Infiniti G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 10-034B Date: 120622
Campaign P0339 - Side Airbag Harness Connector
Reference: ITB10-034B
Date: June 22, 2012
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2003 - 2004 G35 SEDAN AND COUPE
SEAT MOUNTED SIDE AIR BAG HARNESS CONNECTOR
This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout to accommodate a new procedure for the Side Air Bag (SAB) connectors.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAMPAIGN ID #: P0339
APPLIED VEHICLES:2003 - 2004 G35 Sedan (V35)
2003 - 2004 G35 Coupe (CV35)
Check Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility
INTRODUCTION
On some model year 2003-2004 G35 vehicles, the seat-mounted side air bags could stop working due to a connector issue. If this occurs, a red air
bag warning lamp would illuminate on the dash to warn the driver. To remedy this potential condition, Infiniti will replace, relocate and secure the
seat-mounted side air bag connectors.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Infiniti has assigned identification number P0339 to this campaign. This number must appear on all communications and documentation of any
nature dealing with this campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to correct each vehicle falling within the range of this campaign that enters the service department. This includes vehicles purchased
from private parties or presented by transient (tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealers inventory.
NOTE:
^ This procedure applies to front power seats only.
^ Some 2003 G35 Sedans have a manual front passenger seat that is not included in this campaign.
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Preparation (Sedan and Coupe) For Side Air Bag Connector Kit Inst
Preparation (Sedan and Coupe) for Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation
1. Write down all radio station presets.
2. If equipped, write down / record the following customer settings for the ATC (Automatic Temperature Control) system (refer to the Service
Manual as needed):
^ Temperature Setting Trimmer
^ Foot Position Setting Trimmer
^ Inlet Port Memory Function
3. Move front seat(s) forward and remove the rear mounting bolts.
4. Move front seat(s) to the full rear position.
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5. Adjust the seatback (recline) on front seat(s) to the full forward position.
6. Remove the front mounting bolts for the front seat(s).
7. Make sure the ignition is OFF and disconnect both battery cables (negative cable first).
8. Wait at least 3 minutes after the battery cables are disconnected.
IMPORTANT:
Follow all cautions, warnings, and notes in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) when working on or near a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS), such as an airbag.
9. Tip the seat(s) backward as far as possible without harness overstretching the seat wiring harness.
^ Driver seat shown, passenger seat is similar.
NOTE:
Use covers as needed to protect seats and other interior surfaces.
Sedan - Both Front Seats, Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation
SEDAN: Front Seat (Driver and Passenger Power) Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation.
IMPORTANT:
Follow all cautions, warnings, and notes in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) when working on or near a Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS), such as an airbag.
NOTE:
^ Some 2003 G35 Sedans have a manual front passenger seat that is not included in this campaign.
^ Make sure to perform this procedure on the driver seat and the front passenger power seat.
^ Figures 1a through 10a are used for both the driver seat and the front passenger power seat.
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1. Look under the seat and locate the harness and connectors shown in Figure 1a.
2. Remove tape from the area shown in Figure 1a, just enough to separate the Side Air Bag (SAB) wires.
3. Install the new connector bracket as shown in Figure 2a and torque the nut:
^ 17.6 - 26.5 N-m ( 1.8 - 2.7 kg-m, 13 - 20 ft-lb)
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4. Snap loose the Side Air Bag (SAB) connector with clip from the mounting position.
5. Remove the mounting clip from the SAB connector.
6. Replace the SAB connector with new connector ends.
^ Refer to Side Air Bag (SAB) Connector Replacement under "Side Air Bag (SAB) Connector Replacement".
^ Use Connector Replacement Kit P/N 24009-CM71A.
7. Reinstall the connector mounting clip (see Figure 5a).
8. Install 2 "mounting clip type" tie-wraps as shown in Figure 5a.
^ Pull the tie-wraps tight against the harness.
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NOTE:
9. Mount the new SAB connector on the new bracket as shown in Figure 7a.
NOTE:
Make sure to perform this procedure on the driver seat and the front passenger power seat.
10. After kit installation, reinstall the seat(s) in reverse order.
^ Torque for seat mounting bolts: 49 N-m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
11. Refer to "Final Steps After Installation of Side Air Bag Connector Kits".
Coupe - Driver Seat Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation
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COUPE: Driver Seat Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation
NOTE:
Preparation steps should already have been done (see Preparation (Sedan and Coupe) for Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation.
1. Look under the seat and locate the Side Air Bag (SAB) connector shown in Figure 1b.
2. Snap loose the SAB connector with clip from its mounting position.
3. Remove the mounting clip from the side air bag connector.
4. Replace the SAB connector with new connector ends.
^ Refer to Side Air Bag (SAB) Connector Replacement on "Side Air Bag (SAB) Connector Replacement".
^ Use Connector Replacement Kit P/N 24009-CM71A.
5. Attach the SAB connector to the seat main harness as follows:
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a. First, use tie-wraps to secure the SAB connector to the main harness (see Figures 3b, 4b and 5b).
^ Make sure the connector is secured to the side of the harness as shown in Figure 4b.
^ One tie-wrap (P/N 24216-S5800) - Harness to harness to connector - as shown 15 mm harness in Figure 5b.
^ Two tie-wraps (P/N 24216-S5800) - harness to harness - (9/16 inch) from the connector as Connector shown in Figure 5b.
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b. Completely tape the SAB connector to the main harness as shown in Figure 6b.
IMPORTANT:
Use ONLY specified tape (P/N 24828 - AM00A).
6. Go to COUPE: Front Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation.
Coupe - Front Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation
COUPE: Front Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation.
NOTE:
Preparation steps should already have been done (see Preparation (Sedan and Coupe) for Side Air Bag Connector Kit Installation").
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1. Look under the seat and locate the Side Air Bag (SAB) connector shown in Figure 1c.
2. Snap loose the side air bag connector with clip from the mounting position.
3. Remove the mounting clip from the side air bag connector.
4. Replace the SAB connector with new connector ends.
^ Refer to Side Air Bag (SAB) Connector Replacement.
^ Use Connector Replacement Kit P/N 24009-CM71A.
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5. Tape the metal rod (P/N 87607 - CF90A) to the seat harness as shown in Figures 3c and 4c.
IMPORTANT:
Use ONLY specified tape (P/N 24828 - AM00A).
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6. Secure the SAB connector to the seat harness and metal rod as shown in Figure 5c and 6c.
^ Make sure the connector is secured to the bottom of the harness as shown in Figure 5c.
^ Two tie-wraps (P/N 24216-S5800) - harness to harness - as shown in Figure 6c.
^ Cut excess tie-wrap flush so there are no sharp edges.
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7. Completely tape the SAB connector to the seat harness as shown in Figure 7c.
IMPORTANT:
Use ONLY specified tape (P/N 24828 - AM00A).
8. Attach tie-wrap (P/N 24216 - S5800) around harnesses and S-spring as shown in Figure 7c.
^ Cut excess tie-wrap flush so there are no sharp edges.
NOTE:
Make sure a SAB connector kits are installed on both front seats.
9. After installation of kits on both front seats, reinstall the seats in reverse order.
^ Torque for seat mounting bolts: 49 N-m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
10. Go to Final Steps After Installation of Side Air Bag Connector Kits.
Final Steps After Installation of Side Air Bag Connector Kits
Final Steps After Installation of Side Air Bag Connector Kits
1. Connect the battery cables, positive cable first.
2. Reset the clock and the radio station presets.
3. Reset / Re-initialize power windows, power sunroof, ATC, etc. as needed.
^ Refer to Additional Service When Removing Battery Negative Terminal in the GI section of the appropriate Service Manual for details.
4. Connect C-III or C-III plus to the vehicle and check air bag codes.
^ Erase any side module "open circuit" codes (SIDE MODULE RH or LH [OPEN]: B1129 or B1134) stored in Self Diagnosis Current or
Self Diagnosis Past.
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NOTE:
If using C-III, air bag Self Diagnosis Past is under "Special Function" (see Figure A).
^ Codes other than the above are not covered by this bulletin. If any codes other than the above are stored; diagnose and repair as needed
using usual diagnostic and repair procedures.
5. Disconnect CONSULT from the vehicle.
6. Turn the ignition OFF and then ON. Make sure the air bag warning lamp (on the instrument panel) turns ON and then goes OFF after about 7
seconds.
Side Air Bag (SAB) Connector Replacement
Side Air Bag (SAB) Connector Replacement
NOTE:
Use connector replacement kit -- P/N 24009-CM71A (one kit per connector/seat).
1. Attach a personal ground strap to your wrist and a ground point on the vehicle.
^ Keep the ground strap attached during the entire connector replacement process.
NOTE:
Personal ground straps are available at local electronic supply stores.
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Position the SAB connector and harness so you have ample working room.
3. Disconnect the SAB connector.
NOTE:
The SAB harness side (seat side) end will be replaced first.
Replacement of the SAB harness side (seat side) connector end
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4. Remove / pull off the corrugated cover end (see Figures CR4 and CR5).
5. Cut / split the side of the corrugated cover and remove it to expose the SAB wires.
& Cut enough to expose 165 mm (6-1/2 inches) of the SAB wires.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the SAB wires.
6. Measure 150 mm (6 inches) from the back side of the SAB connector.
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7. Install the shorting pin at the 150 mm (6 inch) point(See Figure CR7 to CR10).
NOTE:
The shorting pin is included in the connector replacement kit.
WARNING:
Make sure the shorting pin is securely installed before cutting the harness wires. The shorting pin will prevent unintended air bag
deployment from static electricity.
a. Align the harness wires with the slits in the shorting pin as shown in Figure CR8 and CR9.
CAUTION:
Damage to the harness may occur if he wires are not aligned with the slits.
^ Align the harness wires with the slits in the shorting pin as shown.
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b. Use pliers to securely attach the shorting pin to the harness.
8. Cut the SAB harness wires 60 mm (2-3/8 inches) from the back side of the SAB connector (see Figure CR11).
9. Strip about 10 mm of insulation from the ends of the SAB harness wires.
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10. Slide solder sleeve connector onto the SAB harness wires as shown in Figure CR13.
NOTE:
^ Solder sleeve connectors are included in the connector replacement kit.
^ When the shorting pin is removed these solder sleeve connectors will be used to cover the pierced insulation.
11. Cut the wires on the new SAB connector 60 mm (2-3/8 inches) from the back side of the connector (see Figure CR14).
NOTE:
^ Make sure you are prepping the SAB side (seat side) of the SAB connector (male end).
^ The wire length of the new connector must match the cut of wire length of the old connector.
12. Strip about 10 mm of insulation from the wire ends of the new connector.
13. Slide solder sleeve connectors onto the connector wires as show in Figure CR15.
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NOTE:
Solder sleeve connectors are included in the connector replacement kit.
14. Twist the wires of the new SAB connector together with the wires of the SAB harness as shown in Figure CR16.
NOTE:
There is no need to match wires. It does not matter which wire from the harness is connected to which wire from the connector.
15. Slide the solder sleeve connectors from the connector side over the twisted wires (see Figure CR16).
16. Attach the new connector using the solder sleeve connectors (refer to Instructions For Using Solder Sleeve Connectors below.
NOTE:
It is recommended that you read all of the instructions for using solder sleeve connectors shown below before starting.
Instructions for Using Solder Sleeve Connectors
A. Securely twist together the wires that will be connected / soldered.
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B. Position the Solder Sleeve Connector so that the solder ring (in the connector) is centered around the exposed twisted wire area.
WARNING:
Do not use an electric type soldering tool. An electric type soldering tool may generate a current that may activate the SAB.
C. Use the special Flameless Heat Gun-J-46538 to heat the solder sleeve connector.
This operation will:
^ Melt the solder (silver ring inside the solder sleeve connector) into the exposed twisted wire area.
^ Melt the sealant (red rings inside solder sleeve connector) onto the wires.
^ Shrink the plastic sleeve onto the wires.
Important Soldering Tips:
^ Position the solder sleeve connector in the middle of the heat shield of the Heat Gun.
^ Start heating the connector from the center and move back and forth (side to side) and around to allow even distribution of the heat to the
entire connector.
& Make sure the solder completely flows into the exposed twisted wires and the adhesive properly seals the wire insulation to the connector
sleeve. Stop applying the heat immediately after this happens.
WARNING:
^ The Flameless Heat Gun and the solder sleeve connectors become HOT during the soldering process.
^ Allow the gun and connectors to cool before handling them.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the connector or wires with the heat gun:
^ Do not apply heat for more than about 40 seconds.
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^ Do not overheat the connector or wires (i.e., severe darkening of connector sleeve or wire insulation).
17. Once the wires are attached with the solder sleeve connectors, remove the shorting pin.
NOTE:
When the shorting pin is removed there will be exposed wires at the point of the pierced insulation. The additional solder sleeve
connectors will be used to cover these exposed wires.
18. Slide the additional solder sleeve connectors exposed wires over the exposed wires (see Figures CR21 and CR22).
19. Apply the solder sleeve connectors.
^ Position the solder part of the connector over the exposed wires.
^ Use the special Flameless Heat Gun-J-46538 to heat the solder sleeve connector.
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^ Refer to Important Soldering Tips below.
Important Soldering Tips:
^ Position the solder connector in the middle of the heat shield of the Heat Gun.
^ Start heating the connector from the center and move back and forth (side to side) and around to allow even distribution of the heat to the
entire connector.
^ Make sure the adhesive properly seals the wire insulation to the connector sleeve. Stop applying the heat immediately after this happens.
WARNING:
^ The Flameless Heat Gun and the Solder Connectors become HOT during the soldering process.
^ Allow the Gun and connectors to cool down before handling them.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the connector or wires with the heat gun:
^ Do NOT apply heat for more than about 40 seconds.
^ Do NOT overheat the connector or wires (i.e., severe darkening of connector sleeve or wire insulation).
20. Install a new corrugate cover over the SAB wires.
NOTE:
New corrugated cover is supplied with the connector replacement kit.
21. Apply electrical tape to the corrugated cover and wires as shown.
^ As you wrap, keep the tape tight to the harness.
^ Over-lap the tape 50% as you wrap.
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Replacement of the body side connector end
22. Cut / remove the plastic covering from the body side harness wires.
^ Cut enough to expose 75 mm (3 inches) of the wires.
23. Cut the wires 60 mm (2-3/8 inches) from the back side of the connector as shown in Figure CR26.
24. Strip about 10 mm of insulation from the ends of the body side harness wires.
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25. Cut the wires on the new body side connector end 60 mm (2-3/8 inches) from the back side of the connector as shown Figure CR28.
NOTE:
^ Make sure you are prepping the body side connector (female end).
^ The wire length of the new connector must match the cut of wire length of the old connector.
26. Strip about 10 mm of insulation from the wire ends.
27. Install solder sleeve connectors on the wires as show in Figure CR29.
NOTE:
Solder sleeve connectors are included in the connector replacement kit.
28. Twist the wires of the new connector together with the wires of the harness.
NOTE:
There is no need to match wires. It does not matter which wire from the harness is connected to which wire from the connector.
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29. Slide the solder sleeve connectors over the connectors twisted wires (see Figure CR30).
30. Attach the new connector using the solder sleeve connectors (refer to Instructions For Using Solder Sleeve Connectors.
31. Cover the wires with a corrugated cover.
^ Cut the corrugated cover to the correct length.
NOTE:
Corrugated cover is included in the connector replacement kit.
32. Apply electrical tape to the corrugated cover and wires as shown.
^ As you wrap, keep the tape tight to the harness.
^ Over-lap the tape 50% as you wrap.
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33. Re-connect the SAB connector.
