Nissan Frontier D22. Manual - part 919

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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE AND SPIRAL CABLE

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE AND SPIRAL CABLE

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Removal and Installation

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*If equipped with VDC, refer to 

BRC-55, "Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position"

  for steering

wheel angle sensor adjustment.

Removal

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CAUTION:

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Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.

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Always work from the side of an air bag module.

1.

Remove side lids and/or switch covers and switches. 

2.

Remove the right and left special hex head bolts.

3.

Disconnect the air bag harness connectors, and remove the air
bag module.

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For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connec-
tors, refer to 

SRS-8, "Direct-connect SRS Component Con-

nectors"

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CAUTION:

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Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.

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Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.

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The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not use
old bolts after removal; replace with new ones.

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Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air
bag module connector.

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Do not drop or impact air bag module. If any portion is
deformed or cracked, replace the module.

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Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90

°C (194°F).

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Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.

4.

Set steering wheel in the neutral position.

5.

Disconnect horn connector from steering wheel (floating horn
bracket).

6.

Release the spiral cable connectors from the steering wheel by
sliding off the connector brackets and remove nut.

7.

Using steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. Be careful
not to over-tighten puller bolt on steering wheel.

CAUTION:

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Do not tap or bump the steering wheel.

8.

Remove steering column covers, instrument panel lower LH and
knee protector.

9.

Disconnect spiral cable connector from air bag harness.

10. Remove the four spiral cable retaining screws. Remove the spi-

ral cable.

CAUTION:

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Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.

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Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.

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Installation

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1.

Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

2.

Align the turn signal cancel tab with the notch of the combination
switch as shown.

3.

Rotate the spiral cable fully clockwise until tight.

4.

Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise approximately 2.25
turns and align white pin with arrow on housing.

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When the spiral cable is centered, white pin is aligned
with arrow on housing and yellow wheel shows in win-
dow.

CAUTION:

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The spiral cable may snap during steering operation if
the spiral cable is installed in an improper position.

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Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable
may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the lim-
ited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned
counterclockwise approximately 2.25 turns. Always per-
form SRS self-diagnosis after installing the air bag mod-
ule. Refer to 

SRS-20, "SRS Operation Check"

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5.

Connect spiral cable to air bag harness and tighten screws.
Install steering column covers.

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6.

Install steering wheel, setting spiral cable pin guide, and pull spi-
ral cable connectors through.

7.

Install dynamic damper.

8.

Tighten steering wheel nut.

9.

Connect spiral cable connectors to floating horn bracket and
attach to any switch connector brackets.

10. Attach spiral cable air bag connector to driver air bag module.

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For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connec-
tors, refer to 

SRS-8, "Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors"

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11. Position driver air bag module and install two new hex head

bolts.

12. Install any switches.

13. Install all lids.

14. Connect both battery cables.

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If equipped with VDC, refer to 

BRC-55, "Adjustment of Steer-

ing Angle Sensor Neutral Position"

  for steering wheel angle

sensor adjustment.

15. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly.

(Use CONSULT-II or “AIR BAG” warning lamp check.) Turn the
steering wheel fully to the right and left to check that the spiral
cable is set in the neutral position.

16. If “AIR BAG” warning lamp blinks (in User mode), it shows the spiral cable may be snapped due to its

improper position. Perform Self-diagnosis again. (Use CONSULT-II or “AIR BAG” warning lamp check.) If
a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral cable with a new one.

NOTE:

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After replacement, perform self-diagnosis for SRS. Refer to 

SRS-20, "SRS Operation Check"

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: 29 - 39 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 
22 - 29 ft-lb)

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