Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING:

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 With Pad Side Facing Upward
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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: Caution For Impact Air Bag Module

Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
Remove the covers RH/LH and the driver air bag module tamper proof bolts RH/LH (A).

Fig 3: Removing Driver Air Bag Module Tamper Proof Bolts RH/LH
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS .
  
  Fig 5: Removing/Installing Of Direct-Connect SRS Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect horn connector (1) and release harness from clips (2).
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, Steering Wheel Switch Screws, Clips And Tabs
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.