Infiniti QX56 (JA60). Manual - part 883

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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

• Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-

tained an impact.

• Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the

air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• If driver air bag module is being replaced due to deployment, spiral cable must also be replaced. Refer to

SR-7, "Removal and Installation"

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• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to 

SRC-9, "Direct-connect SRS Compo-

nent Connectors"

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• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to 

SRC-

13, "SRS Operation Check"

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SPIRAL CABLE

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at

least three minutes.

• When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-18, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to 

IP-14, "Exploded View"

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4. Remove the column cover upper and lower.

5. Remove wiper washer switch connector, then pinch the tabs at

wiper and washer switch base and slide switch away from steer-

ing column to remove.

1.

Steering wheel

2.

Lighting and turn signal switch

3.

Wiper and washer switch

4.

Spiral cable

5.

Driver air bag module connector

6.

Column cover upper 

7.

Column assembly

8.

Column cover lower

9.

Screw (Do not remove)

10. Screw

A. Refer 

to 

ST-18, "Removal and Instal-

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SPIRAL CABLE

6. While pressing tabs, pull lighting and turn signal switch toward

driver door and disconnect from base.

7. Remove the screws, release the clip, and remove the spiral

cable. 

CAUTION:

• Do not disassemble spiral cable.

• Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.

8. Remove the spiral cable connectors.

CAUTION:

With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable

may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited

number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counter-

clockwise about 2.5 turns from the neutral position.

9. Remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable. Refer

to 

BRC-118, "Removal and Installation"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make

sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral

position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right

end position and ending with the knob at the top.

• If equipped with VDC, refer to 

BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEER-

ING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair

Requirement"

 for steering angle sensor adjustment. 

• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure

no malfunction is detected. Refer to 

SRC-13, "SRS Operation

Check"

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CAUTION:

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• The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the

cable is not installed in the correct position.

• With the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap

by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of

turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about

2.5 turns from the neutral position.

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