INFINITI QX56 2010 Factory Service Manual

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SPIRAL CABLE
6. While pressing tabs, pull lighting and turn signal switch towarddriver door and disconnect from base.
7. Remove the screws, release the clip, and remove the spiral cable.
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble spiral cable.
• Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
8. Remove the spiral cable connectors. CAUTION:
With the steering linkage di sconnected, the spiral cable
may snap by turning the steer ing wheel beyond the limited
number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counter-
clockwise about 2.5 turns fr om the neutral position.
9. Remove the steering angle sensor from the spiral cable. Refer to BRC-118, "
Removal and Installation".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make
sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral
position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right
end position and ending with the knob at the top.
• If equipped with VDC, refer to BRC-8, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEER-
ING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair
Requirement" for steering angle sensor adjustment.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation
Check".
CAUTION:
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• The spiral cable may snap du e to steering operation if the
cable is not installed in the correct position.
• 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
2.5 turns from the neutral position.
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SR-10
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
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The passenger air bag module originally installed in the vehicle uses direct-connect style harness connectors.
Service replacement passenger air bag modules use tab-locking style harness connectors. If the passenger
air bag module is replaced or if the direct-connect harness connectors are damaged, the vehicle wiring har-
ness must be modified to allow connection of the service replacement passenger air bag module. Follow the
wiring harness modification procedure within this section.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged di rect-connect front passenger air bag module connec-
tors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be
replaced and the wiri ng harness modified.
• Before servicing SRS, turn the ig nition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least
three minutes.
• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove the glove box. Refer to IP-17, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove two nuts (through glove box opening) retaining front passenger air bag module to instrument panel crossmember.
4. Disconnect the air bag module electrical connectors. • For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS
Component Connectors".
5. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to IP-12, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove front passenger air bag module nuts and remove air bag module from the instrument panel assembly.
CAUTION:
• When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of
air bag module.
• Always place front passenger air bag module with caution label side facing upward.
• Do not insert any foreign object s (screwdriver, etc.) into air
bag module or harness connectors.
• Do not disassemble air bag module.
• Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
• Do not expose the front passenger air bag module to tempera- tures exceeding 90 °C (194 °F).
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULESR-11
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• Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sus-
tained an impact.
• Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connec- tors, refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS Component Con-
nectors".
INSTALLATION
Original Passenger Air Bag Module
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For removal and installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS
Component Connectors".
CAUTION:
• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosi s to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer
to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation Check".
Service Replacement Passenger Air Bag Module
1. Install the front passenger air bag module to the instrument
panel pad assembly.
2. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to IP-12, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Connect the front passenger air bag module harness connector to yellow 4-pin service replacement air bag connector and fasten connector to mounting bracket.
CAUTION:
• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosi s to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer
to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation Check".
WIRING HARNESS MODIFICATION
The passenger air bag module originally installed in t he vehicle uses direct-connect style harness connectors.
Service replacement passenger air bag modules use t ab-locking style harness connectors. If the passenger
air bag module is replaced or if the direct-connect harness connectors are damaged, the vehicle wiring har-
ness must be modified to allow connection of t he service replacement passenger air bag module.
NOTE:
The wiring harness modification is to be performed only if the vehicle is equipped with the original passenger
air bag which uses direct-connect harness connectors. If the passenger air bag is to be replaced in a vehicle
that has already had the service replacement passenger air bag installed, the wiring harness modification is
not required.
CAUTION:
• Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged dir ect-connect front passenger air bag module connec-
tors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be
replaced and the wiri ng harness modified.
• Before servicing SRS, turn the igni tion switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3
minutes.
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FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
• Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer
to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation Check".
1. Locate the yellow and orange direct-connect passenger air bag module harness connectors.
2. Use wire cutters to cut back both previously used direct-connect passenger air bag module harness con-
nectors 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 service kit) onto each wire of the previously 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 service replacement connec- tor 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.
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SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULESR-13
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SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULE
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect SRS component connectors. If a direct- connect harness connector is damage d, the harness must be replaced.
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at
least three minutes.
• When servicing the SRS, do not work from directly in front of air bag module.
• Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag module or harness connectors.
• Do not disassemble air bag module.
• Do not expose the air bag modu le to temperatures exceeding 90°C (194 °F).
• Replace side curtain air bag modu le if it has been dropped or
sustained an impact.
• Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the
air bag module.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battey terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove headlining. Refer to INT-17, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect front and rear side curtain air bag module connec- tors.
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors,
refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS Component Connectors".
4. Remove the bolts in order starting at the front or rear, and remove the side curtain air bag module.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to SRC-9, "
Direct-connect SRS Compo-
nent Connectors".
• After replacement of side curtain air bag module, per form self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is
detected. Refer to SRC-13, "
SRS Operation Check".
1. Rear side curtain air bag module
connector 2. Front side curtain air bag module
connector ⇐
Vehicle front
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CRASH ZONE SENSOR
CRASH ZONE SENSOR
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at
least three minutes.
• Replace crash zone sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
• Do not disassemble crash zone sensor.
1. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Disconnect the crash zone sensor harness connector.
3. Remove crash zone sensor nuts.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• After the work is complete, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-13,
"SRS Operation Check".
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SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSORSR-15
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SIDE AIR BAG (S ATELLITE) SENSOR
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at
least three 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 both the negative and positive battery te rminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove seat belt retractor and belt assembly anchor bolt and retractor bolt upper, then set assembly
aside. 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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FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
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For removal and installation procedures for seat belt and seat belt buckle pre-tensioners, refer to SE-51,
"Removal and Installation".
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DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNITSR-17
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DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
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REMOVAL
WARNING:
• Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at
least three 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.
• Never use air tools or el ectric tools for servicing.
• When replacing the air bag diagnosis sensor unit, always check with the parts department for the lat-
est parts information. Installing an incorrect air bag diagnosis sensor unit may or may not cause the
air bag warning lamp to illuminate and may cause incorrect deployment of the supplemental air bags
and seat belt pre-tensioner in a collision r esulting in serious personal injury or death.
1. Disconnect the both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Disconnect the harness connectors for each air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner. Refer to SR-5,
"Removal and Installation", SR-10, "Removal and Installation", SR-13, "Removal and Installation", SE-69,
"Disassembly and Assembly", SB-4, "Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt".
3. Remove center console. Refer to IP-20, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit harness connectors.
5. 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.
• Never damage the harness while installing.
• If malfunction is detected by the air bag warnin g lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunc-
tioning parts, reset the memory using sel f-diagnosis or CONSULT-III. Refer to SRC-15, "
Self-Diagno-
sis Function (Without CONSULT-III)".
• After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
1. Diagnosis sensor unit⇐Vehicle front
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