Infiniti EX35. Manual - part 1340

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

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Disconnect driver air bag harness connector.
NOTE:
• For installing/removing driver air bag harness connector, insert

thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and
remove connector.

• Install connector with lock raised, and push lock into connec-

tor.

• After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed

securely into it.

5.

Remove the driver air bag module.

CAUTION:

• Always place driver air bag module with pad side facing

upward.

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

air bag module.

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

exceeding 90

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C (194

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F).

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

driver air bag module.

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

sustained an impact.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not use old TORX bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.
• Fix the driver air bag module harness to the harness fixing

hook (A).

• Tighten the TORX bolts after completely adjusting the centers

of fixing holes on the driver air bag module side and the steer-
ing wheel side. If the holes are misaligned, the bolt threads
are damaged and the module is not installed securely.

• In the case that a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after reparation or replace-

ment of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory by self-diagnosis or by the CONSULT-III.

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

Refer to 

SRC-14, "Diagnosis Description"

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JMHIA0539ZZ

JMHIA0009ZZ

JMHIA0540ZZ

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SPIRAL CABLE

SPIRAL CABLE

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Removal and Installation

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WARNING:

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

minutes.

• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-4, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Disconnect steering horn switch harness connector (A).

3.

Remove the steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-16, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Remove the steering column cover (upper/lower). Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

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5.

Remove the spiral cable fixing screws.

1.

Steering column cover upper

2.

Steering column assembly

3.

Steering column cover lower

4.

Driver air bag harness connector

5.

Spiral cable

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SPIRAL CABLE

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Disconnect spiral cable body side harness connectors (A).

7.

Pull out forward the spiral cable. 

CAUTION:

• Do not disassemble the spiral cable.
• Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
• Do not allow oil, grease, detergent or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.
• Do not impact the spiral cable by dropping, etc. Replace the

spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

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 follows. 

• Turn carefully the spiral cable clockwise to the end position.

Then turn it counterclockwise (about 2 and a half turns) and
stop turning at the point (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.

• Do not over turn the spiral cable or go beyond number of

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

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

locating pin hole (C).

• In the case that a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after reparation or replace-

ment of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory by self-diagnosis or by the CONSULT-III.

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

Refer to 

SRC-14, "Diagnosis Description"

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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

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WARNING:

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

minutes.

• Always work from the side of air bag module. Do not work in front of it.
• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the front passenger air bag module fixing screws (A).

3.

Disconnect pawls, and then remove front passenger air bag
module (2) from instrument panel assembly (1).

CAUTION:

1.

Instrument panel assembly

2.

Front passenger air bag module

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

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