Technician Safety Information

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Manual.

WARNING:
^ To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
^ Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag Module, see the SRS section.
^ Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness connectors.

Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover

When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.

Service Notice or Precaution
^ Use recommended brake fluid when adding fluid to the clutch reservoir tank. Refer to MA-10.
^ Never reuse fluid drained from clutch system.
^ Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
^ Use new brake fluid to clean or wash all parts of master cylinder and operating cylinder.
^ Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. It will ruin the rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
^ If transaxle assembly is removed from the vehicle, always replace CSC (Concentric slave cylinder). Return CSC to original position to remove transaxle assembly. Dust on clutch disc sliding parts may damage CSC seal and may cause clutch fluid leakage.
^ Do not disassemble clutch master cylinder and CSC.

WARNING: After cleaning clutch disc, clean it with a dust collector. Do not use compressed air.