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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 terminals and wait at least three minutes.
  • Always work from the side of or under front passenger air bag module.
  1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
  2. Remove the upper glove box. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Remove two bolts (through glove box opening) retaining front passenger air bag module to the steering member.
  4. Disconnect the passenger air bag module connectors.
  5. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    Fig 1: Passenger Air Bag Module Connectors And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G04899526Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove front passenger air bag module screws then remove passenger air bag module from instrument panel assembly.
    Fig 2: Front Passenger Air Bag Module Screws With Torque Specifications
    G04899527Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    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 Air Bag Module
      G04902422Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • 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: Caution For Handling Air Bag Module
    G04877009Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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