NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) ªAIR BAGº AND ªSEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONERº
NJRS0001The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL N16 is as follows (The composition
varies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
+For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), front seat
belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
+For a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of front side air bag module (located in the outer side of front
seat), side air bag (satellite) sensor, diagnosis sensor unit (one of components of air bags for a frontal
collision), wiring harness, warning lamp (one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
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 should be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
+Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
+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 harness connector.
PRECAUTION FOR SEAT BELT SERVICENJRS0002CAUTION:
+Before removing the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both
battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+Do not use electrical test equipment for seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
+After replacing or reinstalling seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting seat belt pre-ten-
sioner connector, check the system function. Refer to ªSRS Operation Checkº for details. (RS-59)
+Do not use disassemble buckle or seat belt assembly.
+Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
+Never oil tongue and buckle.
+If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair. Replace the whole seat belt
assembly.
+If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
+When replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine seat belt assembly.
After A CollisionNJRS0002S01WARNING:
Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.
NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-tensioner
should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which the air bags
are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly (including anchor bolts) if:
+The seat belt was in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and
buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).
+The seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.)
+The seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for dam-
age or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
+Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
+The seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in
which the air bags are deployed.
SEAT BELTS
Precautions
RS-3

MaintenanceNJRS0055
SRS888
SEAT BELTS
Maintenance
RS-4

Front Seat Belt
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/4-DOOR SEDAN=NJRS00031. Slide the seat all the way forward and tilt the seatback toward the front.
2. Remove adjuster cover.
3. Remove floor anchor bolt.
4. Remove shoulder anchor bolt.
5. Remove front and rear kicking plate, then remove center pillar upper and lower garnish. Refer to BT-31,
ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
6. Remove second sash guide
7. Disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
8. Remove the screw securing seat belt pre-tensioner retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt pre-ten-
sioner retractor.
9. Remove bolts securing seat belt adjuster, then remove seat belt adjuster.
SRS812
SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt
RS-5

SRS813-A
SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-6

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/5-DOOR HATCHBACK=NJRS00561. Slide the seat all the way forward and tilt the seatback toward the front.
2. Remove adjuster cover.
3. Remove floor anchor bolt.
4. Remove shoulder anchor bolt.
5. Remove front and rear kicking plate, then remove center pillar upper and lower garnish. Refer to BT-36,
ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
6. Remove second sash guide
7. Disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
8. Remove the screw securing seat belt pre-tensioner retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt pre-ten-
sioner retractor.
9. Remove bolts securing seat belt adjuster, then remove seat belt adjuster.
SRS854
SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-7

SRS855-A
SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-8

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/3-DOOR HATCHBACK=NJRS00571. Slide the seat all the way forward and tilt the seatback toward the front.
2. Remove adjuster cover.
3. Remove floor anchor bolt.
4. Remove shoulder anchor bolt.
5. Remove rear side finisher and rear pillar garnish. Refer to BT-34, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
6. Disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
7. Remove the screw securing seat belt pre-tensioner retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt pre-ten-
sioner retractor.
8. Remove bolts securing seat belt adjuster, then remove seat belt adjuster.
SRS856
SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-9

SRS857-A
SEAT BELTS
Front Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-10

Rear Seat Belt
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/4-DOOR SEDAN WITH 2-POINT TYPE REAR CENTER SEAT
BELT
=NJRS00421. Remove rear seat. Refer to BT-60, ªREAR SEATº for details.
2. Remove outer and floor anchor bolt.
3. Remove rear side garnish. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
4. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to BT-31, ªSIDE AND FLOOR TRIMº for details.
5. Remove bolts securing rear seat belt retractor, then remove seat belt and seat belt retractor.
SRS814
SEAT BELTS
Rear Seat Belt
RS-11

SRS815
SEAT BELTS
Rear Seat Belt (Cont'd)
RS-12