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SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE
• For removing/installing the side curtain air bag moduleharness connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped in
tape into the notch, lift the lock and remove the harness
connector as shown.
• Install the harness connector with the lock raised, and push the lock into the harness connector as shown.
• After installing the harness connector, check that the lock
is pushed in securely.
4. Remove the side curtain air bag module bolts, then remove the side curtain air bag module. CAUTION:
• Replace the side curtain air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
• Do not strike the side curtain air bag module.
• Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver , etc.) into the side curtain air bag module.
• Do not disassemble the side curtain air bag module.
• Do not expose the side curtain air bag module to temperatures exceeding 93 °C (200 °F).
• Do not allow oil, grease, detergent or water to co me in contact with the side curtain air bag mod-
ule.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Route the side curtain air bag module front tether (1) and attach the double stick tape (A) as shown.
: Front
• Do not damage the harness while installi ng the side curtain air bag module.
• After installation is complete, check that no syst em malfunction is detected causing the air bag
warning lamp to illuminate.
• If a malfunction is indicated by the air bag warnin g lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunc-
tioning parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to SRC-17, "SRS Final Check"
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CONTENTS
SRS AIRBAG CONTROL SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................4
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....4
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
4
Precaution for SRS "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" Service ................................ ......
4
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................5
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... .....5
Component Parts Location .................................. ......5
Component Description .............................................6
Driver Air Bag Module ...............................................7
Front Passenger Air Bag Module ..............................7
Front Side Air Bag Module .................................. ......7
Side Curtain Air Bag Module .....................................7
Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner ....................................8
Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit ..................................8
Crash Zone Sensor ...................................................8
Front Side Air Bag Satellite Sensor ...........................8
Rear Side Air Bag Satellite Sensor ...........................9
Front Door Satellite Sensor .......................................9
SRS Component Connectors ....................................9
SYSTEM .............................................................11
SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM ............................................11
SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM : Sy stem Diagram ............11
SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM : System Description ... ....11
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM ............ ....11
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Diagram ........................................................ ....
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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description ................................................... ....
12
SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP SYSTEM ..................13
SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP SYSTEM : System
Diagram ............................................................... ....
13
SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP SYSTEM : System
Description ........................................................... ....
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AIR BAG) ....................15
Diagnosis Description ..............................................15
SRS Operation Check .............................................15
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT ..........................16
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT .....................17
SRS History Check ..................................................17
SRS Final Check .....................................................17
CONSULT Function (AIR BAG) ...............................17
CONSULT Function (OCCUPANT DETECTION) ....18
ECU DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION ..............19
DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT .............................19
DTC Index ........................................................... ....19
Flash Code Index ....................................................23
WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................26
SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM ...................................26
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ....26
BASIC INSPECTION ...................................40
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW .......40
Work Flow ............................................................ ....40
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ..................42
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT .................................................... ....
42
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT : Description ............................. ....
42
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING
CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair Requirement .. ....
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ZERO POINT RESET ............................................. ....42
ZERO POINT RESET : Description .........................42
ZERO POINT RESET : Special Repair Require-
ment ..................................................................... ....
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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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section 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 which 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 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 three minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for SRS "AIR BAG" and "S EAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" Service
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• Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS ci rcuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
• Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 min-
utes.
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 SR S connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have
passed.
• The air bag diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with the arrow mark “ ⇐” pointing toward the front
of the vehicle for proper operation. Also check air bag 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 seat mounted front side air bag m odule 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.
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COMPONENT PARTS
Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
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The seat belt pre-tensioner system wi th load limiter is installed for
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 frontal
collision with an impact exceeding a specified level.
When the frontal collision with an im pact exceeding a specified level
occurs, seat belt slack resulting from clothing or other factors is
immediately taken up by the shoulder belt pre-tensioner (1) as well
as the lap belt pre-tensioner (2). 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 ches t-area seat belt web tension while maintaining force.
Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor UnitINFOID:0000000009460711
The air bag diagnosis sensor unit is located under the center con-
sole assembly. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit receives signals
from multiple SRS sensors and cont rols the deployment of the air
bags. The deployment of the air bags depends on the type and
severity of the collision. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit has self-
diagnosis capability through the use of the CONSULT as well as
flash codes displayed by the air bag warning lamp.
Crash Zone SensorINFOID:0000000009460712
The crash zone sensor is located behind the radiator and under-
neath the front air duct. The crash zone sensor sends signals to the
air bag diagnosis sensor unit during a frontal collision. This sensor
may be identified by a yellow connector.
Front Side Air B ag Satellite SensorINFOID:0000000009460713
The front side air bag satellite sensors are located on the front center
pillar LH and RH next to the seat belt pretensioners. The front side
air bag satellite sensors send signals to the air bag diagnosis sensor
unit during a side collision. Thes e sensors may be identified by yel-
low connectors.
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Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULTINFOID:0000000009460726
DIAGNOSIS MODE
NOTE:
Diagnosis Mode can not be entered if a malfunction is not detected in User Mode.
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. After AIR BAG warning lamp lights for 7 seconds, turn ignition switch OFF within 1 second.
3. Wait more than 3 seconds.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 two more times (3 times total).
5. Turn ignition switch ON.
SRS is now in Diagnosis Mode. Refer to SRC-23, "Flash Code Index"
.
SRS History CheckINFOID:0000000009460727
SRS HISTORY CHECK
1. Check repair history of the SRS. If no repairs have been made, perform SRC-15, "SRS Operation
Check". If repairs have been made, GO TO step 2.
2. Erase "SELF-DIAG [PAST]" after repair. Refer to SRC-17, "SRS Final Check"
.
SRS Final CheckINFOID:0000000009460728
DIAGNOSIS MODE
1. Connect CONSULT.
2. Confirm that zero point reset of OCS is complete.
3. If no DTCs are detected on “SELF- DIAG RESULTS [CURRENT]”, repair of SRS is completed. Go to step
4.
If any DTCs are detected on “SEL F-DIAG RESULTS [CURRENT]”, t he malfunction has not been repaired
completely or another malfunction is being detected. Perform SRS Operation Check again. Refer to
SRC-15, "SRS Operation Check"
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4. Touch “ERASE”. NOTE:
Touching “ERASE” will clear the SRS memory of the malfunction (“SELF-DIAG [PAST]”). If “SELF-
DIAG [PAST]” is not erased, User Mode may s how the previous system malfunction even if the
malfunction has been repaired completely.
5. Check that no malfunction is detected in “SELF-DIAG [PAST]”.
6. Exit Diagnosis Mode and disconnect the CONSULT.
7. Perform SRS Operation Check. Refer to SRC-15, "SRS Operation Check"
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CONSULT Function (AIR BAG)INFOID:0000000009460729
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentiall y causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.
CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
Diagnostic Test Mode Diagnostic Item Description
Self Diagnostic Result SEL F-DIAG RESULT [CURRENT]A current Self-diagnosis result (also indicated by the number of
warning lamp flashes in the Diagnosis mode) is displayed on the
CONSULT screen in real time. This refers to a malfunctioning part
requiring repairs.
Data Monitor DATA MONITOR Displays air bag diagnosis sensor unit input/output data in real time.
Ecu Identification ECU DISCRIMINATED NO. Air bag diagnosis sensor unit ECU discriminated number (identifica-
tion number) or part number is displayed. Air bag diagnosis sensor
unit has individual ECU discriminated number (identification num-
ber) or part number based on model and equipment.
Trouble Diagnostic Record TROUBLE DIAG RECORD [PAST] With TROUBLE DIAG RECORD, diagnosis results previously
erased by a reset operation can be displayed on the CONSULT
screen.
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (AIR BAG)
CONSULT Function (OCCUPANT DETECTION)
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CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must
be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go
to ”sleep mode”, potentially causing a di scharged battery and a no-start condition.
CONSULT can display each diagnostic item usi ng the diagnostic test modes shown following.
Diagnostic Test Mode Diagnostic Item Description
Work Support ZERO POINT RESET FUNCTION Perform zero point reset. Refer to
SRC-42, "ZERO POINT RESET : Spe-
cial Repair Requirement".
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WARNING LAMP FLASH CODE CHART
How to read flash codes
1. Put the vehicle in Diagnosis Mode. Refer to SRC-17, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT".
2. All codes are proceded by a seven second "holding" flash.
3. Identify how many primary flashes are display ed as well as the length of each primary flash.
4. Refer to the tables and examples below to determine which SRS subsystem the code belongs to.
OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT [UNIT FAIL]
B00A0The OCS control unit is malfunctioning. Refer to
SRC-101, "Di-
agnosis Procedure".
OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT [NO DATA]
OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT [UNDEFINED]
OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT [RESET FAIL]
OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT [COMM FAIL] Communication between the OCS control
unit and the air bag diagnosis sensor unit is
interrupted.
OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR [UNIT FAIL] The OCS sensor is malfunctioning.
OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR [POWER FAIL] The OCS sensor circuit is malfunctioning.
CONTROL UNIT [UNIT FAIL] B14XX
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit is malfunction-
ing. Refer to
SRC-91, "Diag-
nosis Procedure".
PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR CIRCUIT [FAIL]
B00D5Front passenger air bag OFF indicator is
malfunctioning. Refer to
SRC-94, "Diag-
nosis Procedure".
PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR CIRCUIT [OPEN] Front passenger air bag OFF indicator cir-
cuit is open.
PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR CIRCUIT [VB-SHORT] Front passenger air bag OFF indicator is
shorted to a power supply circuit.
PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR CIRCUIT [GND-SHORT] Front passenger air bag OFF indicator is
shorted to ground.
IGN VOLTAGE [LOW] B142AIgnition voltage to the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit is low. Refer to
SRC-104, "Di-
agnosis Procedure".
IGN VOLTAGE [HIGH] Ignition voltage to the air bag diagnosis sen-
sor unit is high.
CAN COMMUNICATION FAILURE U1000 CAN system communication faiilure. Refer to
SRC-106, "Di-
agnosis Procedure".
CAN COMMUNICATION FAILURE [CONTROL UNIT] U1010CAN system (control unit) faiilure. Refer to
SRC-107, "Di-
agnosis Procedure".
FRONTAL COLLISION DETECTION B1421 Frontal collision detected. Driver and/or
front passenger air bag modules are de-
ployed. Refer to
SR-5, "For
Frontal Collision".
SIDE COLLISION DETECTION B1422 Side collision detected. Curtain air bag mod-
ule and seat belt pre-tensioner are de-
ployed. Refer to
SR-7, "For Side
and Rollover Collision".
REAR COLLISION DETECTION B1425 Rear collision has been detected. Replace air bag diagno- sis unit. Refer to SR-26,
"Removal and Installa-
tion".
AIRBAG DISPOSAL COMPLETION B1426 Collision has been detected. Air bag diagno-
sis sensor unit has not yet been replaced
following repairs.
CONSULT name DTC DTC detecting condition Repair order
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DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
5. Count the short secondary flashes that follow the primary flashes.
6. Match the correct flashing pattern to the ma lfunctioning component and perform the Diagnosis Procedure.
Refer to the illustrations below fo r an example of each flashing pattern.
Front subsystem
Side subsystem
Air bag subsystem
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Flashes
(Primary) Flash Length
(seconds) Flashes
(Secondary) Malfunctioning Component or Circuit Reference
21.5 1 Driver air bag module
SRC-45, "Diagnosis Proce-
dure"
2 Passenger air bag moduleSRC-49, "Diagnosis Proce-dure"
3 Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner (shoulder)SRC-64, "Diagnosis Proce-dure"
4 Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner (shoulder)
SRC-67, "Diagnosis Proce-dure"
5 Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner (lap)SRC-64, "Diagnosis Proce-dure"
6 Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner (lap)SRC-67, "Diagnosis Proce-dure"
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Flashes
(Primary) Flash Length
(seconds) Flashes
(Secondary) Malfunctioning Component or Circuit Reference
31.5 1 Front LH side air bag module
SRC-52, "Diagnosis Proce-
dure"
2 Front RH side air bag moduleSRC-55, "Diagnosis Proce-dure"
3 LH side curtain air bag module
SRC-58, "Diagnosis Proce-dure"
4 RH side curtain air bag moduleSRC-61, "Diagnosis Proce-dure"
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