2011 INFINITI QX56 steering

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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
FOR FRONTAL COLLISION : When SRS is not activated in a collision
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CAUTION:
Due to varying models and option levels, not all part s listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.
WORK PROCEDURE
1. Before performing any of the following steps, ensur e that all vehicle body and structural repairs have been
completed.
2. Check the SRS components using the table below: Replace any SRS components showing visible signs of damage. (dents, cracks and deformation, etc.)
3. Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT-III or air bag warning lamp. Refer to SRC-14, "
Description" for
details. Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
4. After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRC-14, "
Description".
SRS INSPECTION (FOR FRONTAL COLLISION)
Harness and connectors 1. 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 assembly If the front passenger air bag has deployed:
REPLACE the instrument panel assembly. (integrated type)
Part Inspection
Part Inspection
Driver air bag module If the driver air bag has NOT been deployed:
1. Remove driver air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for
deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Install driver air bag module into the steering wheel to check fit and alignment with the wheel.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.
4. If damaged − REPLACE. Install driver air bag module with new fasteners.
Front passenger air bag module
(if equipped) If the front passenger air bag has NOT been deployed:
1. Remove front passenger air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, ter-
minals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Install front passenger air bag module into the instrument panel to check fit with the instrument panel.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.
4. If damaged − REPLACE. Install front passenger air bag modules with new fasteners.
Crash zone sensor If the front air bags or seat belt pre-tensioners have NOT been activated:
1. Remove the crash zone sensor. Check harness connectors for damage, terminals for deformi-
ties, and harness for binding.
2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.) of the crash zone sensor and bracket.
3. Install the crash zone sensor to check fit.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.
5. If damaged − REPLACE the crash zone sensor and bracket with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-tensioner assem-
blies
(All applicable locations: buckle,
retractor, lap outer) If the pre-tensioners have NOT been activated:
1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioners.
Check harness cover and connectors for damage , terminals for deformities, and harness for
binding.
2. Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
3. Check retractor for smooth operation.
4. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.
5. Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.
6. If the center pillar inner has no damage, REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
7. If no damage is found, reinstall seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
8. If damaged − REPLACE. Install the seat belt pre-tensioners with new fasteners.
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COLLISION DIAGNOSISSR-7
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FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION
FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER CO LLISION : When SRS is activated in a collision
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CAUTION:
Due to varying models and option levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.
WORK PROCEDURE
1. Before performing any of the following steps, ensur e that all vehicle body and structural repairs have been
completed.
2. Replace the following components:  Front seat back assembly (on the side on which side air bag is activated)
 Door finisher (on the side on which door-mounted curtain air bag is activated)
 Pop-up roll bar assemblies and pop-up roll bar covers
 Side air bag (satellite) sensor LH/RH (on the side on which side air bag is activated)
 Diagnosis sensor unit
 Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies
3. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table. Replace any SRS components and the related parts s howing visible signs of damage. (dents, cracks,
deformation, etc.)
4. Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT-III and “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRC-14, "
Description"
for details. Make sure entire SRS operates properly.
5. After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to
SRC-14, "
Description".
Diagnosis sensor unit If none of the SRS components have been activated:
1. Check case for dents, cracks or deformities.
2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.
4. If damaged
− REPLACE. Install diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
Steering wheel 1. Visually check steering wheel for deformities.
2. Check harness (built into steering wheel) and connectors for damage, and terminals for defor-
mities.
3. Install driver air bag module into the steering wheel to check fit and alignment with the wheel.
4. Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall.
6. If damaged − REPLACE.
Spiral cable If the driver front air bag has not deployed:
1. Visually check spiral cable and combination switch for damage.
2. Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
3. Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall.
5. If damaged
− REPLACE.
Occupant classification system
(Passenger seat) 1. Remove passenger seat assembly.
2. Check control unit case for dents, cracks of deformities.
3. Check connectors and pressure sensor tube for damage, and terminals for deformities.
4. Check seat frame and cushion pan for dents or deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall seat with new fasteners.
6. If damaged
− REPLACE seat cushion assembly with new fasteners.
Harness and connectors 1. 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 assembly If the front passenger air bag has NOT deployed:
1. Visually check instrument panel assembly for damage.
2. If no damage is found, reinstall the instrument panel assembly.
3. If damaged
− REPLACE the instrument panel assembly.
Part Inspection
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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULESR-11
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE
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WARNING:
 Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery ne gative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
 Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
 Never use the air tools or el ectric tools for servicing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the side lids (LH/RH).
2. Remove the driver air bag module mounting TORX bolts (LH/RH).
3. Pull out the driver air bag module.
1. Steering column upper cover 2. Steering column lower cover 3. Side lid LH
4. TORX bolt LH 5. Driver air bag module 6. Side lid RH
7. TORX bolt RH 8. Steering wheel 9. Spiral cable
10. Steering angle sensor 11. Steering column assembly 12. Combination switch
: Pawl
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMHIA1472GB
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SR-14
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SPIRAL CABLE
SPIRAL CABLE
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WARNING:
 Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery ne gative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
 Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to SR-11, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-33, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the steering column upper cover and steering column lower cover. Refer to IP-14, "
Removal and
Installation".
1. Steering column upper cover 2. Steering column lower cover 3. Side lid LH
4. TORX bolt LH 5. Driver air bag module 6. Side lid RH
7. TORX bolt RH 8. Steering wheel 9. Spiral cable
10. Steering angle sensor 11. Steering column assembly 12. Combination switch
: Pawl
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
JMHIA1472GB
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SPIRAL CABLESR-15
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4. Disconnect the spiral cable body side harness connectors (A) and steering angle sensor harness connector (B).
5. Remove the spiral cable fixing screws.
6. Pull out forward the spiral cable and steering sensor.
7. Remove steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-139, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
 Never impact the spiral cable.
 Replace the spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained
an impact.
 Never disassemble the spiral cable.
 Never apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
 Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.
INSTALLATION
Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
 The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
The neutral position is set as follows.
 Carefully turn the spiral cable clockwise to the end position.
Then turn it counterclockwise (a bout 2 and a half turns) and
stop turning at the mark (B) on which the stopper insertion
holes are in the same position.
 The service part is installed in the neutral position by the
stopper and can be set without adjusting after the stopper is
removed.
 Never over turn the spiral cable or go beyond the number of
turns required. (These will cause the cable to snap.)
 Adjust the spiral cable locatin g pin (A) to the steering wheel
locating pin hole (C).
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULESR-17
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
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WARNING:
 Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery ne gative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
 Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
 Never use the air tools or el ectric tools for servicing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the front passenger air bag module fixing screws (A).
1. Instrument panel assembly 2. Steering member assembly 3. Front passenger air bag module
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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SRC-6
< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
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 severi ty 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 “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/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 “SRS AIR BAG”.
 Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied 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 Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric 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.
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 Never use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
 Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OF F, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes
or more.
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, never work on any SR S 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 chec k diagnosis sensor unit for cracks, deformities or rust before installa-
tion and replace as required.
 The spiral cable must be aligned with the neutral position since its rotations are limited. Never turn steering
wheel and 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 seat mounted front side air bag module standing with the stud bolt side facing down.
 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.
 Always replace instrument panel pad following front passenger air bag deployment.
 Never solder the harness when making repairs. Check that harness is not pinched and that there is no con-
tact with other components.
 Never allow harness to come in contact with oil, grease, waste oil, or water.
 Never insert foreign materials, such as a screwdriver , into the harness connector. (This is to prevent acci-
dental activation caused by static electricity.)
 Always use CONSULT-III or SRS air bag warning lamp to perform the circuit diagnosis. (Never use an elec- tric tester such as a circuit tester.)
 Never enter in the deployment area of the pop-up roll bar. Never put an object in the deployment area of the
pop-up roll bar. (This is to prevent injury in case of an unintentional deployment.)
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COMPONENT PARTSSRC-9
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13. Occupant detection system control unit 14. Occupant detection system seat
sensor 15. Crash zone sensor
16. Combination switch (spiral cable)
A. Behind center pillar lower garnish B. View with seatback pad removed C. View with laggage side finisher lower removed
D. View with headlining assembly re- moved E. View with headlining assembly re-
moved F. View with center console assembly
removed
G. Backside of passenger seat cushion frame H. View with bumper fascia assembly
removed I. View with steering wheel removed
Component Function
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit  Detects a collision and supplies power supply for deployment to air bag module and
pre-tensioner seat belt.
 It contains the “G” sensors for both frontal and side collisions and spare battery function in case of main battery damage in collision.
Combination meter (air bag warning lamp) Indicates air bag malfunctioning and deployment by blinking and illuminating air bag
warning lamp.
Combination switch (spiral cable) Supplies power supply to driver air bag module on steering wheel.
Crash zone sensor  Transmits signal to air bag diagnosis sensor unit when a frontal collision occurs.
 Crash zone sensor is a G sensor that outputs voltage signal during deceleration at
the time of a vehicle frontal collision that is more than the specified limit is detected.
Curtain air bag module (front/rear)  Deploys according to collision judgment of G sensor, and safing sensor.
 Receives collision signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit, ignites, and burns ig-
nition material by electric ignition system, when side collision exceeds setting limit
of the vehicle. Gas is generated by chemical reaction of ignition material, passes
filter, and deploys air bag.
 Air bag module mainly consists of air bag and inflator that deploys air bag.
Driver air bag module  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys air bag.
 In case of frontal collision where acceleration is more than the specified level, the
ignition materials are ignited by electric ignition system. The system burns the gas
generating materials resulting in a chemical reaction. This generates hot gases that
flow into the air bag through a filter and expand the bag.
Occupant detection system control unit Detects front passenger seat occupant.
Passenger air bag module  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys air bag.
 In case of frontal collision where acceleration is more than the specified level, the
ignition materials are ignited by electric ignition system. The system burns the gas
generating materials resulting in a chemical reaction. This generates hot gases that
flow into the air bag through a filter and expand the bag.
Passenger air bag OFF indicator Indicates whether or not passenger air bag is in the activation mode based on the
judgement of occupant classification system.
Satellite sensor (front/rear)  Transmits signal to air bag diagnosis sensor unit when a side collision occurs.
 When air bag diagnosis sensor unit defines both signal voltage of the “G” sensor,
and the safing algorithm to be that of collision which is more than the specified lev-
el, the driving circuit switches on and feeds the electric ignitor of both the side air
bag and curtain air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner.
Seat belt buckle switch LH/RH Controls deployment timing depending on the seat belt condition that is fastened or
unfastened.
Seat belt pre-tensioner LH/RH  Receives signal from air bag diagnosis sensor unit and deploys seat belt pre-ten-
sioner.
 In the case of a frontal collision or side collision or roll over that exceeds specified impact level, the air bag diagnosis sensor unit detects the deceleration caused by
collision. It restrains the passenger with seat belt easing the stress on passengers
chest with load limiter.
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