NISSAN PATROL 1998 Y61 / 5.G Restraint System User Guide
Manufacturer: NISSAN, Model Year: 1998, Model line: PATROL, Model: NISSAN PATROL 1998 Y61 / 5.GPages: 47, PDF Size: 1.15 MB
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Description
The air bag deploys if the diagnosis sensor unit activates while the ignition switch is in the ``ON'' or ``START''
position.
SRS Component Parts Location
SBF564HA
SRS452
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
RS-10
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Maintenance Items
CAUTION:
Do not use a circuit tester to check SRS circuit.
1. Check operation of ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp.
After turning ignition key to ``ON'' position, both warning lamps
illuminate. The ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp will go off after about
7 seconds if no malfunction is detected.
If any of the following warning lamp conditions occur, immedi-
ately check the air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner system. Refer
to RS-30 for details.
+The ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned ``ON''.
+The ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp does not go off about 7 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned ``ON''.
+The ``AIR BAG'' warning lamp blinks about 7 seconds after the
ignition switch is turned ``ON''.
2. Visually check SRS components.
(1) Diagnosis sensor unit
+Check diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks or
deformities.
+Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
(2) Air bag module and steering wheel
+Remove air bag module from steering wheel or instrument
panel. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, ter-
minals for deformities, and harness for binding.
+Install driver air bag module to steering wheel to check ®t or
alignment with the wheel.
+Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
+For dual air bag system, install passenger air bag module to
instrument panel to check ®t or alignment with the instrument
panel.
(3) Spiral cable
+Check spiral cable for dents, cracks, or deformities.
+Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
+Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
(4) Harness related to SRS
+Check connectors for poor connections, damage, and terminals
for deformities.
+Check harnesses for binding, cha®ng or cut.
(5) Seat belt pre-tensioner
+Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for
deformities, and harness for binding.
+Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
+Check retractor for smooth operation.
+Perform self-diagnosis for seat belt pre-tensioner using
bulb or CONSULT. Refer to ``SRS Operation Check'' for details.
(RS-30)
CAUTION:
Replace previously used special bolts, ground bolt and anchor
bolt with new ones.
SRS451
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
RS-11
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Removal and Installation Ð Diagnosis Sensor
Unit and Seat Belt Pre-tensioner
CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait for at
least 3 minutes.
+The special bolts are coated with bonding agent while the other bolt is for ground. Do not use old
bolts after removal; replace with new ones.
+Check diagnosis sensor unit and seat belt pre-tensioner for proper installation.
+Check diagnosis sensor unit to ensure they are free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If they
show any visible signs of damage, replace them with new ones.
+Check diagnosis sensor unit brackets to ensure they are free of deformities or rust.
+Replace diagnosis sensor unit and seat belt pre-tensioner if they have been dropped or sustained
an impact.
+After replacement of diagnosis sensor unit and seat belt pre-tensioner, check SRS function and
perform self-diagnosis for SRS. Refer to ``SRS Operation Check'' for details (RS-30).
+Do not attempt to disassemble diagnosis sensor unit and seat belt pre-tensioner.
+Do not expose seat belt pre-tensioner to temperatures exceeding 80ÉC (176ÉF).
REMOVAL OF DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT
1. Disconnect driver and passenger air bag module connectors.
Also, disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
2. Remove console ®nisher, console box assembly and instru-
ment panel stay cover. Refer to ``INSTRUMENT PANEL'' in BT
section.
3. Remove rear heater duct and foot duct. (If equipped with rear
heater duct and foot duct.)
4. Remove bolt and also remove special bolts using the TAMPER
RESISTANT TORX (Size T50), from diagnosis sensor unit.
5. Disconnect diagnosis sensor unit connector. Then remove the
diagnosis sensor unit.
NOTE:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER
For removal of seat belt pre-tensioner, refer to ``Front Seat Belt'' for
details. (RS-3)
NOTE:
+To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.
SRS453
SRS454
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
RS-12
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Removal and Installation Ð Air Bag Module
and Spiral Cable
Removal Ð Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait for at least 3 minutes.
+Always work from the side of air bag module.
1. Remove lower lid from steering wheel, and disconnect air bag
module connector.
2. Remove side lids. Using the TAMPER RESISTANT TORX (Size
T50), remove left and right special bolts. Air bag module can
then be removed.
SRS455
SBF811E
SBF812E
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
RS-13
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CAUTION:
+Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
+Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
+The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not
use old bolts after removal; replace with new ones.
+Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained
an impact.
+Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90ÉC (194ÉF).
+Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with
the air bag module.
3. Set steering wheel in the neutral position.
4. Disconnect horn connector and remove nuts.
5. Using steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. Be careful
not to over-tighten puller bolt on steering wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not tap or bump the steering wheel.
6. Remove steering column cover.
7. Remove four screws securing the spiral cable. Unlock the spi-
ral cable connector. Then disconnect the spiral cable connec-
tor. The spiral cable can then be removed.
CAUTION:
+Do not attempt to disassemble spiral cable.
+Do not apply lubricant to the spiral cable.
Removal Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
CAUTION:
+Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, discon-
nect both battery cables and wait for at least 3 minutes.
+Always work from the side of or under air bag module.
1. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to ``INSTRUMENT PANEL''
in BT section for details.
MRS120A
SBF814E
SBF239F
SRS384
SRS456
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Removal Ð Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
(Cont'd)
RS-14
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2. Remove clips securing in¯ator connector.
3. Disconnect in¯ator connector from body harness air bag con-
nector.
4. Remove the nuts and special bolts using the TAMPER RESIS-
TANT TORX (Size T50) from front passenger air bag module.
Take out the air bag module from the instrument panel.
+The air bag module is heavy and should be supported using
bolt hands during removal.
CAUTION:
+Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
+Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
+The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not
use old bolts after removal; replace with new coated bolts.
+Do not insert foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag
module connector.
+Do not use a circuit tester to check the air bag module
harness connector.
+Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained
an impact.
+Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90ÉC (194ÉF).
+Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with
the air bag module.
SRS457
SBF579H
SBF814E
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Removal Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
(Cont'd)
RS-15
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Installation Ð Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable
1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The
neutral position is detected by turning left about 2.5 revolutions
from the right end position. Align the two marks (
,
m).
CAUTION:
+The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
+Also, 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 to the left
about 2.5 turns from the right end position.
3. Connect and lock spiral cable connector and tighten with
screws. Install steering column cover.
4. Install steering wheel, aligning with spiral cable pin guides, and
pull spiral cable through.
5. Connect horn connector and engage spiral cable with pawls in
steering wheel. Move air bag module connector away from
steering wheel lower lid opening.
6. Tighten nut.
:29-39Nzm (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
7. Position air bag module and tighten with new special bolts.
8. Connect air bag module connector.
9. Install all lids.
10. Conduct self-diagnosis to ensure entire SRS operates properly.
(Use CONSULT or warning lamp check.)
Before performing self-diagnosis, connect both battery cables.
11. Turn steering wheel to the left end and then to the right end fully
to make sure that spiral cable is set in the neutral position.
If air bag warning lamp blinks or stays ON (at the User mode),
it shows the spiral cable may be snapped due to its improper
position. Perform self-diagnosis again (use CONSULT or warn-
ing lamp). If a malfunction is detected, replace the spiral cable
with a new one.
12. Perform self-diagnosis again to check that no malfunction is
detected.
Installation Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
+Always work from the side of air bag module.
1. Install front passenger air bag module on steering member.
+Ensure harness is not caught between rear of air bag module
and steering member.
2. Connect in¯ator connector to body harness connector.
3. Install in¯ator connector on steering member.
SRS276
SRS166
SBF812EB
SRS457
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
RS-16
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4. Install glove box assembly. (Glove box lid is open.)
5. Close the glove box lid.
Disposal of Air Bag Module and Seat Belt Pre-
tensioner
+Before disposing of air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, or vehicles equipped with such systems,
deploy the systems. If such systems have already been deployed due to an accident, dispose of as indi-
cated in ``DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULE AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER'' (RS-21).
+When deploying the air bag module, always use the Special Service Tool; Deployment tool KV99106400,
KV99108200 and KV99108300.
+When deploying the air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the
deployment component.
+When deploying air bag module and seat belt pre-tensioner, a fairly loud noise is made, followed by smoke
being released. The smoke is not poisonous, however, be careful not to inhale smoke since it irritates throat
and can cause choking.
+Always activate one air bag module at a time.
+Due to heat, leave air bag module unattended for more than 30 minutes after deployment. Also leave seat
belt pre-tensioner unattended for more than 10 minutes after deployment.
+Be sure to wear gloves when handling a deployed air bag module.
+Never apply water to a deployed air bag module.
+Wash your hands clean after ®nishing work.
+Do not dispose of the air bag module un-deployed.
+Place the vehicle outdoors with an open space of at least 6 m (20 ft) on all sides when deploying the air
bag module while mounted in vehicle.
+Use a voltmeter to make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged.
CHECKING DEPLOYMENT TOOL
Connecting to battery
CAUTION:
The battery must show voltage of 9.6V or more.
Remove the battery from the vehicle and place it on dry wood
blocks approximately 5 m (16 ft) away from the vehicle.
+Wait 3 minutes after the vehicle battery is disconnected before
proceeding.
+Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal
and black clip to negative terminal.
Make sure the polarity is correct. The right side lamp in the
tool, marked ``deployment tool power'', should glow with a
green light. If the right side lamp glows red, reverse the con-
nections to the battery.
SRS456
SRS005-B
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Installation Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
(Cont'd)
RS-17
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Deployment tool check
Press the deployment tool switch to the ``ON'' position. The left side
lamp in the tool, marked ``air bag connector voltage'' should illumi-
nate. If it does not illuminate, replace the tool.
Air bag deployment tool lamp illumination chart
(Battery connected)
Switch operationLeft side lamp, green*
``AIR BAG CONNECTOR
VOLTAGE''Right side lamp, green*
``DEPLOYMENT TOOL
POWER''
OFF OFF ON
ON ON ON
*: If this lamp glows red, the tool is connected to the battery incorrectly.
Reverse the connections and make sure the lamp glows green.
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR AIR BAG MODULE
(OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE)
Unless the vehicle is being scrapped, deploying the air bag in the
vehicle is not recommended. This may cause damage to the
vehicle interior.
Anchor air bag module in a vise secured to a ®rm foundation dur-
ing deployment.
Deployment of driver's air bag module (outside of
vehicle)
1. Using wire, secure air bag module to air bag module bracket
(SST: KV99105300).
CAUTION:
Use wire of at least 1 mm (0.04 in) diameter.
2. Firmly secure air bag module bracket (SST: KV99105300) with
air bag module attached, in a vise.
3. Connect deployment tool (SST: KV99106400) to air bag mod-
ule connector.
SBF266H
SRS232-B
SRS233-B
SRS234-B
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Disposal of Air Bag Module and Seat Belt Pre-
tensioner (Cont'd)
RS-18
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4. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal
and black clip to negative terminal.
5. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked ``deployment tool
power'', should glow green, not red.
6. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on
the tool, marked ``air bag connector voltage'', will illuminate and
the air bag module will deploy.
CAUTION:
When deploying the air bag module, stand at least 5 m (16 ft)
away from the air bag module.
Deployment of passenger air bag module (outside of
vehicle)
1. Make an 8.5 mm (0.335 in) diameter hole in air bag module
bracket (SST: KV99105300) at the position shown in ®gure at
left.
2. Firmly secure air bag module bracket (SST: KV99105300) in a
vise.
3. Match the two holes in air bag module bracket (held in vise) and
passenger air bag module and ®x them with two bolts [M8 x 25
- 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18 in)].
CAUTION:
If a gap exists between passenger air bag module and air bag
module bracket, use a piece of wood inserted in the gap to
stabilize the air bag module.
4. Connect deployment tool adapter (SST: KV99108300) to
deployment tool (SST: KV99106400) connector and connector
on either side of air bag module.
5. Connect red clip of deployment tool to battery positive terminal
and black clip to negative terminal.
6. The lamp on the right side of the tool, marked ``deployment tool
power'', should glow green, not red.
7. Press the button on the deployment tool. The left side lamp on
the tool, marked ``air bag connector voltage'', will illuminate and
the air bag module will deploy.
SRS235-B
SRS236-B
SRS310
SRS311
SRS313-A
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Disposal of Air Bag Module and Seat Belt Pre-
tensioner (Cont'd)
RS-19