Infiniti Q45. Manual - part 871

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

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5.

Remove the ASCD and audio steering switch from the air bag
module.

CAUTION:

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Always work from the side of driver air bag module.

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Always place driver air bag module with pad side facing
upward.

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Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into
driver air bag module.

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Do not attempt to disassemble driver air bag module. 

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Do not use old bolts after removal; replace with new bolts.

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Do not expose the driver air bag module to temperatures
exceeding 90

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C (194

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F).

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Replace driver air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-
tained an impact.

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Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
front passenger air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal paying attention to the following.

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After installing the air bag module, check that the contact clear-
ance of the horn switch is in the specified range in the right.

PHIA0240E

SRS443

SBF814E

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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

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For installing the air bag module, tighten the special bolts with
the center of the horn pad pressed to make the contacts (RH/
LH) ON.

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

SRS-21, "SRS Operation

Check"

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SHIA0184E

SPIRAL CABLE

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SPIRAL CABLE

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3
minutes.

1.

Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SRS-40, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Set the steering wheel in the neutral position.

3.

Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

PS-8, "STEERING WHEEL"

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4.

Remove column cover. Refer to 

IP-12, "(A) Steering Column Cover"

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5.

Remove the spiral cable fixing screws, and while pushing the upper plastic tab, remove the spiral cable.

CAUTION:

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Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.

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Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.

6.

Remove the wiper washer switch and lighting switch from the spiral cable.

7.

Disconnect the horn switch connector, and then the spiral cable
connector.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

PHIA1257E

1.

Lighting switch

2.

Steering wheel

3.

Screw (Do not remove)

4.

Driver air bag module connector

5.

Wiper washer switch

6.

Steering column cover lower

7.

Steering column assembly

8.

Steering column cover upper

9.

Spiral cable

SHIA0193E

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SPIRAL CABLE

CAUTION:

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The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position. 

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Also, with the steering linkage disconnectedly cable may
snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited num-
ber of turns. The spiral cable can be turned to the left about
2.5 turns from the right end position.

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

SRS-21,

"SRS Operation Check"

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