Nissan Rogue (T33) 2021-Present Service Manual: Removal and Installation :: Driver Knee Air Bag Module
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Driver knee air bag module | ||
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: Always replace after every disassembly. | ||||
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: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) | ||||
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
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Before servicing, place the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait for 3 minutes or more (discharges electricity held in the additional power supply circuit of the air bag diagnosis sensor unit).
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Always work from the side of air bag module. Never work in front of it.
REMOVAL
Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove driver knee air bag module mounting bolts
, and then remove driver knee air bag module from Nissan Ariya vehicle body.

Disconnect driver knee air bag module harness connector
and disengage driver knee air bag module harness fixing clips
, and then remove driver knee air bag module.

CAUTION:
USA production:
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For removing the lap pre-tensioner harness connector, lift tabs to release the lock and remove the harness connector.

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For installing the harness connector, align the connector housing, then press firmly on the connector until the locking tabs are engaged.
CAUTION:
Japan production
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For installing/removing the driver knee air bag harness connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock and remove the connector.

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Install connector with lock raised, and push lock into the connector.
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After installing the connector, check that the lock is pushed securely into it.
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To prevent accidental explosion, always place the driver knee air bag module with deploying direction facing upward.


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To prevent damage to the parts, never impact the driver knee air bag module.

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Replace driver knee air bag module if it is dropped or sustains an impact.
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To prevent accidental explosion, never insert any foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into the driver knee air bag module.
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To prevent accidental explosion, never disassemble the driver knee air bag module.
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To prevent accidental explosion, never expose the driver knee air bag module to temperature of more than 90 °C (194 °F).
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To prevent damage to the parts, never allow oil, grease, detergent, or water to come in contact with the driver knee air bag module.
INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Never reuse mounting bolts after removal, replace with new bolts.
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Never damage the harness while installing.
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After installation is completed, perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT or air bag warning lamp, if the system is normal and ″PAST″ of ″Self Diagnostic Result″ is indicated, always perform ″ERASE″ of ″Self Diagnostic Result″ using CONSULT. Refer to Work Flow.
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After the work is completed, check that no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp.
Other materials:
Intelligent Around View Monitor. Preparation. Preparation
Preparation
Special Service Tools
The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
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(NI-53373)
ADAS calibration laser level
Target setup and ADAS calibration
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(NI-53371)
ADAS calibration rod
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Dtc/circuit Diagnosis. Reclining Sensor
Component Function Check
CHECK FUNCTION
CONSULT
Ignition switch ON.
Select “Reclining motor position” in “Data monitor” mode of “DRIVER SEAT”.
Check reclining sensor signal under the following conditions.
Monitor item Condition Status
Reclining motor position ...
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning
Description
Accelerator Pedal Released Position Learning is a function of ECM to
learn the fully released position of the accelerator pedal by monitoring
the accelerator pedal position sensor output signal. It must be
performed each time harness connector of accelerator pedal position
senso ...




