Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Basic inspection

COLLISION DIAGNOSIS

FOR USA AND CANADA

FOR USA AND CANADA : For Frontal Collision

FOR FRONTAL COLLISION: When SRS is activated in a collision

CAUTION: Due to varying models and option levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.

WORK PROCEDURE

1. Before performing any of the following steps, ensure that all vehicle body and structural repairs have been completed.
2. Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
3. Remove the front air bag modules, crash zone sensor assembly, bracket and seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.
4. Check the SRS components using the table below: Replace any SRS components showing visible signs of damage. (dents, cracks and deformation, etc.)
5. Install new front air bag modules, crash zone sensor assembly, bracket and seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.
6. Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT or air bag warning lamp. Refer to SRC-14, "Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT)" for details.

   Ensure entire SRS operates properly.

7. After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check".

SRS INSPECTION (FOR FRONTAL COLLISION)

FOR FRONTAL COLLISION: When SRS is not activated in a collision

CAUTION: Due to varying models and option levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.

WORK PROCEDURE

1. Before performing any of the following steps, ensure that all vehicle body and structural repairs have been completed.
2. Check the SRS components using the table below: Replace any SRS components showing visible signs of damage. (dents, cracks and deformation, etc.)
3. Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT or air bag warning lamp. Refer to SRC-14, "Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT)" for details.

   Ensure entire SRS operates properly.

4. After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check".

SRS INSPECTION (FOR FRONTAL COLLISION)

FOR USA AND CANADA : For Side and Rollover Collision

FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION: When SRS is activated in a collision

CAUTION: Due to varying models and option levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.

WORK PROCEDURE

1. Before performing any of the following steps, ensure that all vehicle body and structural repairs have been completed.
2. Replace the following components:

• Front seat back assembly (on the side on which side air bag is activated).
• Door finisher (on the side on which door-mounted curtain air bag is activated).
• Pop-up roll bar assemblies and pop-up roll bar covers.
• Side air bag (satellite) sensor LH/RH (on the side on which side air bag is activated).
• Diagnosis sensor unit.
• Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.

3. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.

   Replace any SRS components and the related parts showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.).

4. Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT and "AIR BAG" warning lamp. Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check" for details. Make sure entire SRS operates properly.
5. After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-14, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT".

SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION)

FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION: When SRS is not activated in a collision

CAUTION: Due to varying models and option levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.

WORK PROCEDURE

1. Before performing any of the following steps, ensure that all vehicle body and structural repairs have been completed.
2. Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following table.

• If the front seat back assembly is damaged, the front seat back assembly must be replaced.
• If the door finisher assembly is damaged, the door finisher assembly and door-mounted curtain air bag module must be replaced.

3. Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT and "AIR BAG" warning lamp. Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check" for details. Make sure entire SRS operates properly.
4. After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-14, "Trouble Diagnosis without CONSULT".

SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION)