Nissan Versa (N17): Driver air bag module

Exploded View

1. Driver air bag module 2. Steering wheel

Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.

• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes or more.
• Always work from the side of air bag module. Do not work in front of it.
• Do not use the air tools or electric tools for servicing.
• Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
• Do not cause impact to the air bag module by dropping etc. Replace the air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG "Removal and Installation".
2. Locate retaining clip access hole (LH/RH) and insert a 5.0 mm (0.20 in) diameter suitable tool (A).

3. Insert suitable tool (A) inward and make sure the tool contacts torsion spring (1) as shown. While pressing on the torsion spring (1), the driver air bag module LH and RH pawls will disengage.
4. After both the LH and RH pawls release, gently roll the top edge of driver air bag module downward to release the center lower pawl, then pull out the driver air bag module assembly enough to set aside.

    5.   Disconnect the harness connectors from the driver air bag module.

CAUTION:

• For installing/removing the driver air bag module harness connector, insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove connector.
• Install the connector with lock raised, and push lock into the connector.
• After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.

    6.   Remove the driver air bag module.

CAUTION:

• Always place the driver air bag module with pad side facing upward.

  : Upward

• Do not strike or impact the driver air bag module.
• Replace the driver air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

• Do not insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the driver air bag module.
• Do not disassemble the driver air bag module.
• Do not expose the driver air bag module to temperatures exceeding 90 C (194 F).
• Do not allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the driver air bag module.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Connect the driver air bag module harnesses (A) and route through the hook (B) as shown.

• Do not damage the harness while installing.
• If malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, reset the memory using self-diagnosis or CONSULT. Refer to SRC"SRS Operation Check".
• After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.