Air Bag Module - Air Bag Warning Lamp ON

Classification:
RS99-007A

Reference:
NTB99-065A

Date:
December 5, 2000

FRONTIER AND XTERRA ASSIST AIR BAG MODULE OPEN CIRCUIT

ATTENTION: This bulletin amends NTB99-065. Information has been added to the Service Information and Claims Information sections. Please discard all paper copies of NTB99-065.

APPLIED VEHICLES:
1998-2000 Frontier (D22) - Including Crew Cab
2000 Xterra (WD22)

SERVICE INFORMATION
If the air bag indicator light on a 1998-2000 Frontier or 2000 Xterra remains illuminated during normal driving conditions and the CONSULT screen indicates "Assist A/B Module [Open]," use the following Service Procedure to verify and repair the condition.

NOTE:
This is the only authorized repair for this incident. DO NOT REPLACE the passenger air bag module.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify the air bag light is on.

2. Connect CONSULT to the data link connector.

3. Turn the ignition switch "ON".

4. Select "START" and "AIR BAG".

5. Check the Current and Past SELF-DIAG. Modes for trouble codes:

A. If "Assist A/B Module [Open]" is displayed, perform the procedure provided in Steps 6 through 18, below.

B. If any other diagnostic trouble code is displayed, diagnose and repair as outlined in the appropriate Service Manual.

6. Record the radio presets.

7. Disconnect both cables of the vehicle battery. Allow the vehicle to sit with the battery disconnected for at least 3 minutes before performing any further steps in the procedure.

WARNING:
For approximately 3 minutes after the battery cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag to deploy. Do not work on any air bag system connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have passed.

8. Remove the glove box assembly.

9. Remove the air bag connector clip from the housing on top of the glove box lid.





10. To ensure proper connection, completely separate the air bag connector, then firmly snap it back together (see Figure 1).





11. Re-locate the air bag connector and harness to the back side of the knee protector (see Figure 2).

12. Secure a tie wrap around the air bag connector, the harness, and the knee protector, affixing the air bag connector and harness to the back of the knee protector (see Figure 2).

13. Secure a 2nd tie wrap around the knee protector and one side of the harness loop to provide additional support (see Figure 2).

NOTE:
Be sure to loop the air bag connector harness when affixing it to the knee protector and allow a large enough loop in the harness to reduce stress on the connectors (see Figure 2).

14. Re-connect the vehicle battery.

15. Clear the CONSULT code by selecting "AIR BAG SELF-DIAG. CURRENT" and touch "ERASE".

16. Verify that the air bag light is no longer on.

17. Re-install the glove box assembly.

18. Re-set the radio presets.

CLAIMS INFORMATION

NOTE:
This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding.