INFINITI QX56 2008 Factory Service Manual

SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSORSR-15
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SIDE AIR BAG (S ATELLITE) SENSOR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602206
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at
least 3 minutes.
• Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
• Check side air bag (satellite) sensor to make sure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it
shows any visible signs of da mage, replace it with new one.
• Do not disassemble side air bag (satellite) sensor.
• Replace side air bag (satellite ) sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cable, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove seat belt retractor. Refer to SB-4, "
Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt".
3. Remove side air bag (satellite) sensor nuts.
4. Disconnect the side air bag (satellite) sensor harness connector.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-
13, "SRS Operation Check".
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SR-16
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FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602207
For removal and installation procedures for seat belt and seat belt buckle pre-tensioners, refer to SE-49,
"Removal and Installation".
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DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNITSR-17
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DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602208
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
• Do not use old bolts; replace with new bolts.
• Check diagnosis sensor unit bracket to make sure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it
shows any visible signs of damage, replace with new one.
• Replace diagnosis sensor unit if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
1. Disconnect the harness connectors for the following SRS components. Refer to SR-13, "
Removal and
Installation" (Side curtain air bag module), SE-71, "Disassembly and Assembly" (Side air bag module),
SB-4, "
Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt" (Front seat belt pre-tensioner).
2. Remove center console. Refer to IP-20, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect the diagnosis sensor unit harness connectors.
4. Remove bolts from the diagnosis sensor unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-
13, "SRS Operation Check".
CAUTION:
• The diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with the arrow mark " ⇐" pointing toward the
front of the vehicle for proper operation.
ECU DISCRIMINATED NO.
After replacing the diagnosis sensor unit, confirm that the diagnosis sensor unit identification is correct for the
vehicle as equipped. Refer to SRC-15, "
CONSULT-III Function (AIR BAG)".
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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602209
The occupant classification control unit, occupant classification (pressure) sensor, and bladder are an integral
part of the front passenger seat cushion and are replaced as an assembly. Refer to SE-49, "
Removal and
Installation" to remove the seat, and SE-71, "Disassembly and Assembly" to replace the seat cushion.
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COLLISION DIAGNOSISSR-19
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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
For Frontal CollisionINFOID:0000000001602210
Check the SRS components using the following table.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-
13, "SRS Operation Check".
SRS INSPECTION (FOR FRONTAL COLLISION)
PartSRS is activated SRS is NOT activated
Driver air bag module If the driver air bag has deployed:
REPLACE
Install with new fas-
teners.If the driver air bag has NOT been activated:
1. Remove driver air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for dam-
age, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Install driver air bag module into the steering wheel to check fit and alignment with the wheel.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.
4. If damaged—REPLACE. Install driver air bag modules with new fasteners.
Front passenger air
bag module If the front passenger
air bag has deployed:
REPLACE
Install with new fas-
teners.If the front passenger air bag has NOT been activated:
1. Remove front passenger air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors
for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Install front passenger air bag module into the instrument panel to check fit with the instrument panel.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.
4. If damaged—REPLACE. Install front passenger air bag modules with new fas-
teners.
Crash zone sensor If any of the front air bags or seat belt pre-
tensioners* have
been activated:
REPLACE the crash
zone sensor and
bracket with new fas-
teners.
*: Confirm seat belt
pre-tensioner activa-
tion using CONSULT-
III only.If the front air bags or seat belt pre-tensioners have NOT been activated:
1. Remove the crash zone sensor. Check harness connectors for damage, termi-
nals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the crash zone sensor and bracket.
3. Install the crash zone sensor to check fit.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.
5. If damaged—REPLACE the crash zone sensor and bracket with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-tension-
er assemblies
(All applicable loca-
tions: buckle, reel, lap
outer) If either the driver or
passenger seat belt
pre-tensioner* has
been activated:
REPLACE all seat
belt pre-tensioner as-
semblies with new
fasteners.
*: Confirm seat belt
pre-tensioner activa-
tion using CONSULT-
III only.If the pre-tensioners have NOT been activated:
1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioners.
Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and
harness for binding.
2. Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
3. Check retractor for smooth operation.
4. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.
5. Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.
6. If the center pillar inner has no damage, REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner
assembly.
7. If no damage is found, reinstall seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
8. If damaged—REPLACE. Install the seat belt pre-tensioners with new fasteners.
Diagnosis sensor unit If any of the SRS com- ponents have been
activated:
REPLACE the diag-
nosis sensor unit.
Install with new fas-
teners.If none of the SRS components have been activated:
1. Check case for dents, cracks or deformities.
2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.
4. If damaged—REPLACE. Install diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
For Side and Ro llover Collision
INFOID:0000000001602211
Check the SRS components using the following table.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-
13, "SRS Operation Check".
WHEN SRS IS ACTIVATED IN THE SIDE OR ROLLOVER COLLISION
1. Replace the following components:
- Front seat back assembly (on the side on which side air bag is activated)
- Diagnosis sensor unit
- (LH or RH) side air bag (satellite) sensor (on the side on which side air bag is activated)
2. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.
- Replace any SRS components and the related parts showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks,
deformation).
3. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-III and “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRC-13, "
SRS Opera-
tion Check" for details. Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
WHEN SRS IS NOT ACTIVATED IN THE SIDE OR ROLLOVER COLLISION
1. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.
- If the front seat back assembly is damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
2. Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-III and “AIR BAG” warning lamp. Refer to SRC-13, "
SRS Opera-
tion Check" for details. Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION)
Steering wheel 1. Visually check steering wheel for deformities.
2. Check harness (built into steering wheel) and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. Install driver air bag module into the steering wheel to check fit and alignment with the wheel.
4. Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall.
6. If damaged—REPLACE.
Spiral cable If the driver front air
bag has deployed:
REPLACE the spiral
cable. If the driver front air bag has not deployed:
1. Visually check spiral cable and combination switch for damage.
2. Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
3. Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall.
5. If damaged—REPLACE.
Occupant classifica-
tion system (Passen-
ger seat) 1. Remove passenger seat.
2. Check control unit case for dents, cracks of deformities.
3. Check connectors and pressure sensor tube for damage, and terminals for deformities.
4. Check seat frame and cushion pan for dents or deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall seat with new fasteners.
6. If damaged — REPLACE seat cushion assembly with new fasteners.
Harness and connec-
tors 1. Check connectors for poor connection, damage, and terminals for deformities.
2. Check harness for binding, chafing, cuts, or deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the harness and connectors.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged harness. Do not attempt to repair, splice or modify any SRS har-
ness.
Instrument panel If the passenger front air bag has deployed:
REPLACE the instru-
ment panel assembly. If the passenger front air bag has NOT deployed:
1. Visually check instrument panel for damage.
2. If no damage is found, reinstall the instrument panel.
3. If damaged—REPLACE the instrument panel.
Part
SRS is activated SRS is NOT activated
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COLLISION DIAGNOSISSR-21
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Part SRS is activated SRS is NOT activated
LH side curtain air
bag module If the LH side curtain
air bag has deployed:
REPLACE the LH
side curtain air bag
module. (Repair the
center pillar inner, etc.
before installing new
one if damaged.)If the LH side curtain air bag has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the center pillar
on the collision side.
2. If damaged—Remove the LH side curtain air bag module.
3. Check for visible signs of damaged (tears etc.) of the LH side curtain air bag mod- ule.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the LH side curtain air bag module with new fas- teners.
6. If damaged—REPLACE the LH side curtain air bag module with new fasteners.
RH side curtain air
bag module If the RH side curtain
air bag has deployed:
REPLACE the RH
side curtain air bag
module. (Repair the
center pillar inner, etc.
before installing new
one if damaged.)If the RH side curtain air bag has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the center pillar
on the collision side.
2. If damaged—Remove the RH side curtain air bag module.
3. Check for visible signs of damaged (tears etc.) of the RH side curtain air bag module.
4. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall the RH side curtain air bag module with new fas- teners.
6. If damaged—REPLACE the RH side curtain air bag module with new fasteners.
Front LH side air bag
module If the front LH side air
bag has deployed:
REPLACE front LH
seatback assembly.If the front LH side air bag has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the seat back on
the collision side.
2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If damaged—REPLACE the front LH seatback assembly.
Front RH side air bag
module If the front RH side air
bag has deployed:
REPLACE front RH
seatback assembly.If the front RH side air bag has NOT deployed:
1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, tears, deformation) of the seat back on
the collision side.
2. Check harness and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If damaged—REPLACE the front RH seatback assembly.
(LH or RH) side air
bag (satellite) sensor If any of the SRS
components have de-
ployed:
REPLACE the side air
bag (satellite) sensor
on the collision side
with new fasteners.
(Repair the center pil-
lar inner, etc. before
installing new one if
damaged.)If none of the SRS components have been activated:
1. Remove the side air bag (satellite) sensor on the collision side. Check harness
connectors for damage, te rminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the side air bag
(satellite) sensor.
3. Install the side air bag (satellite) sensor to check fit.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall the side sir bag (satellite) sensor with new fasten- ers.
5. If damaged—REPLACE the side air bag (satellite) sensor with new fasteners.
Diagnosis sensor unit If any of the SRS components have de-
ployed:
REPLACE the diag-
nosis sensor unit with
new fasteners.If none of the SRS components have been activated:
1. Check case and bracket for dents, cracks or deformities.
2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.
Seat belt pre-tension-
er assemblies
(All applicable loca-
tions: buckle, reel, lap
outer) If either the driver or
passenger seat belt
pre-tensioner* has
been activated:
REPLACE all seat
belt pre-tensioner as-
semblies with new
fasteners.
*: Confirm seat belt
pre-tensioner activa-
tion using CONSULT-
III only.If the pre-tensioners have NOT been activated:
1. Remove seat belt pre-tensioners.
Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and
harness for binding.
2. Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
3. Check retractor for smooth operation.
4. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.
5. Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.
6. If the center pillar inner has no damage, REPLACE the seat belt pre-tensioner
assembly.
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o damage is found, reinstall seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
8. If damaged—REPLACE. Install the seat belt pre-tensioners with new fasteners.
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SR-22
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COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
Seat (with front side
air bag)If either the front LH or
front RH side air bag
modules has been de-
ployed:
REPLACE front seat-
back assembly on the
deployed side.If the front LH or front RH side air bag modules have NOT deployed:
1. Visually check the seat on the collision side.
2. Remove the seat on the collision side and check the following for damage and
deformities.
- Harness, connectors and terminals
- Frame and recliner (for front and rear seat), and also adjuster and slides (for front
seat)
3. If no damage is found, reinstall the seat.
4. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged seat parts using new fasteners. If the front
seat back is damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
Center inner pillar 1. Check the center inner pillar on the collision side for damage (dents, cracks, deformation). 2. If damaged—REPAIR the center inner pillar.
Trim/headlining 1. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the interior trim on the collision side. 2. If damaged—REPLACE the damaged trim parts.
Part
SRS is activated SRS is NOT activated
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RESTRAINTS
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CONTENTS
SRS AIRBAG CONTROL SYSTEM
BASIC INSPECTION ....... .............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORK FLOW .... .....3
Work Flow ........................................................... ......3
INTERMITTENTS INCIDENT ..............................5
Inspection Procedure ......................................... ......5
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-III .......................5
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS ...............................6
SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM ................................. .....6
SRS Configuration .............................................. ......6
SRS Component Parts Location ...............................7
Driver Air Bag Module ...............................................7
Front Passenger Air Bag Module ..............................8
Front Side Air Bag ............................................... ......8
Side Curtain Air Bag ..................................................8
Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner with Load Limiter .......8
Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors ............9
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM .........10
System Diagram .................................................. ....10
Occupant Classification System (OCS) ..................10
PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING SYS-
TEM ....................................................................
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System Diagram .................................................. ....12
System Description .................................................12
Component Parts Location ......................................12
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ......13
Trouble Diagnosis Introduction ........................... ....13
SRS Operation Check .............................................13
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-III ................15
CONSULT-III Function (AIR BAG) ..........................15
Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT-III) ....15
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS .........................17
B1049 – B1052, B1054 – B1057 DRIVER AIR-
BAG MODULE ...................................................
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Description ........................................................... ....17
DTC Logic ................................................................17
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........18
B1065 – B1068, B1070 – B1073 PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG MODULE ...................................
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Description ...............................................................20
DTC Logic ................................................................20
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........21
B1134 – B1137 SIDE AIRBAG MODULE LH ...23
Description ...............................................................23
DTC Logic ................................................................23
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........24
B1129 – B1132 SIDE AIRBAG MODULE RH ...26
Description ...............................................................26
DTC Logic ................................................................26
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........27
B1198 – B1201 SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG
MODULE LH (FRONT) ......................................
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Description ...............................................................29
DTC Logic ................................................................29
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........30
B1193 – B1196 SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG
MODULE RH (FRONT) .....................................
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Description ...............................................................32
DTC Logic ................................................................32
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........33
B1150 – B1153 SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG
MODULE LH (REAR) ........................................
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Description ...............................................................35
DTC Logic ................................................................35
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........36
B1145 – B1148 SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG
MODULE RH (REAR) .......................................
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Description ...............................................................38
DTC Logic ................................................................38
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Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........39
B1086 – B1089 SEAT BELT PRE-TENSION-
ER LH .................................................................
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Description ........................................................... ...41
DTC Logic ...............................................................41
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........42
B1081 – B1084 SEAT BELT PRE-TENSION-
ER RH ................................................................
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Description ..............................................................44
DTC Logic ...............................................................44
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........45
B1182 - B1185 SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRE-
TENSIONER LH .................................................
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Description ........................................................... ...47
DTC Logic ...............................................................47
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........48
B1177 - B1180 SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRE-
TENSIONER RH ................................................
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Description ........................................................... ...50
DTC Logic ...............................................................50
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........51
B1033 – B1035 CRASH ZONE SENSOR .........53
Description ........................................................... ...53
DTC Logic ...............................................................53
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........54
B1118 – B1120 SATELLITE SENSOR LH ........56
Description ........................................................... ...56
DTC Logic ...............................................................56
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........57
B1113 – B1115 SATELLITE SENSOR RH .......59
Description ........................................................... ...59
DTC Logic ...............................................................59
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........60
B1XXX AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT ...62
Description ........................................................... ...62
DTC Logic ...............................................................62
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........63
B1023 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF INDICA-
TOR ....................................................................
64
Description ........................................................... ...64
DTC Logic ...............................................................64
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........65
B1017 – B1022 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICA-
TION SYSTEM ................................................ ...
67
Description ........................................................... ...67
DTC Logic ...............................................................67
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........68
B1209 – B1211 COLLISION DETECTION ........71
Description ........................................................... ...71
DTC Logic ...............................................................71
Diagnosis Procedure (Component Diagnosis) ........71
ECU DIAGNOSIS .......................................72
DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT .............................72
Wiring Diagram .................................................... ...72
Trouble Diagnosis with CONSULT-III .....................81
Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT-III ................85
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................90
SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM ................................. ...90
"AIR BAG" Warning Lamp Does Not Turn Off ..... ...90
"AIR BAG" Warning Lamp Does Not Turn On ........90
PASSENGER SEAT BELT WARNING SYS-
TEM ....................................................................
92
Seat Belt Warning System Does Not Function .... ...92
PRECAUTION ............................................93
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ...93
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. ...
93
Precaution for SRS "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" Service ................................. ...
93
Occupant Classification System Precaution ...........93
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