Nissan Pathfinder (2009 year). Manual - part 597

PRECAUTIONS

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If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

1.

Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.

2.

Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the 

″

ACC

″

 position. At this time, the

steering lock will be released.

3.

Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.

4.

Perform the necessary repair operation.

5.

When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the 

″

LOCK

″

 position before connecting

the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)

6.

Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III. 

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

—

(J-42057-UPD)
Air bag key set
Part of kit (J-42057)

Removing and installing air bag lock

LRS210

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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a driver

air bag direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the spiral cable must be replaced.

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

least 3 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 3 minutes.

2.

Locate retaining clip access hole and insert suitable 4mm - 6mm blunt tool. 
NOTE:
Do not use sharp edged objects such as screwdrivers to release driver air bag module from steering
wheel, SRS components may be unintentionally damaged.

1.

Steering wheel

2.

Retaining clip

3.

Driver air bag module connectors

4.

Driver air bag module

5.

Retaining clip access hole

6.

Horn connector

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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

3.

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"

.

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

90

°

C (194

°

F).

• 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-7, "Removal and Installation"

.

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

SRC-9, "Direct-connect SRS Compo-

nent Connectors"

.

• 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

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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 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-15, "Removal and Installation"

.

4.

Remove the column cover upper and lower.

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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1.

Steering wheel

2.

Lighting and turn signal switch

3.

Spiral cable

4.

Column cover upper

5.

Steering column assembly

6.

Screw 

7.

Column cover lower

8.

Wiper and washer switch

9.

Driver air bag module connectors

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SPIRAL CABLE

6.

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.

9.

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

BRC-134, "Removal and Installation"

 for Type 1, or 

BRC-238,

"Removal and Installation"

 for type 2 systems.

INSTALLATION

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

ST-15, "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.

• Reset the steering angle sensor calibration after installing spiral

cable. Refer to 

BRC-12, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

.

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

no malfunction is detected. Refer to 

SRC-13, "SRS Operation

Check"

.

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

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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. Folow the
"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"

.

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"

.

5.

Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer
to 

IP-11, "Removal and Installation"

. 

6.

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

CAUTION:

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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

• When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of

air bag module.

• Always place front passenger air bag module with caution

label side facing upward.

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

bag module or harness connectors.

• Do not disassemble air bag module. 
• Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
• Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to tempera-

tures exceeding 90

°

C (194

°

F).

• 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.

• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connec-

tors, refer to 

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

nectors"

.

INSTALLATION

Original Passenger Air Bag Module

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to 

SRC-9, "Direct-connect SRS Compo-

nent Connectors"

.

CAUTION:

• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer

to 

SRC-13, "SRS Operation Check"

.

Service Replacement Passenger Air Bag Module

1.

Install the front passenger air bag module to the instrument
panel pad assembly.

2.

Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to 

IP-11, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

Connect the front passenger air bag module harness connector to yellow 4-pin service replacement air
bag connector and fasten connector to mounting bracket. 

CAUTION:

• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer

to 

SRC-13, "SRS Operation Check"

.

WIRING HARNESS MODIFICATION

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

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