INFINITI (1990-04)

2002 Lexus LX 470SECTION INFINITI (1990-04)
WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag, always treat it as a "live" module. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
APPLICATION - INFINITI

Make/Model Year Location Table
FX35 2003-04 D-P2, HI, SI Infiniti-4 
FX45 2003-04 D-P2, HI, SI Infiniti-4 
G20 1999-02 D-P2, SI Infiniti-1 
  1993-96 D-P Infiniti-2 
G35 2003-04 D-P2, HI, SI Infiniti-1 
I30 2001 D-P2, SI Infiniti-1 
  1998-00 D-P, SI Infiniti-1 
  1997 D-P Infiniti-1 
  1996 D-P Infiniti-2 
I35 2002-04 D-P2, SI Infiniti-1 
J30 1997 D-P Infiniti-1 
  1994-96 D-P Infiniti-2 
  1993 D-P Infiniti-3 
M30 1990-92 DS Infiniti-3 
M45 2003-04 D-P2, HI, SI Infiniti-5 
Q45 2002-04 D-P2, HI, SI Infiniti-1 
  1998-01 D-P, SI Infiniti-1 
  1997 D-P Infiniti-1 
  1994-96 D-P Infiniti-2 
  1990-93 DS Infiniti-3 
QX4 2000-03 D-P, SI Infiniti-1 
  1997-99 D-P Infiniti-1 
QX56 2004 D-P2, HI, SI Infiniti-6 
D-P

Driver's & Passenger's Side

D-P2

Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

DS

Driver's Side

HI

Head Impact

KI

Knee Impact

SI

Side Impact

PS2

Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)

Infiniti-1

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Control unit, diagnosis; Crash zone sensor and bracket (if equipped); Deployed side air bag module(1)>,> (2); Satellite sensor(1)>,> (2); Deployed seat belt pretensioners(3); Seat back assembly(4); Air bag module(s); Control unit, diagnosis; Crash zone sensor-front sensor (if equipped); Side air bag module; Satellite sensor; Center pillar inner(1); Instrument panel; Seat(1); Seat belt pretensioners(2); Spiral cable; Steering wheel; Wiring harnesses; Seat belts & mounting points; Inspect all SIR components for dents, deformities or rust.; After vehicle is repaired, check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly.; DO NOT repair, splice or modify any SRS harness. Replace damaged section of harness.;
(1) On side of impact, including inspection of seat slides and adjusters.
(2) Except 1997-99 QX4.
(3) Except 1996-98 I30 and 1997-99 QX4.
(4) 1999-02 G20, 1999-04 Q45, 2002-04 I35, 2000-03 QX4, 2003-04 G35, if side air bag deployed.
Infiniti-2

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Control unit, diagnosis; Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Air bag module(s); Control unit, diagnosis; Instrument panel; Seat belt pretensioners; All sensors; Spiral cable; Steering wheel; Wiring harnesses; Seat belts & mounting points; Inspect all SIR components for dents, deformities or rust.; After vehicle is repaired, check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly.; DO NOT repair, splice or modify any SRS harness. Replace damaged section of harness.;
Infiniti-3

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Control unit, diagnosis; Sensors in affected collision area; Air bag module(s); Control unit, diagnosis; All sensors; Spiral cable; Steering wheel; Wiring harnesses; Seat belts & mounting points; Inspect all SIR components for dents, deformities or rust.; After vehicle is repaired, check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly.; DO NOT repair, splice or modify any SRS harness. Replace damaged section of harness.;
Infiniti-4

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules(1); Control unit, diagnosis; Crash zone sensor; Satellite sensor; Instrument panel(2); Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Air bag module(s); Control unit, diagnosis; Crash zone sensor; Headliner; Satellite sensor; Seat belt pretensioners; Seat belts & mounting points; Center pillar inner; Center pillar trim; Instrument panel; Seat and-or seat back; Spiral cable; Steering wheel; Wiring harnesses; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; DO NOT attempt SRS wiring harness repairs.;
(1) Replace all parts of seat back, including seat back frame, following side air bag-curtain air bag deployment.
(2) Replace instrument panel following passenger-side air bag module deployment.
Infiniti-5

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules(1); Control unit, diagnosis; Crash zone sensor; Satellite sensor; Instrument panel; Deployed seat belt pretensioners; Air bag module(s); Control unit, diagnosis; Crash zone sensor; Headliner; Satellite sensor; Seat belt pretensioners; Seat belts & mounting points; Center pillar inner; Center pillar trim; Instrument panel assembly; Seat and-or seat back; Spiral cable; Steering wheel; Wiring harnesses; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; DO NOT attempt SRS wiring harness repairs.;
(1) Replace all parts of seat back, including seat back frame, following side air bag deployment.
Infiniti-6

Replace After Deployment Inspect & If Damaged Replace Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Control unit, diagnosis; Crash zone sensor and bracket(1); Deployed side air bag module(2), (3); Satellite sensor(2); Spiral cable(1); Deployed seat belt pretensioners (if equipped); Instrument panel; Air bag module(s); Center pillar inner; Center pillar trim; Control unit, diagnosis; Crash zone sensor; Headliner; Instrument panel; Occupant classification system; Satellite sensor; Seat belt pretensioners; Seat belts & mounting points; Seat and-or seat back; Side air bag module; Spiral cable; Steering wheel; Wiring harnesses; If any components are damaged or bent, they must be replaced.; DO NOT attempt SRS wiring harness repairs.;
(1) Following deployment of frontal air bag modules.
(2) On the side of impact.
(3) Replace front seat back assembly following deployment of side air bag.
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