Nissan Quest E52. Manual - part 1113

DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

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Insert flat-bladed screwdriver between side lid and steering
wheel to disengage pawls as shown in the figure.

2.

Remove TORX bolts (LH and RH) from the steering wheel lower side using TORX bit.

3.

Pull out driver air bag module (A).

4.

Disconnect driver air bag harness connectors (B).

CAUTION:

• For installing/removing the driver air bag module harness

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

5.

Remove driver air bag module.

CAUTION:

• To prevent accidental explosion, always place the driver air

bag module with pad side facing upward.

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DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE

• To prevent damage to the parts, never impact the driver air

bag module.

• Replace the driver air bag module if it is dropped or sustains

an impact.

• To prevent accidental explosion, never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the driver

air bag module.

• To prevent accidental explosion, never disassemble the driver air bag module.
• To prevent accidental explosion, never expose the driver air bag module to temperatures of more

than 90 

°

C (194 

°

F).

• To prevent accidental explosion, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with

the driver air bag module.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION:

• Never reuse mounting TORX bolts after removal, replace with new TORX bolts.
• Fix the driver air bag module harnesses (A) to the harness fix-

ing hook (B).

• Never damage the harness while installing.
• Tighten the TORX bolts after completely adjusting the centers of fixing holes on the driver air bag

module side and the steering wheel side. If the holes are misaligned, the bolt threads are damaged
and the module is not installed securely.

• 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. Refer to 

SRC-15, "On Board Diag-

nosis Function"

 or 

SRC-19, "CONSULT Function"

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

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SPIRAL CABLE

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SPIRAL CABLE

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WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait for 3 min-

utes or more.

• Never use air tools or electric tools for servicing.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-12, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-12, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Remove steering column upper cover and steering column lower cover. Refer to 

IP-14, "Removal and

Installation"

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1.

Steering column upper cover

2.

Combination switch

3.

Steering angle sensor

4.

Spiral cable

5.

Side lid LH

6.

TORX bolt

7.

Driver air bag module

8.

Steering wheel

9.

Side lid RH

10.

Steering column lower cover

11. Steering column assembly

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: Always replace after every disassembly.

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SPIRAL CABLE

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Disconnect the spiral cable body side harness connectors (A),
(B) and steering angle sensor harness connector (C).
NOTE:
Disconnect the spiral cable body side harness connector (B)
after removing the spiral cable body side harness connector (A).

5.

Remove the spiral cable fixing screws.

6.

Remove the spiral cable fixing pawls with remover tool (A), then remove the spiral cable.

CAUTION:

Remove pawls slowly so that they are not damaged.

7.

Remove the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-126, "Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

• To prevent damage to the parts, never impact the spiral cable.
• Replace the spiral cable if it is dropped or sustains an impact.

• To prevent damage to the parts, never disassemble the spiral cable.
• To prevent damage to the parts, never apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
• To prevent damage to the parts, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with

the spiral cable.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION:

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