2003 Infiniti QX4; Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Inspection

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Classification:
RS22-009A
Reference:
ITB22-031A
Date:
July 26, 2023
Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not ‘do-it-yourselfers’. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Infiniti retailer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2003 QX4;
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR INSPECTION
CAMPAIGN ID #: PC907
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2003 QX4 (JR50)
Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm campaign eligibility.
INTRODUCTION
Infiniti is conducting a Voluntary Safety Recall Campaign to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front passenger air bag inflator on certain specific 2003 QX4 vehicles. This service will be performed at no charge to the client for parts or labor. TK Services and RXO Logistics have issued return packaging, shipping labels, documents, and directions that must be used and followed in order to properly carry out this campaign. Information on this documentation is provided in this bulletin. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Infiniti has assigned identification number PC907 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign. DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
It is the retailer’s responsibility to check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History for the campaign status on each vehicle falling within the range of this voluntary safety recall which for any reason enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) clients and vehicles in a retailer’s inventory. Federal law requires that new vehicles in retailer inventory which are the subject of a safety recall must be corrected prior to sale.
Failure to do so can result in civil penalties by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While federal law applies only to new vehicles, Infiniti strongly encourages retailers to correct any used vehicles in their inventory before they are retailed.
This bulletin h DMENT HISTORY on the last page.
se discard previous versions of this bulletin. Repair Overview Use Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National Service History to confirm this campaign applies
(Campaign ID # PC907) Metal end Inspect the Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator end cap Plastic end caps Register the new front passenger air bag inflator No replacement required Replace the front passenger air bag inflator Return the old front passenger air bag inflator 2/27 ITB22-031A REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOL J-51315 (new part number NI-51315) Air bag module support Support bracket Bolts and nuts for attachment Figure 1 3/27 ITB22-031A REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOL J-52352 (new part number NI-52352) Quick Scan Tool
• One Quick Scan Tool J-52352 (new tool number NI-52352) has been previously shipped to each retailer (Figure 2).
• Additional Quick Scan Tools may be purchased from Tech•Mate: www.TechMateTools.com or 1-833-397-3493. Figure 2 4/27 ITB22-031A SERVICE PROCEDURE Inspect Inflator 1. Remove the glove box assembly.
• Refer to the ESM: BT – Body & Trim > INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY > Removal and Installation 2. Using a light, inspect the area shown in Figure 3 to determine if the passenger air bag inflator has plastic end caps or is metal (Examples of plastic or metal are shown in Figure 4 – Figure 6 on page 6).
HINT: Inspection angle in Figure 3, below, is shown viewed from the Passenger (RH) Side of the installed passenger air bag inflator assembly. Figure 3 5/27 ITB22-031A • If the front passenger air bag inflator has a plastic end cap (Figure 4 and Figure 6), no replacement is required. Reassemble the instrument panel in the reverse order of disassembly.
HINT: The plastic end cap may be a different color than shown.
• If the front passenger air bag inflator is metal (no plastic end caps as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6), continue to step 3 on page 7 to replace front passenger air bag inflator. Plastic End Caps – OK Condition Metal with NO End Caps – Replace Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 6/27 ITB22-031A Register Inflator 3. Obtain a new inflator from your parts department.
• New inflator is listed in the PARTS INFORMATION. 4. Attach the quick scan tool (J-52352 or NI-52352) to your CONSULT PC USB port. Figure 7 5. On the left side of the ASIST main menu (Figure 8), select TECH SUPPORT INFO, then Inventory Vehicle Actions. 6. Select CLICK HERE… next to “Airbag to VIN Registration” (Figure 9). TECH SUPPORT INFO Select CLICK HERE… Inventory Vehicle Actions Figure 8 Figure 9
7/27 ITB22-031A 7. Use the quick scan tool to scan the bar code (VIN) on the vehicle B-pillar label.
IMPORTANT: Complete step 8 before selecting Submit.
HINT:
o Some labels may not scan quickly.
o Hold the scan tool approximately six (6) inches away from the label.
o Hold the trigger down until the label is read (this may take several seconds). Figure 10 o VIN will automatically populate (Figure 13 on page 9). o If needed, VIN can be entered manually. 8. Use the quick scan tool to scan the bar code (serial number) on the side of the box of the new inflator.
• The serial number will automatically populate.
HINT: DO NOT scan the part number label. Scan this bar code Figure 11 HINT: If needed, the serial number can be entered manually. Serial number Figure 12
8/27 ITB22-031A 9. Select Submit on the ASIST screen. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Figure 13 9/27 ITB22-031A Inflator Replacement To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, follow all cautions, warnings and notes when working on or near a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), such as an air bag. To avoid damage, handle the interior trim carefully. Work with clean hands and clean tools to avoid dirt and stains. Use protective covers as needed. 10. Turn the ignition ON and write down the client’s radio settings. Presets 1 2
AM FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2 3 4 5 6 Bass Treble Balance Fade Speed Sen. Vol. 11. Turn the ignition OFF. 12. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first. 13. Wait at least 3 minutes. 14. Remove the passenger air bag module (module) from the vehicle.
• Refer to the ESM: RS – Restraint System > SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) > Front Passenger Air Bag Module > REMOVAL 15. Set the module in a clean working area.
HINT: Do not set the module with cover facing down. 10/27 ITB22-031A 16. Securely mount the air bag module support (support) in a vise (Figure 14). Air bag module support (J-51315 or NI-51315) Figure 14 To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, work from behind and to the sides of the support, and wear safety glasses while performing inflator replacement. Module frame 17. Disconnect the harness clip from the module frame. Harness clip Figure 15 11/27 ITB22-031A 18. Attach the support bracket to the module frame.
• Tighten the bolts holding the support bracket to the module frame.
• Leave the L brackets on each end slightly loose to allow for positioning of the module in the support. 19. Mount the module in the support.
• Use bolts and nuts supplied with the support. Module frame Figure 16 L bracket Support bracket Support Figure 17 20. Make sure the module is centered in the support.
HINT: Centering the module in the support will allow access to the inflator securing nuts through the slots in the support. 21. Tighten all of the mounting bolts and nuts that hold the module to the support. Nuts Figure 18 12/27 ITB22-031A 22. Cut the rubber end from the corrugated harness cover. Rubber end Figure 19 23. Attach a shorting pin to the harness wires as shown.
• Use an insulation displacement type wire connector as a shorting pin.
• Refer to the PARTS INFORMATION for additional connector/shorting pin information. Shorting pin Figure 20 24. Cut off the connector end. Figure 21 13/27 ITB22-031A 25. Remove the four (4) nuts from the module that hold the inflator in place (see Figure 22 and Figure 23).
• Use a ratchet and extension. Figure 22 • Remove the four (4) nuts. HINT: These nuts will not be reused. Figure 23 26. Remove the inflator stopper.
HINT: This inflator stopper will not be reused. Inflator stopper Figure 24 14/27 ITB22-031A 27. Push the right side of the inflator out of the module.
• Twist the inflator about 45 degrees to allow room for the connector and harness to fit through the opening. Twist and push Figure 25 28. Pull the inflator completely out of the module from the left side. Figure 26 29. Set the old inflator in the clean working area making sure it does not roll and fall to the floor. HINT:
o Follow the Return Instructions provided.
o Return Instructions are attached to this bulletin on pages 22-25. 30. Remove the new inflator from the box. 15/27 ITB22-031A 31. Slide the new inflator into the module from the left side. Figure 27 32. Make sure the inflator is positioned / oriented correctly, as shown in Figure 28. • The flat side of the metal inflator connector end (on the right side) must face the flat side of the inflator housing. • When the inflator is properly oriented, the yellow tab will be in the position shown in Figure 28. Flat side of inflator housing Flat side of inflator end Verify yellow tab is located here Figure 28 16/27 ITB22-031A 33. Install the new inflator stopper. • New inflator stopper is included in the harness kit listed in the PARTS INFORMATION. Verify yellow tab is located here New inflator stopper Figure 29 HINT: Refer to Figure 30 to ensure the new inflator stopper is used. Original inflator stopper New inflator stopper Figure 30 17/27 ITB22-031A 34. Install the four (4) inflator securing nuts finger tight (Figure 31). • Make sure to use new nuts. • New nuts are included with the new harness kit, listed in the PARTS INFORMATION. 35. Make sure the inflator is pushed all the way into its housing; no gap on the right side (Figure 31). 36. Make sure there is no gap between the inflator stopper and the inflator (Figure 31). No gap between stopper and inflator No gap on the right side Figure 31 18/27 ITB22-031A 1 3
37. Tighten and torque the four (4) inflator securing nuts.
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• Torque nuts to:
3.9 N•m (0.39 kg-m, 34 in-lb) • Torque nuts in the order shown. Figure 32 38. Attach the new harness to end of the inflator.
HINT: Once the harness is connected it cannot be removed. • Remove the dust proof sticker covering the end of the inflator. • Refer to Figure 33, Figure 34, and Figure 35 on page 20. Figure 33 Inflator end Inflator connector • Make sure the T shape at the inflator end aligns with the T shape of the connector. T shape Figure 34 19/27 ITB22-031A • Make sure harness connector is fully engaged / seated (Figure 35). Less than 2 mm – OK More than 2 mm – NG Figure 35 39. Remove the module from the support and set it in the clean working area. 40. Remove the support bracket from the module. Support bracket Figure 36 20/27 ITB22-031A 41. Attach the harness clip to the module frame. Module frame Harness clip Figure 37 42. Reinstall the module into the vehicle in reverse order of removal.
• Make sure to use new module mounting bolts included with the new harness kit 43. Connect both battery cables – positive cable first. 44. Turn the ignition ON. 45. Reset the clock and the radio settings. 46. Turn the ignition OFF and then to ON position and observe the air bag warning light:
• Light should illuminate for 7 seconds and then go out. HINT: If the Air Bag Warning light does not operate as described above there may be an issue not covered by this campaign. Refer to ASIST and the appropriate Service Manual for additional diagnostic and repair information. 47. Return the removed (old / non-deployed) inflator in the box that the new inflator came in.
• TK Services and RXO Logistics have provided return instructions for the recalled Takata inflators and modules at pages 22-25 of this bulletin.
o Reminder: Federal Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR) govern preparation of shipments of hazardous materials and prohibit handling and preparation for shipment by any person who is not trained and certified as required by the HMR. The HMR impose specific requirements for retailers, packaging, labeling and pre-transportation functions. Violations can result in civil penalties by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. (Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Subchapter C) 21/27 ITB22-031A Hazardous Materials Training/Certification Responsibility In accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), Sections 172 Subpart H and 173.1(b), it is the responsibility of the dealer to ensure that every employee handling and preparing hazardous materials for shipment is properly trained/certified. Initial and recurring training can be completed by contacting one of the training companies listed below, or any other company that offers hazardous material training/certification. SHIPMATE, INC.
Hazardous Materials Training & Consulting 780 Buckaroo Trail, Suite D Sisters, OR 97759 Website: www.shipmate.com, Tel: 310.370.3600, Fax: 310.370.5700 DGI Training Center
West Seminar Registrations and On-Site Information 1060 El Camino Real, Suite B Redwood City, CA 94063-1645 Website: www.dgitraining.com, Tel: 650.306.8450 or 800.338.2291 Lion Technology
570 Lafayette Rd. Sparta, NJ 07871-3447 Email: info@lion.com, Tel: 888.546.6511, Fax: 973.579.6818 22/27 ITB22-031A TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Must be performed by certified DOT HAZMAT personnel. 23/27 ITB22-031A BOOKING TEMPLATE FOR TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL RETURNS 24/27 ITB22-031A 25/27 ITB22-031A PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY
Inflator 98561-7998E 1
If needed Harness Kit
(Includes harness, module mounting bolts, stopper bracket and inflator securing nuts) B4A67-5W50D 1
If needed Shorting Pin
(Insulation Displacement Connector for 22-18 gauge wire) NAPA item # 784566
Grainger Item #
4YT50 1
or equivalent available from local auto supply NOTE:
• Return the removed (old / non-deployed) inflator in the box that the new inflator came in.
• Follow Return Instructions that are attached to this bulletin on pages 22-25. CLAIMS INFORMATION
HINT: Use the VIN and Service COMM to determine the correct campaign identification number for a given vehicle. The correct number must appear on all communication and documentation of any nature dealing with this campaign.
Submit a “CM” line claim using the following claims coding: CAMPAIGN (“CM”) I.D. PC907 DESCRIPTION
Inspect Air Bag Inflator, OK. Do not replace
Inspect Air Bag Inflator, Remove, and Replace Front Passenger Air bag Inflator OP CODE
PC9070 PC9071 FRT
0.4 1.0 26/27 ITB22-031A 27/27 ITB22-031A
EXPENSE CODE DESCRIPTION
MAXIMUM
NT 041 Shorting Pin (Insulation Displacement Connector for 22-18 gauge wire) $1.00
AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION
August 15, 2022 ITB22-031 Original bulletin published
Pages 21 and 23 updated and pages 22, 24 and July 26, 2023 ITB22-031A 25 added. “NOTE” changed to “HINT”. Other changes made throughout.

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