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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00011
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER ”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
General precautions for service operationsEKS00B7Q

Never work with wet hands.

Xenon headlamp includes high voltage generating part. Be sure
to disconnect battery negative cable (negative terminal) or
power fuse before removing, installing, or touching the xenon
headlamp (including lamp bulb).

Turn the lighting switch OFF before disconnecting and connect-
ing the connector.

When turning the xenon headlamp on and while it is illuminated,
never touch the harness, bulb, and socket of the headlamp.

When checking the headlamp on/off operation, check it on vehi-
cle and with the power connected to the vehicle-side connector.

Do not touch the headlamp bulb glass surface with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it. Do not
touch the headlamp bulb just after the headlamp is turned off, because it is very hot.

Install the xenon headlamp bulb socket correctly. If it is installed
improperly, high-voltage leak or corona discharge may occur
that can melt the bulb, connector, and housing. Do not illuminate
the xenon headlamp bulb out of the headlamp housing. Doing
so can cause fire and harm your eyes.

When the bulb has burned out, wrap it in a thick vinyl bag and
discard. Do not break the bulb.

Leaving the bulb removed from the headlamp housing for a long
period of time can deteriorate the performance of the lens and
reflector (dirt, clouding). Always prepare a new bulb and have it
on hand when replacing the bulb.

Do not use organic solvent (paint thinner or gasoline) to clean
lamps and to remove old sealant.
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to BCM terminal 70.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

to ignition relay, located in the IPDM E/R, and

through 10A fuse (No. 59, located in the fuse and relay box)

to BCM terminal 38.
Ground is supplied

to BCM terminal 67

through grounds M57, M61 and M79, and

to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59

through grounds E9, E15 and E24.
Low Beam Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position, the BCM receives input requesting the headlamps to illuminate. This
input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R con-
trols the headlamp low relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power

through 15A fuse (No. 41, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 54

to front combination lamp RH terminal 5, and

through 15A fuse (No. 40, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 52

to front combination lamp LH terminal 5.
Ground is supplied

to front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 1

through grounds E9, E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, low beam headlamps illuminate.
High Beam Operation/Flash-to-Pass Operation
With the lighting switch in 2ND position and placed in HIGH or PASS position, the BCM receives input request-
ing the headlamp high beams to illuminate. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R across the CAN com-
munication lines. The CPU of the combination meter controls the ON/OFF status of the HIGH BEAM indicator.
The CPU of the IPDM E/R controls the headlamp high relay coil. When energized, this relay directs power

through 10A fuse (No. 34, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 56

to front combination lamp RH terminal 6, and

through 10A fuse (No. 35, located in the IPDM E/R)

through IPDM E/R terminal 55

to front combination lamp LH terminal 6.
Ground is supplied

to front combination lamp LH and RH terminal 2

through grounds E9, E15 and E24.
With power and ground supplied, the high beam headlamps illuminate.
XENON HEADLAMP
Xenon type headlamp is adopted to the low beam headlamps. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament. Instead,
they produce light when a high voltage current is passed between two tungsten electrodes through a mixture
of xenon (an inert gas) and certain other metal halides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic control
of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color.
Following are some of the many advantages of the xenon type headlamp.

The light produced by the headlamps is a white color comparable to sunlight that is easy on the eyes.

Light output is nearly double that of halogen headlamps, affording increased area of illumination.

The light features a high relative spectral distribution at wavelengths to which the human eye is most sen-
sitive. This means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehi-
cle, for added visibility.

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1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace headlamp bulb. Refer to LT- 3 1 , "
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM" .
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative front combination lamp connector.
2. Turn the high beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative front combination lamp ter- minal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
3. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn the high beam headlamps OFF.
2. Check continuity between inoperative front combination lamp connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front combination lamp connector for damage or poor connection. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair open circuit in harness between inoperative front combination lamp and ground.
Terminals
(– ) Voltage
(Approx.)
(+)
Connector Terminal
RH E107 6Ground Battery voltage
LH E11
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Terminals Continuity
Connector Terminal
RH E107 2Ground Yes
LH E11
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4. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND HEADLAMPS
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and inoperative front combination lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between harness connector terminal of IPDM E/R and harness connector terminal of inoperative front combi-
nation lamp.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-30, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> Check for short and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and headlamps. Repair as nec- essary.
High Beam Indicator Lamp Does Not IlluminateEKS00B85
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect CAN communication system. Refer to LAN-26, "
CAN COMMUNICATION" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace combination meter. Refer to IP-13, "COMBINATION METER" .
NG >> Repair as necessary.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides)EKS00B86
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "HEAD LAMP" data monitor,
make sure "HEAD LAMP SW 1" and "HEAD LAMP SW 2" turns ON-
OFF linked with operation of lighting switch.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check lighting switch. Refer to LT- 1 0 3 , "
Combination
Switch Inspection" .
2. HEADLAMP ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "IPDM E/R" on CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
2. Select "EXTERNAL LAMPS" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
3. Touch "LO" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
4. Make sure headlamp low beam operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4.
IPDM E/R Front combination lamp Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E123 56 RH E107
6Yes
55 LH E11
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When lighting switch is in
2ND position : HEAD LAMP SW 1 ON
: HEAD LAMP SW 2 ON
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Headlamp low beam should operate.
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6. CHECK HEADLAMP GROUND
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between front combination lamp RH harness connector E107 terminal 1 and ground.
3. Check continuity between front combination lamp LH harness connector E11 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front combination lamp connector for damage or poor connection, ballasts (HID control unit) and xenon
bulbs. Repair as necessary.
NG >> Repair harness or connector.
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side)EKS00B87
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect ballasts (HID control unit) and xenon bulb of inoperative headlamp bulb.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >>

(step1) Replace xenon bulb with other side bulb or new one. (If lamp illuminates correctly,
replace the xenon bulb).

(step2) Replace ballast (HID control unit) with other side ballast or new one. (If lamp illuminates
correctly, replace the ballast).
2. CHECK POWER TO HEADLAMP
1. Disconnect inoperative front combination lamp connector.
2. Turn the low beam headlamps ON.
3. Check voltage between inoperative front combination lamp con- nector terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 4. 1 - Ground
: Continuity should exist.
1 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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(+)
(– ) Voltage
(Approx.)
Connector Terminal
RH E107 5Ground Battery voltage
LH E11
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Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the range shown on the aiming chart.
Adjust headlamps accordingly.
Bulb Replacement EKS00B8A
CAUTION:

Disconnect battery negative terminal before touching xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.

Turn headlamp switch OFF before disconnecting headlamp harness connector.

Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.

Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from
it.

Do not turn xenon bulb ON when xenon bulb is removed from front combination lamp assembly.

After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.

Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a long time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it
with a new one.
HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
3. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
4. Remove ballast.
5. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
6. Release bulb retaining spring and pull bulb straight out.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM
Removal
1. Turn headlamp switch OFF.
2. Disconnect headlamp electrical connector.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT PARKING LAMP (INNER OR OUTER)
Removal
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it.
2. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
SIDE MARKER LAMP (FRONT)
Removal
1. Position fender protector aside.
2. Turn the side marker lamp (front) bulb socket counterclockwise and remove side marker lamp (front) bulb
socket.
3. Pull to remove side marker lamp (front) from the side marker lamp (front) bulb socket.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and InstallationEKS00B8B
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:

Disconnect battery negative terminal before touching xenon bulb or headlamp wiring harness
assembly.

Turn headlamp switch OFF before disconnecting headlamp harness connector.

Do not touch bulb by hand right after being turned off. Burning may result.

Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from
it.

Do not turn xenon bulb ON when xenon bulb is removed from front combination lamp assembly.

After installing the bulb, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.

Do not leave bulb out of front combination lamp assembly for a long time because dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it
with a new one.
Removal
1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Disconnect front combination lamp assembly.
3. Remove front fascia. Refer to EI-13, "
FRONT BUMPER" .
4. Remove front combination lamp assembly bolts.
5. Remove front combination lamp assembly.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyEKS00B8C
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove ballast.
2. Release xenon bulb retaining spring and remove xenon bulb.
3. Turn high beam bulb counterclockwise to unlock and remove high beam bulb.
4. Turn parking lamp bulb (inner) socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove parking lamp bulb.
5. Turn parking lamp bulb (outer) socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove parking lamp bulb.
6. Turn side marker lamp (front) bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove side marker lamp (front)
bulb.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
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1. Parking lamp bulb (outer) 2. Parking lamp bulb (inner), if equipped 3. Headlamp bulb (high beam)
4. Headlamp assembly 5. Xenon bulb (low beam) 6. Side marker lamp (front) bulb
7. Ballast 8. Wiring harness assembly

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Aiming AdjustmentEKS00D6C
Refer to LT- 2 9 , "Aiming Adjustment" .
Bulb ReplacementEKS00D6D
Refer to LT- 3 0 , "Bulb Replacement" .
Removal and InstallationEKS00D6E
Refer to LT- 3 1 , "Removal and Installation" .
Disassembly and AssemblyEKS00D6F
Refer to LT- 3 2 , "Disassembly and Assembly" .

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4. IPDM E/R INSPECTION
1. Disconnect front turn/fog lamp connectors
2. Start auto active test. Refer to PG-24, "
Auto Active Test" . When
front fog lamp relay is operating, check voltage between left/right
front turn/fog lamp connector terminal and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Check front fog lamp bulbs and replace as necessary.
NG >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-30, "
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
Front Fog Lamp Does Not Illuminate (One Side)EKS00B9L
1. BULB INSPECTION
Inspect bulbs of lamps which do not illuminate.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace lamp bulb. Refer to LT- 7 9 , "
Bulb Replacement" .
2. INSPECTION BETWEEN IPDM E/R AND FRONT FOG LAMPS
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and inoperative front fog lamp connector.
2. Check continuity between harness connector terminals of IPDM E/R and harness connector terminal of front turn/fog lamps.
OK or NG
OK >> Check ground circuit. If OK, replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-30, "
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" . If NG,
repair harness or connector.
NG >> Check for short circuits and open circuits in harness between IPDM E/R and front turn/fog lamps.
Front turn/fog lamp (+)
(– ) Voltage
(Approx.)
Connec-
tor Terminal
LH E101 1 Ground Battery voltage
RH E102 1
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IPDM E/R Front turn/fog lamp Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E123 50 LH E101 1
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51 RH E102 1
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