Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: When SRS is not activated in a collision

If the driver air bag has not been activated:

1. Remove driver air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.

2. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.

3. If damaged - REPLACE. Install driver air bag modules with new fasteners.

If the driver knee air bag has not been activated:

1. Remove driver knee air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.

2. Install driver knee air bag module into the instrument panel to check fit with the instrument panel.

3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.

4. If damaged - REPLACE. Install driver knee air bag modules with new fasteners.

If the front passenger air bag has not been activated:

1. Remove front passenger air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.

2. Install front passenger air bag module into the instrument panel to check fit with the instrument panel.

3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.

4. If damaged - REPLACE. Install front passenger air bag modules with new fasteners.

If the front passenger knee air bag has not been activated:

1. Remove front passenger knee air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.

2. Install front passenger knee air bag module into the instrument panel to check fit with the instrument panel.

3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.

4. If damaged - REPLACE. Install front passenger knee air bag modules with new fasteners.

If the front air bags or seat belt pre-tensioners have not been activated:

1. Remove the crash zone sensor. Check harness connectors for damage, terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.

2. Check for visible signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation) of the crash zone sensor and bracket.

3. Install the crash zone sensor to check fit.

4. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.

5. If damaged - REPLACE the crash zone sensor and bracket with new fasteners.

Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies

If the pre-tensioners have not been activated:

1. Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.

2. Check retractor for smooth operation.

3. Check seat belt adjuster for damage.

4. Check for deformities of the center pillar inner.

If none of the SRS components have been activated:

1. Check case for dents, cracks or deformities.

2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.

3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new fasteners.

4. If damaged - REPLACE. Install diagnosis sensor unit with new fasteners.

1. Visually check steering wheel for deformities.

2. Check steering wheel for excessive free play.

3. If no damage is found, reinstall.

4. If damaged - REPLACE.

If the driver front air bag has not deployed:

1. Visually check spiral cable and combination switch for damage.

2. Check connectors and protective tape for damage.

3. Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.

4. If no damage is found, reinstall.

5. If damaged - REPLACE.

1. Remove passenger seat assembly.

2. Check control unit case for dents, cracks of deformities.

3. Check connectors for damage and terminals for deformities.

4. Check seat frame and cushion pan for dents or deformities.

5. If no damage is found, reinstall seat with new fasteners.

6. If damaged - REPLACE seat cushion assembly with new fasteners.

1. Check connectors for poor connection, damage, and terminals for deformities.

2. Check harness for binding, chafing, cuts, or deformities.

3. If no damage is found, reinstall the harness and connectors.

If the passenger front air bag has not deployed:

1. Visually check instrument panel for damage.

2. If no damage is found, reinstall the instrument panel assembly.

3. If damaged - REPLACE the instrument panel assembly.