Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 553

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DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW

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3.

USER MODE

Perform self-diagnosis using the "AIR BAG" warning lamp in User mode.  Refer to 

SRC-13, "SRS Operation

Check"

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4.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS.  Refer to 

SRC-15, "CONSULT Function (AIR BAG)"

 (with CONSULT) or 

SRC-15,

"Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT)"

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5.

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS

Check for technical service bulletins.

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6.

REPLACE PART

Replace the malfunctioning part.

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7.

FINAL CHECK

Check SRS using Diagnosis mode and User mode.
Does Diagnosis mode and User mode indicate SRS normal?

YES

>> Inspection end.

NO

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INTERMITTENTS INCIDENT

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INTERMITTENTS INCIDENT

Inspection Procedure

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INTERMITTENT TROUBLE

An intermittent incident may have occured in the past but is not being detected currently.  This DTC will not be

detected on SELF DIAG [CURRENT], but may be viewed on SELF DIAG [PAST] using CONSULT.

Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 4

Check SRS Repair History

1.

CONSIDER POSSIBILITY THAT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT WAS NOT ERASED AFTER REPAIR

Check repair history of the SRS.
Have any previous repairs been made to the SRS?

YES

>> Self-diagnostic result “SELF-DIAG [PAST]” (previously stored in the memory) might not be erased

after repair. Go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3".  Refer to 

SRC-15, "Self-Diagnosis Function

(Without CONSULT)"

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NO

>> Go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2".  Refer to 

SRC-13, "SRS Operation Check"

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SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM

SRS Configuration

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The air bag deploys if the air bag diagnosis sensor unit is activated while the ignition switch is in the ON or

START position.

The collision modes for which supplemental restraint systems are activated are different among the SRS sys-

tems. For example, the driver air bag module, front passenger air bag module and front seat belt pre-tension-

ers are activated in a frontal collision but not in a side collision.

SRS configurations for some collision modes are as follows:

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SRS configuration

Frontal collision

Left side collision

Right side colli-

sion

Rollover

Driver air bag module

x

—

—

—

Front passenger air bag module

x

—

—

—

Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner

x

—

—

x

Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner

x

—

—

x

Front LH side air bag module

—

x

—

—

Front RH side air bag module

—

—

x

—

LH side curtain air bag module

—

x

—

x

RH side curtain air bag module

—

—

x

x

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SRS Component Parts Location

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Driver Air Bag Module

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The driver air bag module is dual stage and located in the steering

wheel assembly.  It operates with the SRS system in a frontal colli-

sion exceeding a specified level.

1.

Side curtain air bag modules

2.

Front RH side air bag module

3.

Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner

4.

Belt tension sensor

5.

Seat belt buckle switch RH

6.

RH side air bag (satellite) sensor

7.

Occupant classification system sen-
sor

8.

Occupant classification system 
control unit

9.

Front passenger air bag off indicator

10. Front passenger air bag module

11. Crash zone sensor

12. Air bag warning lamp

13. Spiral cable

14. Driver air bag module

15. LH side air bag (satellite) sensor

16. Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner

17. Air bag diagnosis sensor unit

18. Front LH side air bag module

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SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM

Front Passenger Air Bag Module

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The front passenger air bag module is located behind the instrument

panel assembly.  It operates with the SRS system in a frontal colli-

sion exceeding a specified level.  Refer to 

SRC-10, "Occupant Clas-

sification System (OCS)"

   for more information.

Front Side Air Bag

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Front side air bag modules are built into the front seatback assem-

blies.  Vehicles with side air bags are equipped with labels as shown.

Side Curtain Air Bag

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Side curtain air bag modules are located above the vehicle headlining.

Vehicles with side curtain air bags are equipped with labels as

shown.

Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with Load Limiter

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The seat belt pre-tensioner system with load limiter is installed for

both the driver's seat and the front passenger's seat. It operates

simultaneously with the SRS air bag system in the event of a frontal

collision with an impact exceeding a specified level.

When the frontal collision with an impact exceeding a specified level

occurs, seat belt slack resulting from clothing or other factors is

immediately taken up by the pre-tensioner. Vehicle passengers are

securely restrained.

When passengers in a vehicle are thrown forward in a collision and

the restraining force of the seat belt exceeds a specified level, the

load limiter permits the specified extension of the seat belt by the

twisting of the ELR shaft, and a relaxation of the chest-area seat belt

web tension while maintaining force.

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SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM

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Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors

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The following SRS components use direct-connect style harness connectors.

• Driver air bag module

• Front passenger air bag module

• LH side front curtain air bag module

• LH side rear curtain air bag module

• RH side front curtain air bag module

• RH side rear curtain air bag module

• Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner

• Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner

Always pull up to release locking tab prior to removing connector from SRS component.

Always push down to lock locking tab after installing connector to

SRS component. When locked, the locking tab is level with the con-

nector housing.

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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

System Diagram

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Occupant Classification System (OCS)

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The occupant classification system (OCS) identifies different size occupants, out of position occupants, and

detects if child seat is present in the front passenger seat. The OCS receives inputs from the occupant classi-

fication sensor (located inside the passenger seat cushion assembly) and belt tension sensor (part of the pas-

senger front seat belt assembly and located at the belt anchor location). Depending on classification of the

passenger, the OCS sends a signal to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit

uses this signal and the seat belt buckle switch RH signal to determine deployment or non deployment of the

passenger front air bag in the event of a collision. Depending on the signals received, the air bag diagnosis

sensor unit can disable the passenger front air bag completely.

NOTE:

In case of customer concern, CONSULT can be used to confirm the passenger air bag status (readiness).

Passenger Air Bag Status Conditions

NOTE:

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Front Passenger Seat

(Condition)

PASS AIR BAG OFF Indicator

(Status)

Passenger Air Bag Status

(Readiness)

CONSULT Display

Seat occupied

OFF

Active (enabled)

ON

Seat occupied 

NOTE

ON

Deactivated (disabled)

OFF

Seat empty

OFF

Deactivated (disabled)

OFF

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