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 w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, 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 performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• 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 NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism 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 pow er 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.
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