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those that replaced/installed airbags, did you re-use the torx/star bolts?

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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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those that replaced/installed airbags, did you re-use the torx/star bolts?

the haynes book say theres something special and i can't reuse them...anybody know why not? and how much wasn't it to buy it from the dealer? thanks
Old Jun 16, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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I resused mine. In fact they weren't very tight to begin with. All they do is hold the airbag assembly in place.
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did you have trouble taking out the passenger side? the haynes book said its difficult. i will attempt this weekend as i am painting them to black now from gray. thank you for your help.
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 03:49 AM
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u need a torx tamperproof bit, its the star with a hole in the middle
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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well crap, i already bought a set of torx bits from autozone last night, w/o a hole. it seem to line up and fit pretty well, although it wasn't a snug fit. i didn't try to take them off yet though.
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Wont' work very well if at all. Go back to the store. I found some torq bits with the hole there. Just have to take a really good look.

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well crap, i already bought a set of torx bits from autozone last night, w/o a hole. it seem to line up and fit pretty well, although it wasn't a snug fit. i didn't try to take them off yet though.
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I bought my bits from autozone also. I worked fine. I heard the passenger side is PITA cuz there is bolts that are hard to get to. Luckily my old airbags those bolts werent connected and the airbag perform perfectly, so when putting in the new airbag I just connected the torx bolts and neglected the other bolts.
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how many torx bolts are in the passenger side. on the replacement i bought there are 6 holes. also did your bits from autozone have the hole in the middle? thanks
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how many torx bolts are in the passenger side. on the replacement i bought there are 6 holes. also did your bits from autozone have the hole in the middle? thanks
I think I remember 4 but im not sure. I kno thw driver's has 2. yeh the bits I bought had hole in the middle. Actually the guy who worked there knew they were for an airbag.
Old Jun 17, 2004 | 10:36 PM
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well i just put in both driver and passenger side. it was not difficult at all. but the airbag light is still on solid. i guess i must replace the little metal box too? the airbags i bought came with it but i wasn't sure if i need to replace it. are those things only good for one-time-use? thanks for all the help.
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Originally Posted by blk_g20
well i just put in both driver and passenger side. it was not difficult at all. but the airbag light is still on solid. i guess i must replace the little metal box too? the airbags i bought came with it but i wasn't sure if i need to replace it. are those things only good for one-time-use? thanks for all the help.
you probably need to reset the SRS computer, if the light comes back on after that then there is something wrong.


How to reset SRS(air bag) light –
Open the driver's door. Note the rubber covered button located low on the B pillar, a button which is pressed by the door when the door is closed. This is the Driver's Door Switch (DDS).

Turn the ignition from OFF to ON. Press the DDS at least 5 times within 7 seconds after turning the ignition switch ON. Turn the ignition OFF. Close the driver's door. Start the engine.

If the airbag warning lamp is still on (or still flashing), there is a fault in the Supplemental Restraint System which must be diagnosed and repaired. This is a job for your local friendly Nissan dealer.
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thank you, i'll try to reset the computer. but i still need to know if the control module (that little 4"x4" metal box) needs to be replaced as well. is that located under the center arm rest or in the area around the radio? i never got the term "center console" straighten out.
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It most likely needs to be replaced!...If your old airbags had deployed you have to change the module. If your light was blinking that meant you module was ok. I'm actually going to change my module right now in 5 mins. Its located directly underneath the storage box were you arm most probably rests on. you have take off 2 bolts from the side all the way at the bottom and back of the console. (they can be accessed from sitting in the back )

From what i've heard once the airbags are deployed the module goes bad and you have to change it.
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