Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Side Air Bag (Satellite) Sensor
SIDE AIR BAG (SATELLITE) SENSOR
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
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Before servicing the SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 minutes.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove front door sill finisher and lift carpet.
3. Remove side air bag (satellite) sensor nuts and release the clip.
4. Disconnect the side air bag (satellite) sensor connector.
CAUTION:
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Do not use old nuts after removal; replace with new nuts.
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Check side air bag (satellite) sensor to ensure it is free of deformities, dents, cracks or rust. If it shows any visible signs of damage, replace
it with new one.
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Do not disassemble side air bag (satellite) sensor.
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Replace side air bag (satellite) sensor if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to See: Air Bag Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System.