The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.

WARNING:

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To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

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Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

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Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.

Precautions for Seat Belt Service

EHS00124

CAUTION:

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Before removing the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect
both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.

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After replacing or reinstalling seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting seat belt pre-ten-
sioner assembly connector, ensure entire SRS operates properly. Refer to

SRS-21, "SRS Opera-

tion Check"

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Do not disassemble buckle or seat belt assembly.

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Do not reuse seat belt anchor bolts after removal. Replace with new ones.

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Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.

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Never oil tongue and buckle.

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If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair. Replace the whole seat belt
assembly.

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If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.

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When replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.

AFTER A COLLISION

WARNING:

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Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.

●

NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do
so could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a
collision should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-
tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which
the air bags are deployed.

Replace any seat belt assembly (including anchor bolts) if:

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The seat belt was in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and
buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).

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The seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e., torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.)

●

The seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for damage
or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.

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Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.

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The seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in
which the air bags are deployed.

SEAT BELTS

SB-3

2005 Pathfinder

SEAT BELTS

PFP:86884

Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt

EHS00125

Seat belt height adjuster

Center pillar

Seat belt retractor and belt assembly LH

Seat belt pre-tensioner connector

Center pillar lower finisher 6.

Anchor cover

Seat belt buckle

D-ring anchor bolt cover

D-ring anchor

10. Center pillar upper finisher

LHIA0081E

SB-4

SEAT BELTS

2005 Pathfinder

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

CAUTION:

●

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

Remove the center pillar upper/lower finishers. Refer to

EI-27, "BODY SIDE TRIM"

Remove the seat belt retractor anchor bolts and assembly.

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On RH side, disconnect the seat belt tension sensor.

Disconnect the seat belt pre-tensioner electrical connector.

CAUTION:

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For installing/removing seat belt pre-tensioner connector,
insert a thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into the notch, lift
the lock and remove the connector.

●

Install the connector with the lock raised, and push the lock
into the connector.

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Install the seat belt retractor upper bolt first.

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Ensure that seat belt height adjuster is locked in the lowest position during installation.

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Remove the front seat. Refer to

SE-90, "Removal and Installation"

Remove screw and seat cushion inner finisher.

Remove the anchor bolt and buckle.

Disconnect the buckle switch connector from the seat connector.

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

PHIA0341E

WHIA0128E

SEAT BELTS

SB-5

2005 Pathfinder

Removal and Installation of Rear Seat Belt

EHS00126

Second Row

LHIA0082E

Seat belt height adjuster

Seat belt retractor and belt assembly
(Outboard)

Seat belt lower anchor

Seat belt buckle (Outboard)

D-ring anchor bolt cover

D-ring anchor

Seat belt buckle (Center)

Seat belt retractor and belt assembly
(Center)

SB-6

SEAT BELTS

2005 Pathfinder

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - OUTBOARD

Remove seat belt lower anchor cover and bolt.

Remove the D-ring anchor bolt cover and D-ring anchor bolt.

Remove the upper and lower luggage area trim. Refer to

EI-27, "BODY SIDE TRIM"

Remove seat belt retractor anchor bolt and the seat belt assembly.

Remove the seat belt height adjuster assembly.

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - OUTBOARD

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Ensure that seat belt height adjuster is locked in the lowest position during installation.

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Remove the rear center seat. Refer to

SE-96, "Second Row

Center"

Remove the screw and seat cushion inner finisher. Refer to

SE-

96, "Removal and Installation"

Remove the anchor bolt and buckle.

Remove the rear outboard seat. Refer to

SE-96, "Second Row Outboard"

Remove the seat cushion finisher.

Remove the anchor bolt and buckle.

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - CENTER SEAT

Remove seat belt anchor.

Remove seat belt bezel.

Remove seat back upholstery and foam. Refer to

SE-96, "Removal and Installation"

Remove seat belt retractor cover.

Remove bolt and remove seat belt retractor and seat belt assembly.

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - CENTER SEAT

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WHIA0130E

SEAT BELTS

SB-7

2005 Pathfinder

Removal and Installation of Third Row Seat Belt

EHS00127

Third Row

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE

Remove the D-ring anchor bolt cover and D-ring anchor bolt.

Remove the lower anchor bolt cover and lower anchor bolt.

Remove the upper and lower luggage side finishers. Refer to

EI-32, "LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM"

Remove the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and retractor and belt assembly.

Remove bolt from seat belt anchor base and remove seat belt buckles.

LHIA0083E

Luggage side upper finisher RH

Seat belt retractor and belt assembly

Seat belt anchor

D-ring anchor

D-ring anchor bolt cover

Seat belt buckle

Lower anchor bolt cover

Luggage side lower finisher RH

SB-8

SEAT BELTS

2005 Pathfinder

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

●

Ensure that seat belt height adjuster is locked in the lowest position during installation.

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Seat belt anchor base should be flat to the floor during installation and not on the anti-rotation bead.

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