Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 1047

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SPIRAL CABLE

SPIRAL CABLE

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both 12-volt battery terminals and wait at least

3 minutes.

• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

• Do not disassemble the spiral cable.

• Do not allow oil, grease, detergent or water to come in contact with the spiral cable.

• Do not cause impact to the spiral cable by dropping etc. Replace the spiral cable if it has been

dropped or sustained an impact.

• With the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond

the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2 turns from the

neutral position.

1. Disconnect the 12-volt battery negative and positive terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-8, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the column cover. Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

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4. Disconnect the harness connectors (2) from spiral cable (1).

5. Rotate the spiral cable slightly so the locating pin (2) is posi-

tioned at the top.

• Locating hole (1)

• Alignment arrows (B)

6. Remove the screws (A), then remove spiral cable from the

steering column.

CAUTION:

Do not turn the spiral cable quickly or beyond the limit

number of turns (approximately 2 turns from the neutral

position), this may cause the cable to snap.

7. Remove the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-206, "Removal and Installation"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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• Set the spiral cable neutral position. 

- Slowly turn the spiral cable clockwise to the end position. 

- Next, turn it counterclockwise (approximately 2 turns) then stop

turning at the point when the alignment arrows (B) are directly

across from each other. 

- Rotate the spiral cable slightly so the locating pin (2) is positioned

at the top.

NOTE:

A service part is installed in the neutral position with a stopper clip

in place and should not be adjusted after the stopper clip is

removed. 

• Align the locating hole (1) at the top of the steering wheel with the

locating pin (2) of the spiral cable during installation.

CAUTION:

• The spiral cable may snap by steering operation if the cable is

installed in an improper position. 

• Do not turn the spiral cable quickly or beyond the limit num-

ber of turns. (This can cause the cable to  snap.)

• After the work is completed, make sure no system malfunc-

tion is detected by air bag warning lamp.

• In case a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp,

reset with the self-diagnosis function and delete the memory

with CONSULT

−III.

• If a malfunction is still detected after the above operation, per-

form self-diagnosis to repair malfunctions. Refer to 

SRC-12,

"SRS Operation Check"

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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both 12-volt battery terminals and wait at

 least 3 minutes.

• Do not use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

• Always work from the side of air bag module. Do not work from the front of it.

• Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.

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

• Do not cause impact to the air bag module by dropping etc. Replace the air bag module if it has been

dropped or sustained an impact.

1. Disconnect the 12-volt battery negative and positive terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

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3. Disconnect both front passenger air bag module connectors (1).

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 Vehicle front.

NOTE:

The figure shows installed condition of the front passenger air

bag module. (Lower view of the module installed, and with the

glove box removed.)

4. Remove front passenger air bag module bolt (A).

5. Remove the remaining instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

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6. Remove the front passenger air bag module screws (A).

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7. Rotate the front passenger air bag module and release the rear

side hooks (1) from the instrument panel.

8. Remove the front passenger air bag module from the instrument

panel.

INSTALLATION - ORIGINAL PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage the harness while installing.

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

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• In case a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, reset with the self-diagnosis function

and delete the memory by CONSULT

−III.

• If a malfunction is still detected after the above operation, perform self-diagnosis to repair malfunc-

tions. Refer to 

SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check"

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INSTALLATION - SERVICE REPLACEMENT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE

1. Install front passenger air bag module to the instrument panel assembly.

2. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Connect the front passenger air bag module harness connector to yellow 4-pin service replacement con-

nector and fasten to mounting bracket. 

Wiring Harness Modification

The front passenger air bag module originally installed in the vehicle uses direct-connect style harness con-

nectors. Service replacement passenger air bag modules use tab-locking style harness connectors. If the front

passenger air bag module is replaced, or if the direct-connect harness connectors are damaged, the vehicle

wiring harness must be modified to allow connection of the service replacement front passenger air bag mod-

ule.

NOTE:

The wiring harness modification is to be performed only if the vehicle is equipped with the original front pas-

senger air bag module which uses direct-connect harness connectors. If the front passenger air bag module is

to be replaced in a vehicle that has already had the service replacement front passenger air bag module

installed, the wiring harness modification is not required.
1. Locate the yellow and orange direct-connect front passenger air bag module harness connectors.
2. Use wire cutters to cut back both previously used direct-connect front passenger air bag module harness

connectors 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 module service kit) onto each wire of the previ-

ously 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 module service replacement connector 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.

9. Connect service connector to front passenger air bag module.
10. Clip to service connector clipping point.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to 

SRC-

12, "SRS Operation Check"

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