Frontier SE Crew Cab 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2000)
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Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service Precautions
Airbag and Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner Service
Except Models Beginning With Serial # 343314
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to do so. SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation
either just before the harness connectors or on the complete harness, for easy identification.
Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch
OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
For approximately
3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any air bag system
connectors or wires until at least
3 minutes have passed.
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit and crash zone sensor must always be installed with forward mark "<-" pointing toward the front of the vehicle for proper
operation. Also check air bag diagnosis sensor unit and crash zone sensor for cracks, deformities and rust before installation and replace if necessary.
The rotation of the spiral cable is limited. The spiral cable must be aligned in the neutral position. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front
wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed to avoid damaging the spiral cable.
Handle air bag modules carefully. Always place them with the pad side facing upward.
Do not use old special bolts after removing any SRS parts; replace with new special bolts. Conduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper
operation.
If front of vehicle is damaged in a collision, always check the crash zone sensor and the wiring harness.
After air bag inflates, the instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
After SRS maintenance or repair, make sure the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the same position (
ON or OFF) as when the vehicle arrived
for service.
Models Beginning With Serial # 343314
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to do so. SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation
either just before the harness connectors or on the complete harness, for easy identification.
Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch
OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
For approximately
3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any air bag system
connectors or wires until at least
3 minutes have passed.
Air bag diagnosis sensor unit and crash zone sensor must always be installed with forward mark "<-" pointing toward the front of the vehicle for proper
operation. Also check air bag diagnosis sensor unit and crash zone sensor for cracks, deformities and rust before installation and replace if necessary.
The rotation of the spiral cable is limited. The spiral cable must be aligned in the neutral position. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front
wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed to avoid damaging the spiral cable.
Handle air bag modules carefully. Always place them with the pad side facing upward.
Do not use old special bolts after removing any SRS parts; replace with new special bolts. Conduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper
operation.
If front of vehicle is damaged in a collision, always check the crash zone sensor and the wiring harness.
After air bag inflates, the instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
After SRS maintenance or repair, make sure the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the same position (
ON or OFF) as when the vehicle arrived
for service.
