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Passenger-side AIR Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM  . Remove passenger-side air bag module from vehicle and place module on a clean, dry, work bench with trim cover facing upward. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Firmly secure Air Bag Module Bracket (J41246) air bag module bracket in a vise. Drill a 0.335" (8.5 mm) diameter hole in air bag module bracket to facilitate mounting passenger-side air bag module. Attach passenger-side air bag module to air bag module bracket using one 8 mm X 25-30 mm bolt. See Fig 1 . If necessary, place a wood block between air bag module and air bag module bracket to stabilize air bag module. Using wire at least 0.04" (1 mm) in diameter, secure ends of air bag module to air bag module bracket.
  3. Connect Air Bag Deployment Adapter (J38381-65) to Air Bag Deployment Tool (J38381) and passenger-side air bag module connector. Position a fully charged 12-volt battery at least 16 feet (4.9 m) from deployment area. Connect Red deployment tool clip to positive battery terminal and Black deployment tool clip to negative battery terminal.
  4. Ensure deployment tool power lamp glows Green. If deployment tool power lamp glows Red, reverse battery connections and recheck lamp. Ensure no one is within 16 feet (4.9 m) of air bag module. Press deployment tool button to deploy air bag module.
Fig 1: Deploying Passenger-side Air Bag Module
G99J27887Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.