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Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING:
  • When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
  • Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
CAUTION:
  • Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
  • Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a driver air bag direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must be replaced.
  • Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
  • Do not disassemble air bag module.
  • Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Module
    G04906960Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • 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.
    Fig 2: Precaution For Handling Air Bag Module
    G04927497Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
  2. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
  3. Remove the covers RH/LH and the driver air bag module tamper proof bolts RH/LH (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Driver Air Bag Module Tamper Proof Bolts RH/LH
    G04927498Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Lift driver air bag module away from steering wheel. Disconnect driver air bag module connectors (1) and spiral cable connector (2).
    Fig 4: Identifying Driver Air Bag Module Connectors And Spiral Cable Connector
    G04927499Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS ".
    Fig 5: Identifying Direct-Connect SRS Connectors
    G04887382Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Disconnect horn connector (1) and release harness from clips (2).
  7. If equipped, remove the steering wheel switch screws (A) and release the tabs (3) from the driver air bag module.
Fig 6: Identifying Horn Connector And Screws
G04927501Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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