Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Before servicing SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.

Remove glove box assembly and instrument passenger lower panel. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove display control unit, if navigation system is equipped.
Remove tire pressure warning control unit, if tire pressure warning control system is equipped.
Disconnect front passenger air bag module connector.
Remove the front passenger air bag module fixing nuts and bolt, then remove front passenger air bag module.

Fig 1: Removing Front Passenger Air Bag Module Fixing Nuts And Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION:

Always place front passenger air bag module with caution label side facing upward.
Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into front passenger air bag module.
Do not disassemble front passenger air bag module.
Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Caution Label
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Replace front passenger air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the front passenger air bag module.
After front passenger air bag module inflates, the instrument panel assembly should be replaced.

Fig 3: Precaution For Handling Air Bag Module
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.