Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 106

BRC-114

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STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the spiral cable. Refer to 

SR-7, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the screws and remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Reset the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-13, "CALIBRATION OF DECEL G

SENSOR : Special Repair Requirement"

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CAUTION:

Any time the steering angle sensor is removed and installed or replaced, you must reset the neutral

position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-13, "CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : Special

Repair Requirement"

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YAW RATE/SIDE/DECEL G SENSOR

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YAW RATE/SIDE/DECEL G SENSOR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the center console. Refer to 

IP-22, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor nuts as shown.

CAUTION:

• Do not use power tools to remove or install the yaw rate/

side/decel G sensor.

• Do not drop or strike the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor.

NOTE:

The location of the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor is the same for

all models.

3. Disconnect the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor connector and remove the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• After installing the yaw rate/side/decel G sensor, it is necessary to calibrate the yaw rate/side/decel G sen-

sor. Refer to 

BRC-13, "CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : Special Repair Requirement"

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BRC-116

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APPLICATION NOTICE

BASIC INSPECTION

APPLICATION NOTICE

Application Notice

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Service information

Remarks

TYPE 1

VDC/TCS/ABS (VQ40DE)

TYPE 2

VDC/TCS/ABS (VK56DE)

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

Work Flow

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PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS

If steering angle sensor, steering system parts, suspension system parts, ABS actuator and electric unit (con-

trol unit) or tires have been replaced, or if wheel alignment has been adjusted, be sure to adjust neutral posi-

tion of steering angle sensor before driving. Refer to 

BRC-121, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description"

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BRC-118

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

OVERALL SEQUENCE

DETAILED FLOW

1.

COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER

Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when

the incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnosis worksheet. Refer to 

BRC-120, "Diagnostic Work

Sheet"

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2.

PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Check the DTC display with the self-diagnosis function. Refer to 

BRC-138, "CONSULT Function (ABS)"

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Is there any DTC displayed?

YES

>> GO TO 3

NO

>> GO TO 4

3.

PERFORM THE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

Perform the diagnosis applicable to the displayed DTC. Refer to 

BRC-205, "DTC No. Index"

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>> GO TO 7

4.

CHECK THE SYMPTOM THAT IS NOT CONSIDERED A SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

Check that the symptom is a normal operation that is not considered a system malfunction. Refer to 

BRC-223,

"Description"

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Is the symptom a normal operation?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> GO TO 5

5.

CHECK THE WARNING LAMP AND INDICATOR LAMP FOR ILLUMINATION

Check that the warning lamp and indicator lamp illuminate.

• ABS warning lamp: Refer to 

BRC-195, "Description"

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• Brake warning lamp: Refer to 

BRC-196, "Description"

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• VDC OFF indicator lamp: Refer to 

BRC-197, "Description"

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• SLIP indicator lamp: Refer to 

BRC-199, "Description"

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Is ON/OFF timing normal?

YES

>> GO TO 6

NO

>> GO TO 2

6.

PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM

Perform the diagnosis applicable to the symptom. 

>> GO TO 7

7.

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

Repair or replace the specified malfunctioning parts.

>> GO TO 8

8.

FINAL CHECK

Perform the self-diagnosis again, and check that the malfunction is repaired completely. After checking, erase

the self-diagnosis memory. Refer to 

BRC-138, "CONSULT Function (ABS)"

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Is no other DTC present and the repair completed?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> GO TO 3

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

Diagnostic Work Sheet

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INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

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ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT
ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Description

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After replacing the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit), perform the following procedures:

• Neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor

• Calibration of the decel G sensor

ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair Re-
quirement

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1.

PERFORM THE NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

Perform the neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor.

>> Refer to 

BRC-121, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION :

Special Repair Requirement"

, GO TO 2

2.

PERFORM CALIBRATION OF THE DECEL G SENSOR

Perform calibration of the decel G sensor.

>> Refer to 

BRC-122, "CALIBRATION OF DECEL G SENSOR : Special Repair Requirement"

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ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Description

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Refer to the table below to determine if adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position is required.

×

: Required –: Not required

ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Re-
pair Requirement

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ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION

CAUTION:

To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT

(Adjustment cannot be done without CONSULT)

1.

ALIGN THE VEHICLE STATUS

Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.

Situation

Adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position

Removing/Installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

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Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

×

Removing/Installing steering angle sensor

×

Replacing steering angle sensor

×

Removing/Installing steering components

×

Replacing steering components

×

Removing/Installing suspension components

×

Replacing suspension components

×

Change tires to new ones

—

Tire rotation

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Adjusting wheel alignment

×

Battery disconnection

×

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