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Removal and Installation: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • Do not attempt to repair or replace damaged direct-connect front passenger air bag module connectors. If a direct-connect harness connector is damaged, the front passenger air bag must be replaced and the wiring harness modified.
  • Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
  • Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
  1. Remove the glove box. Refer to "LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL RH AND GLOVE BOX ".
  2. Remove 2 bolts (through glove box opening) retaining front passenger air bag module to the steering member.
  3. Disconnect the passenger air bag module connectors.
  4. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "INSTRUMENT PANEL ".
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Assembly From Vehicle With Torque Specifications
    G03609321Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove front passenger air bag module screws then remove passenger air bag module from instrument panel assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Front Passenger Air Bag Module Screws With Torque Specifications
    G03609322Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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 objects (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 temperatures exceeding 90°C (194°F).
      Fig 3: Identifying Front Passenger Air Bag Module
      G03609323Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Replace the air bag module 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.
    • For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to "DIRECT-CONNECT SRS COMPONENT CONNECTORS ".
      Fig 4: Precaution For Handling Air Bag Module
      G03609324Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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