Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 1705

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

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• Fix the driver air bag module harness to the harness fixing

hook (A).

• Never damage the harness while installing.
• Tighten the TORX bolts after completely adjusting the centers of fixing holes on the driver air bag

module side and the steering wheel side. If the holes are misaligned, the bolt threads are damaged
and the module is not installed securely.

• If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunc-

tioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Refer to 

SRC-20, "CONSULT-III

Function"

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• After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp. 

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SPIRAL CABLE

SPIRAL CABLE

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WARNING:

• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes

or more.

• Never use the air tools or the electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-11, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-17, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Remove the steering column cover. Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

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4.

Disconnect the spiral cable body side harness connectors (A)
and the steering angle sensor harness connector (B).

5.

Remove the spiral cable fixing screws.

1.

Spiral cable

2.

Steering angle sensor

3.

Steering column assembly

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SPIRAL CABLE

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6.

Remove the spiral cable side pawls (LH/RH) with flat-bladed
screw driver (A).

7.

Pull the spiral cable and steering angle sensor out forward. 

CAUTION:

• Never impact the spiral cable.
• Replace the spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained

an impact.

• Never disassemble the spiral cable.
• Never apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
• Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if the

cable is installed in an improper position. 
The neutral position is set as per the following. 

• Carefully turn the spiral cable clockwise to the end position.

Then turn it counterclockwise (about 2 and a half turns) and
stop turning at the mark (B) on which the stopper insertion
holes are in the same position.

• The service part is installed in the neutral position by the

stopper and can be set without adjusting after the stopper is
removed.

• Never over turn the spiral cable or go beyond the number of

turns required. (This will cause the cable to snap)

• Adjust the spiral cable locating pin (A) to the steering wheel

locating pin hole (C).

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SPIRAL CABLE

• If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunc-

tioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Refer to 

SRC-20, "CONSULT-III

Function"

.

• After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.