Classification:

Reference:

RS18-003a

Date:

NTB19-025a

March 22, 2019

TAKATA INFLATOR
FIELD QUALITY PARTS COLLECTION INITIATIVE
2009-2010 370Z
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

P8309, P8310
CAMPAIGN ID #:
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2009-2010 370Z Coupe (Z34)
2010 370Z Roadster (Z34)
Check Service COMM or Dealer Business Systems (DBS) National
Service History to confirm eligibility.
 Use the ID # listed for each specific vehicle (VIN).
INTRODUCTION
Nissan is conducting this Takata Inflator Field Quality Parts Collection Initiative to replace
the passenger side air bag inflator on certain pre-selected 2009-2010 370Z vehicles in the
states of Florida, Georgia and New York. This service will be performed at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor.
Collected parts will be sent to TK Services for analysis. TK Services has issued return
packaging, shipping labels, documents, and directions that must be used and followed in
order to properly carry out this initiative. TK Services’ documentation is attached and is part
of this bulletin.
NOTE:
 This activity will expire when sufficient quantities have been collected.
 As part of this initiative, a complementary engine oil and filter change may be
performed.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
For this initiative, Nissan has assigned identification numbers P8309 and P8310. The correct
number must appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with
this initiative.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to repair vehicles falling within the range of this initiative that enter the service
department. This includes vehicles purchased from private parties, vehicles presented by
transient (tourists) owners, and vehicles in a dealer’s inventory.
Nissan 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 Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS
Air Bag Module Support (J-51315-KIT)

Air bag
module
support

Support bracket

FX brackets

Bolts and
nuts for
attachment

Figure A

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REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS continued
Quick Scan Tool (J-52352)


Each dealer has been shipped one Quick Scan Tool (J-52352).



Additional tools can be obtained from Tech•Mate at 1-800-662-2001.

Figure B
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Register the New Inflator
1. Obtain a new inflator from your parts department.


The new inflator is listed in the Parts Information section on page 3 of this bulletin.

2. Attach the quick scan tool (J-52352) to
your CONSULT PC USB port.

Figure 1

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3. On the left side of the ASIST main menu, select Tech Support Info, then Inventory
Vehicle Actions.

Tech Support Info
Inventory Vehicle Actions

Figure 2
4. Select CLICK HERE (Air Bag to VIN Registration).

Select CLICK HERE

Figure 3

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5. Use the quick scan tool to scan the bar
code (VIN) on the vehicle B-pillar label.
NOTE:


Some labels may not scan quickly.



Hold the scan tool approximately 6
inches away from the label.



Hold the trigger down until the label
is read (this may take several
seconds).

Figure 4



The VIN will automatically populate (see Figure 5).



If needed, the VIN can be entered manually.

Step 7; see the next page.
(Select submit after both
fields are populated).

Figure 5

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6. Use the quick scan tool to scan the bar
code (serial number) on the side of the
box of the new inflator (see Figures 6
and 7).


The serial number will automatically
populate (see Figure 5 on the
previous page).

Scan this
bar code

NOTE: DO NOT scan the part number
label.
Figure 6

NOTE: If needed, the serial number can
be entered manually.

Serial number
Figure 7

7. Select Submit on the ASIST screen (see Figure 5 on the previous page).

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Inflator replacement
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 air
bag.
CAUTION: Handle the interior trim carefully to avoid damage. Work with clean hands
and clean tools to avoid dirt and stains. Use protective covers as needed.

8. Write down the radio settings.
Presets

1

2

3

4

5

6

AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2
Bass

Treble

Balance

Fade

Speed Sen.
Vol.

9. Turn the ignition OFF.

10. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.


For the procedure to disconnect the battery refer to the ESM: ELECTRICAL &
POWER CONTROL > PG – POWER SUPPLY, GROUND & CIRCUIT ELEMENTS >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > BATTERY.

11. Wait at least 3 minutes.

12. Remove the passenger air bag module (module) from the vehicle.


For module removal refer to the ESM: SR – SRS AIRBAG

13. Set the module in a clean working area.

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14. Securely mount the air bag module support (support) in a vice (see Figure 8).

Air bag module
support (J-51315)

Figure 8
WARNING:



Work from behind and to the sides of the support.
Wear safety glasses while performing inflator replacement.

Support

15. Attach the FX brackets to the support as
shown.


Make sure the convex parts of the
brackets are in the UP position.



Use bolts and nuts supplied with the
support.



Leave the bolts/nuts slightly loose to
allow for positioning of the module.

Convex

FX brackets

Figure 9

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Arrow pointing up
16. Attach the module to the FX brackets in
the support as shown.


Use bolts and nuts supplied with the
support.



Make sure the arrow on the bag is
pointing up.

Module

Figure 10

17. Make sure the module is centered in the
support.

Nuts

NOTE: Centering the module in the
support will allow access to the inflator
securing nuts through the slots in the
support.

18. Tighten all of the mounting bolts and
nuts that hold the module and brackets
to the support.

Figure 11

WARNING: Work from behind and to the sides of the support.

19. Detach the yellow harness connector
from the air bag module.

Harness connector
Figure 12
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20. Disconnect the harness connectors from
both ends of the inflator and remove the
inflator harness as follows:

Harness connector

a. Gently lift the yellow lock tabs away
from the the harness connectors (left
side orange, right side black).
b. Unplug the harness connectors from
inflator.
c. Detach the harness from the two
harness supports, and then remove
the harness.


Figure 13

Use an appropriate tool.

NOTE: This harness will be reused.
Inflator

21. Remove the 4 nuts from the module that
hold the inflator in place (see Figure 15).


Use a ratchet and extension.

Figure 14



Remove all 4 nuts.
NOTE: These nuts will not be
reused.

Figure 15

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Inflator
stopper

22. Remove the inflator stopper.

Inflator
Figure 16

Inflator
23. Pull the inflator completely out of the
module from the right side.

Figure 17

24. Set the old inflator in a clean working area and make sure it does not roll and fall to the
floor.
NOTE:
 Follow the return instructions provided by TK Services on page 19.

25. Remove the new inflator from the box.

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26. Slide the new inflator into the module
from the right side.
IMPORTANT: Insert the inflator with the
yellow label on the left side.

Label

Figure 18

27. Make sure the inflator is positioned /
oriented correctly as shown.


The flat side of the inflator end (on
the left side) must align with the flat
side of the inflator housing.

Flat side of the