Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Manual - part 589

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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-12, "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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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.

NOTE:

The wiring harness modification is to be performed only if the vehicle is equipped with the original passenger

air bag which uses direct-connect harness connectors. If the passenger air bag is to be replaced in a vehicle

that has already had the service replacement passenger air bag installed, the wiring harness modification is

not required.

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

3 minutes.

• 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"

.

1. Locate the yellow and orange direct-connect passenger air bag module harness connectors.
2. Use wire cutters to cut back both previously used direct-connect passenger air bag module harness con-

nectors from the vehicle wiring harness approximately 50 mm (1.9 in) from the connectors.

3. Remove approximately 150 mm (5.9 in) of the vehicle harness covering from the cut end.
4. Slide a piece of dual-wall heat shrink tubing (provided in the pas-

senger air bag service kit) onto each wire of the previously used

vehicle wiring harness.

5. Fold each wire back and insert into the end of the heat shrink

tubing so that the end of the wire is approximately centered in

the heat shrink tubing.

6. Use a heat gun to shrink the heat shrink tubing and seal the wire.
7. Use electrical tape to secure the modified circuits to the outside of the wiring harness.
8. Locate the front passenger air bag service replacement connec-

tor that is taped back to the main harness. Unwrap the tape to

access the yellow service replacement connector and remove

the dust cover from the connector.

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SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE

SIDE CURTAIN 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 direct-

connect harness connector is damaged, the harness must be replaced.

• Before servicing the SRS, turn the 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. Remove headlining. Refer to 

INT-19, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Disconnect front and rear side curtain air bag module connectors.

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

SRC-9, "Direct-connect SRS

Component Connectors"

.

3. Remove the bolts in order starting at the front or rear, and remove the side curtain air bag module.

CAUTION:

• When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.

• Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.

• Do not disassemble air bag module.

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

°

C (194

°

F).

• Replace side curtain air bag module if it has been dropped or

sustained 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 removal.

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

SRC-9, "Direct-connect SRS Compo-

nent Connectors"

.

• After replacement of side curtain air bag module, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is

detected. Refer to 

SRC-13, "SRS Operation Check"

.

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Rear side curtain air bag module

2.

Front side curtain air bag module

3.

Sail panel extrusion

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CRASH ZONE SENSOR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

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

least 3 minutes.

1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove crash zone sensor nuts and shield from support mem-

ber. 

3. Disconnect the crash zone sensor harness connector.
4. Remove crash zone sensor.

CAUTION:

• Replace crash zone sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

• Do not disassemble crash zone sensor.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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

SRC-13,

"SRS Operation Check"

.

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SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSOR

SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSOR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

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

least 3 minutes.

1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove front door sill finisher and lift carpet.

3. Remove side air bag (satellite) sensor nuts and release the clip.
4. Disconnect the side air bag (satellite) sensor connector.

CAUTION:

• Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.

• Check side air bag (satellite) sensor to ensure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it

shows any visible signs of damage, replace it with new one.

• Do not disassemble side air bag (satellite) sensor.

• Replace side air bag (satellite) sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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

SRC-

13, "SRS Operation Check"

.

1.

Front seat finisher

2.

Side air bag (satellite) sensor

3.

Clip

4.

Nuts

5.

Side air bag (Satellite) sensor connector

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FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER

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FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER

Removal and Installation

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For removal and installation procedures, refer to 

SB-4, "Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt"

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DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT

DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

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

least three minutes.

• Do not use old bolts; replace with new bolts.

• Check diagnosis sensor unit bracket to make sure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it

shows any visible signs of damage, replace with new one.

• Replace diagnosis sensor unit if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

• Never use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

• When replacing the air bag diagnosis sensor unit, always check with the parts department for he lat-

est parts information. Installing an incorrect air bag diagnosis sensor unit may or may not cause the

air bag warning lamp to illuminate and may cause incorrect deployment of the supplemental air bags

and seat belt pre-tensioner in a collision resulting in serious personal injury or death.

1. Always check the air bag diagnosis sensor unit ECU discriminated number (identification number) using

CONSULT-III.

2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
3. Disconnect the harness connectors for each air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner. Refer to 

SR-5,

"Removal and Installation"

 (Driver Air Bag Module), 

SR-9, "Removal and Installation"

 (Front Passenger

Air Bag Module), 

SE-38, "Seatback Assembly"

 (Side Air Bag Module), 

SR-12, "Removal and Installation"

(Side Curtain Air Bag Module), 

SB-4, "Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt"

 (Seat Belt Preten-

sioner).

4. Remove center console. Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

.

5. Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit connectors.
6. Remove bolts from the diagnosis sensor unit.

CAUTION:

• Do not use old bolts; replace with new bolts.

• Check diagnosis sensor unit bracket to ensure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it

shows any visible signs of damage, replace with new one.

• Replace diagnosis sensor unit if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Always follow the tightenting sequence shown.

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Diagnosis sensor unit connectors

2.

Diagnosis sensor unit

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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"

.

CAUTION:

• The diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with the arrow mark "

⇐

" pointing toward the

front of the vehicle for proper operation.

• When installing diagnosis sensor unit bolt, use proper tightening sequence.

• Never damage the harness while installing.

• If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunction-

ing parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Refer to 

SRC-15, "Self-Diagnosis

Function (Without CONSULT-III)"

.

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

• After replacing the air bag diagnosis sensor unit, confirm using CONSULT-III that the ECU discrimi-

nated number (identification number) of the new replacement air bag diagnosis sensor unit matches

the ECU discriminated number (identification number) of the replaced (old) air bag diagnosis sensor

unit.

NOTE:

If the ECU discriminated number of the new replacement air bag diagnosis sensor unit differs from the ECU

discriminated number of the replaced air bag diagnosis sensor unit, reconfirm the parts information and verify

that the correct air bag diagnosis sensor unit was installed.

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