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Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect front passenger air bag module connectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be replaced and the wiring harness modified.
  • Before servicing SRS, turn the 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.
  1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, then wait at least 3 minutes.
  2. Remove the glove box. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY "
  3. Remove 2 bolts (through glove box opening) retaining front passenger air bag module to the steering member.
  4. Disconnect the passenger air bag module connectors.
  5. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY "
    Fig 1: Instrument Panel Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G04175727Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove front passenger air bag module screws then remove passenger air bag module from instrument panel assembly.
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Passenger Air Bag Module Screws
    G04175728Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION:
  • When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
  • Always place front passenger air bag module with caution label side facing upward.
  • Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Bag Module
    G04175729Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Do not disassemble air bag module.
  • Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
  • Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
  • Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
  • Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the air bag module.
  • For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to , "DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS ".
Fig 4: Precaution For Handling Air Bag Module
G04076880Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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