Nissan March K13. Manual - part 609

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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

1.

Locate retaining clip access hole (LH/RH) and insert a 5.0 mm
(0.197 in) diameter, blunt-ended tool (A).

NOTE:
When inserting a blunt-ended tool (A), check that the tool con-
tacts torsion spring (1). By pressing torsion spring, connection of
driver air bag module is disengaged.

2.

Pull out the driver air bag module assembly.

3.

Disconnect the driver air bag module harness connector.

CAUTION:

• For installing/removing the driver air bag module harness

connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into
notch, lift lock and remove connector.

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

the connector.

• After installing the connector, check that the lock is

pushed securely into it.

4.

Remove the driver air bag module.

CAUTION:

• Always place the driver air bag module with pad side facing

upward.

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• Never impact the driver air bag module.
• Replace the driver air bag module if it has been dropped or

sustained an impact.

• Never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the driver air bag module.
• Never disassemble the driver air bag module.
• Never expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 

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F).

• Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Fix the driver air bag module harness (A) to the harness fixing

hook (B).

• Never damage the harness while installing.
• If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunc-

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

SRC-7, "Description"

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

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SPIRAL CABLE

SPIRAL CABLE

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WARNING:

• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes

or more.

• Never use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-13, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Remove the steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-9, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

Remove the steering column covers. Refer to 

IP-13, "Removal and Installation"

.

1.

Steering column upper cover

2.

Combination switch

3.

Steering angle sensor (if equipped)

4.

Spiral cable

5.

Steering wheel

6.

Driver air bag module

7.

Steering lock escutcheon

8.

Steering column lower cover

9.

Steering column assembly

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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4.

Disconnect the spiral cable body side harness connectors (A)
and steering angle sensor harness connector (B).

5.

Remove the spiral cable fixing screws.

6.

Disengage the pawls with a flat-bladed screwdriver (A), and then
pull out forward the spiral cable and steering angle sensor.

7.

Remove steering angle sensor fixing screws, and then remove steering angle sensor (if equipped).

CAUTION:

• Never impact the spiral cable.
• Replace the spiral cable if it has been dropped or sustained

an impact.

• Never disassemble the spiral cable.
• Never apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
• Never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION

Note the following item, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

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