SB-10043947-9547

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February 23, 2012

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN
2003 - 2004 INFINITI M45
FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR BAG HARNESS CONNECTOR
This bulletin has been amended. Q45 has been removed from this bulletin. See ITB12-007 for Q45.
Please discard previous versions of the bulletin.

CAMPAIGN ID#:

P9218

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2003 – 2004 M45 (Y34)
NOTE: Use Service Comm to confirm campaign eligibility.

INTRODUCTION
Some Model Year 2003-2004 M45 vehicles may develop increased electrical resistance in the connector for the
seat-mounted side air bag due to movement of the connector. If this occurs, the seat-mounted air bag may
deactivate and the red air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the dash to warn the driver. To remedy this
potential condition, Infiniti is conducting this Voluntary Service Campaign to provide additional stability for the
seat-mounted side air bag connector at no charge for parts or labor.

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Infiniti has assigned identification number P9218 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 dealer’s inventory.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: Perform this procedure on the driver seat only.
IMPORTANT: Follow all cautions, warnings, and notes in the Service Manual when working on or near a
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), such as an air bag.
1. Operate the power seat to the full forward position and tilt full forward.
2. Remove rear rail finishers.
3. Remove rear rail mounting bolts.
4. Operate the power seat to the full rearward position.
5. Write down all radio station presets.
Presets
AM
FM-1
FM-2
SAT

1

2

3

4

5

6

6. Turn the ignition OFF and disconnect both battery cables (negative cable first).
7. Wait at least 3 minutes after the battery cables are disconnected.
8. Remove front rail finishers.
9. Remove front rail mounting bolts.
10. Tip the seat backward as far as possible without
overstretching the seat wiring harness.
11. Disconnect the wire harness tie-clip from the floor
air duct.
12. Cut the tie-clip off of the wire harness.
13. Attach a new tie-clip to the harness in the same
location.

Floor air
duct

•

Use tie-clip P/N 24225 – 79960.

•

Make sure the new tie-clip is positioned
(pointing) in the same direction as the old tieclip.

•

Seat wire harness
tie-clip
Figure 13

Leave the tie-clip disconnected from the air
duct for now.

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Existing hole
About 12 mm
(½ inch)

14. Drill a new hole in the air duct as shown.
•

Locate the new hole as shown in Figure 14.

•

Use a 13/64” drill bit.

Front

13/64” new hole

About 23 mm
(7/8 inch)

Figure 14

Front finisher
Side finisher

15. Remove the seat front finisher.
a. Remove two screws.
b. Slide front finisher down to unhook it from
the side finisher.
Screws
Figure 15

Front finisher
16. On the back-side of the front finisher:

Side air bag harness
connector

a. Locate the side air bag harness connector.
b. Disconnect the mounting clips.
c. Disconnect the side air bag harness
connector.

Mounting clips

Figure 16

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17. Under the seat, towards the front; install 2 new tie-clips at the positions shown in Figure 17.
•

Use 2 new tie-clips, P/N 24225 – 79960.

•

Position new tie-clips about 10 mm (3/8 inch) from the old tie-clips.

•

Make sure the new tie-clips are positioned (pointing) in the same direction as the old tie-clips.

18. Pull the tie-clips tight and cut off the excess strap.
19. Disconnect and cut off the old tie-clips.
20. Mount / connect the new tie-clips in the same locations as the old tie-clips.
NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the new tie-clips in the photo have been painted white to be more visible.
About 10 mm
(3/8 inch)

About 10 mm
(3/8 inch)
Old tie clip
(cut it off)

New tie clip

Old tie clip
(cut it off)

New tie clip

Figure 17

3 times
21. Disconnect and reconnect the side air bag harness
connector 3 times.
NOTE: This step is used to clean the connector
contacts and ensure good continuity through the
connector.
.

Figure 18
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22. Mix a small amount (about ½ ounce) of
“5 MINUTE® EPOXY” in a suitable mixing tray.
NOTE: See the Parts Information for product
detail and MSDS information.
CAUTION:
• Use chemical resistant gloves when handling
this product.
•

Wear safety glasses with side shields.

Figure 19

23. Place covers on the floor and seat to protect against epoxy spills.

24. Apply epoxy to the back side (wire gates) of the side air bag harness connector (see Figure 20).
•

Apply epoxy to all 4 wire gates.

•

Work epoxy into the wire gates.

•

Apply epoxy about 5 mm wide around the wire and about 4 mm from the connector
(see Figure 20).

About 5 mm
(3/16 inch)
Work epoxy
into wire gates

About 4 mm
(2/16 to 3/16 inch)
Figure 20

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25. Install tie-wrap (P/N 24216 – W1000) around the connector as shown in Figure 21.
a. Route the tie-wrap between the wires.
b. Pull the tie-wrap tight.
c. Cut off the excess tie-wrap.
Cut off excess

Route between
wires

Route
between wires
Figure 21

26. Leave the connector undisturbed for 5 minutes while the epoxy cures.
27. Mount the side air bag harness connector back to its original position. Leave the black tie-clip disconnected
for now.
Seat front trim panel

Black tie clip – leave
disconnected

Side air bag harness
connector

Figure 22

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28. Install a new tie-clip at the position shown in Figure 23.
•

Use Tie-clip P/N 24225 - 96E00

•

Position new tie-clip about 10 mm (3/8 inch) from the old tie-clip.

•

Make sure the new tie-clip is positioned (pointing) in the same direction as the old tie-clips.

29. Pull the tie-clip tight and cut off the excess strap.
30 Mount / connect the new tie-clip in the same location as the old tie-clip.
31. Cut off the old tie-clip.
NOTE: For illustrative purposes, the new tie-clip in the photo has been painted white to be more visible.

Old tie-clip
New tie-clip
About 10 mm
(3/8 inch)
Figure 23

32. Reinstall the front seat finisher in reverse of removal.

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New tie-clip in
new hole of
floor duct.

33. Connect the new tie-clip to the new hole in
the floor duct as shown.

Front

Figure 24

34. Reconnect the battery cables (positive cable first).

35. Reinstall the seat rail mounting bolts and covers in reverse order.

36. Reprogram the radio presets and reset the clock.

37. Make sure the seat wire harness is not in the way of the seat movement:
a. Look under the seat.
b. Operate the seat forward, backward, up and down.
c. Make sure the harness is not pulled tight, pinched, caught, or otherwise in the way of the seat
movements.

38. Connect CONSULT-III plus to the vehicle and check air bag codes.
•

Erase stored left side module “open circuit” code (SIDE MODULE LH [OPEN]: B1134), Current or Past.

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
Band Hose
(Tie-wrap for side air bag connector)
Wiring Harness Clip
(Tie-clip for harness at floor vent
and under the seat)
Wiring Harness Clip
(Tie-clip for harness near side air bag connector)
VersaChem 5 MINUTE® EPOXY GEL
(or equivalent)

PART #

QTY

24216 – W1000

1

24225 – 79960

3

24225 - 96E00

1

46509
(Local Source)

Shop Supply

NOTE:
•

Use VersaChem 5 MINUTE® EPOXY GEL (item number 46509) or equivalent.

•

VersaChem 5 MINUTE EPOXY® GEL is available from NAPA stores (NAPA item number is 765-2417)

•

Refer to the VersaChem web site for MSDS information (www.versachem.com).

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Campaign (CM) line claim using the following claims coding:
CAMPAIGN ID #
P9218

DESCRIPTION
Service Side Air Bag Connector
for Both Front Seats

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OP CODE

FRT

P92181

0.7 hrs.

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OWNER’S LETTER
Dear Infiniti M45 Owner:
Infiniti is committed to providing the highest levels of product safety, quality and customer satisfaction. With
that in mind, we want to bring to your attention important information about the seat-mounted side air bag in
your M45.
REASON FOR CAMPAIGN
Your M45 is equipped with seat-mounted side air bags. On some Model Year 2003-2004 M45 vehicles, the
driver’s side seat-mounted side air bag 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. If the lamp is ignored, the driver’s side
seat-mounted side air bag may not inflate in a crash
WHAT INFINITI WILL DO
To assure your continued satisfaction and confidence in your M45, Infiniti will inspect the seat-mounted side air
bag in your vehicle and relocate and secure the connector. This service, free for parts and labor, should take 1
hour to complete, but your Infiniti retailer may require your vehicle for a longer period of time based upon their
work schedule. Please contact your Infiniti retailer to perform this important service.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
We strongly recommend that you have this service performed as soon as possible (even if the air bag warning
lamp in your vehicle is not illuminated).
Contact your Infiniti retailer at your earliest convenience in order to arrange an appointment to have your
vehicle repaired at no charge to you for parts and labor. Please bring this notice with you when you keep your
service appointment. Instructions have been sent to your Infiniti retailer.
If you have paid to have your side air bag wire harness replaced prior to this service campaign, you may be
eligible for reimbursement of the related expense. If you have additional questions you may contact the
National Consumer Affairs Department, Infiniti Division, Nissan North America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin,
TN 37068-5003. The toll free number is 1-800-662-6200.
Thank you for your cooperation. We are indeed sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.

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