Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 983

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

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Press upward (toward center of steering wheel) on retaining clip until driver air bag module is released
from steering wheel.

4.

Lift the driver air bag module from the steering wheel.

5.

Disconnect the driver air bag module and horn connectors, then remove the driver air bag module.
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to 

SRC-9, "Direct-connect SRS

Component Connectors"

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CAUTION:

• 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.
• Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air

bag module or connectors.

• Do not disassemble air bag module.
• Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceeding

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

SR-6, "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

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 the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.

2.

Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

3.

Remove the steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-11, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Remove the column cover upper and lower. Refer to 

IP-11, "Removal and Installation"

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5.

Disconnect wiper and washer switch connector. Then while
pressing tabs, pull wiper and washer switch away from spiral
cable to remove.

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Steering wheel

2.

Lighting and turn signal switch

3.

Spiral cable

4.

Column cover upper

5.

Steering column assembly

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Screw 

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Column cover lower

8.

Wiper and washer switch

9.

Driver air bag module connectors

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SPIRAL CABLE

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Disconnect lighting and turn signal switch connector. Then while
pressing tabs, pull lighting and turn signal switch toward driver
door to remove.

7.

Remove the screws. Then while pressing the tab, pull the spiral
cable away from steering column assembly. 

CAUTION:

• Do not disassemble spiral cable.
• Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.

8.

Disconnect 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.

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If equipped, remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral
cable. Refer to 

BRC-182, "Removal and Installation"

 (Type 2),

BRC-302, "Removal and Installation"

 (Type 3).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel, refer to

ST-11, "Removal and Installation"

. 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
locating pin at the top.

• If equipped, reset the steering angle sensor calibration after install-

ing spiral cable. Refer to 

BRC-78, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING

ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Require-
ment"

 (Type 2). or 

BRC-189, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING

ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Require-
ment"

 (Type 3).

• 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:

• The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the cable is not installed in the correct posi-

tion.

• 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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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation

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The passenger air bag module originally installed in the vehicle uses direct-connect style harness connectors.
Service replacement passenger air bag modules use tab-locking style harness connectors. If the passenger
air bag module is replaced or if the direct-connect harness connectors are damaged, the vehicle wiring har-
ness must be modified to allow connection of the service replacement passenger air bag module. See "WIR-
ING HARNESS MODIFICATION" for wiring harness modification procedure.

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect front passenger air bag module connec-

tors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be
replaced and the wiring harness modified.

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

three minutes.

• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.

1.

Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.

2.

Remove the glove box. Refer to 

IP-11, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Remove 2 bolts (through glove box opening) retaining front pas-
senger air bag module to the steering member.

4.

Disconnect the passenger air bag module connectors. 
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors,

refer to 

SRC-9, "Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors"

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5.

Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer
to 

IP-11, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

Remove front passenger air bag module screws then remove
passenger air bag module from instrument panel assembly.

CAUTION:

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