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CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related to that concern or symptom. If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise. LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE 1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool


(Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear and mechanics stethoscope).


2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by: (cid:127) removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.


Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.


(cid:127) tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.


Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only tem- porarily.


(cid:127) feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the


noise.


(cid:127) placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise. looking for loose components and contact marks. Refer to IP-6, "Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting".


REPAIR THE CAUSE (cid:127) If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely. (cid:127) If the cause is insufficient clearance between components: - separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible. - insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or urethane tape. A Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized Nissan Parts Depart- ment.


CAUTION: Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged. NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. The following materials are contained in the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be ordered separately as needed. URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick] Insulates connectors, harness, etc. 76268-9E005: 100 × 135 mm (3.94 × 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 × 85 mm (2.36 × 3.35 in)/76884- 71L02:15 × 25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in) INSULATOR (Foam blocks) Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel. 73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)/73982- 50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in) INSULATOR (Light foam block) 80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 × 50 mm (1.18 × 1.97in) FELT CLOTH TAPE Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.


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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > 68370-4B000: 15 × 25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll The following materials, not found in the kit, can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles. UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications. SILICONE GREASE Used in place of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit. Will only last a few months. SILICONE SPRAY Use when grease cannot be applied. DUCT TAPE Use to eliminate movement. CONFIRM THE REPAIR Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet. Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting


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Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information. INSTRUMENT PANEL Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between: 1. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing 2. 3. 4. 5. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter 6. A/C defroster duct and duct joint


Instrument panel to front pillar finishers Instrument panel to windshield Instrument panel mounting pins


These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by applying felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring harness. CAUTION: Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will not be able to recheck the repair.


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CENTER CONSOLE Components to pay attention to include: 1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher 2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C 3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console. DOORS Pay attention to the: 1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise 2. 3. Wiring harnesses tapping 4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise. TRUNK Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner. In addition look for: 1. Trunk lid bumpers out of adjustment 2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment 3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together


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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > 4. A loose license plate or bracket Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus- ing the noise. SUNROOF/HEADLINING Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following: 1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise 2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder 3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape. OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR) Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage. In addition, look for: 1. Loose harness or harness connectors. 2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose. 3. Loose screws at console attachment points. SEATS When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the noise. Cause of seat noise include: 1. Headrest rods and holder 2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame 3. The rear seatback lock and bracket These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con- ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component or applying urethane tape to the contact area. UNDERHOOD Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then transmitted into the passenger compartment. Causes of transmitted underhood noise include: 1. Any component mounted to the engine wall 2. Components that pass through the engine wall 3. Engine wall mounts and connectors 4. Loose radiator mounting pins 5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment 6. Hood striker out of adjustment These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or insulating the component causing the noise.


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Instrument side mask (LH)


1. Center speaker grille 4. 7. Cluster lid A 10. Steering column cover upper 13. Storage bin 16. Console screw cover (LH)


19. Console screw cover (RH) 22. M/T finisher 25. Cluster lid C 28.


Instrument side mask (RH)


Tweeter speaker grille (LH)


2. 5. Combination meter 8. Instrument lower cover (LH) 11. Steering column cover lower 14. Cup holder M/T 17. Console rear finisher (if equipped


with rear duct)


20. CVT finisher 23. Console side finisher (RH) 26. Center ventilator grilles 29. Tweeter speaker grille (RH)


Instrument panel Lower knee protector (LH) Fuse block cover


3. 6. 9. 12. Console side finisher (LH) 15. Cup holder CVT 18. Console rear finisher (without rear


duct)


21. Console 24. Cluster lid D 27. Glove box assembly


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CAUTION: (cid:127) Disconnect both battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. (cid:127) Never tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance. (cid:127) Be careful not to scratch instrument panel pad and other parts. REMOVAL 1. Remove the center console. Refer to. IP-14, "Removal and Installation" 2. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. 3. Remove the A-pillar finishers, then partially remove front door welts and set aside. Refer to INT-14,


"Removal and Installation".


4. Open the glove box door (1), remove the glove box assembly


screws (A).


5. Remove the glove box assembly lower screws (A), then remove


the glove box assembly.


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6. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-12, "Removal and Installation".


7. Remove cluster lid A. Refer to IP-16, "Removal and Installation".


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< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > 8. Remove the combination meter screws (A), then remove the


combination meter (1). (cid:127) Disconnect the harness connector.


9. Remove the spiral cable. Refer to SR-7, "Removal and Installation". 10. Remove the wiper and washer switch (WW-91, "Removal and Installation"), and the lighting and turn sig-


nal switch (EXL-226, "Removal and Installation").


11. Remove the center ventilator grilles (1). Refer to VTL-24, "CEN-


TER VENTILATOR GRILLES : Removal and Installation".


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12. Using a suitable tool, release the pawls and remove cluster lid D


(1).


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< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > 13. Remove the cluster lid C assembly upper and lower screws (A),


then remove the cluster lid C assembly (1). (cid:127) Disconnect the harness connectors.


14. Remove both tweeter speaker grilles and disconnect the harness connectors. 15. Remove the passenger air bag bolt (A).


16. Remove the remaining instrument panel screws (A).


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17. Disconnect the audio harness connector located near the RH A-pillar. 18. Lift the instrument panel high enough in order to disconnect all the necessary harness connectors, then


remove the instrument panel.


INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. (cid:127) If replacing the Instrument panel transfer all the necessary parts to the new instrument panel.


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REMOVAL CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch center console finishers and other parts. 1. Move shift lever into the drive (D) position (CVT) or neutral position (M/T), then remove shift lever handle. Refer to TM-252, "Removal and Installation" (CVT: RE0F09B), TM-424, "Removal and Installation" (CVT: RE0F10A), TM-22, "Removal and Installation" (6M/T: RS6F52A).


2. Remove the cluster lid D (1).


3. Release the clips using a suitable tool, then lift the CVT or M/T finisher upward to remove. Refer to TM-


252, "Removal and Installation".


4. Remove the storage bin (1).


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5. Remove both instrument side masks (1).


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< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > 6. Open the fuse block cover, remove the instrument lower cover


screw (A), then remove the instrument lower cover (1). Disconnect the asperator tube and the harness connectors.


7. Remove both the console side finishers. 8. Remove the console upper screws (A).


9. Remove the console side screws (A).


10. Position both RH and LH front seats forward. 11. Remove both the console rear screw covers, then remove the


rear screws (A), then remove the console assembly.


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REMOVAL 1. Remove instrument side mask LH.


2. Open the fuse block cover, remove the instrument lower cover


screw (A), then remove the instrument lower cover LH (1).


3. Remove the steering column cover screws (A), then remove both the steering wheel column upper (1) and lower (2) covers. NOTE: Shown with steering wheel removed for clarity. If necessary, rotate steering wheel to access steering column cover screws (A).


4. Release the clips and remove the cluster lid A (1), then discon-


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INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.


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1. M/T finisher 4. Console 7.


Console rear finisher (with rear duct)


2. CVT finisher 5. Console screw cover (LH) 8.


Console rear finisher (without rear duct)


Storage bin (if equipped)


3. 6. Console floor bracket 9. Console lid assembly bracket


10. Console lid assembly


11. Cup holder CVT


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12. Cup holder M/T


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DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove the console assembly. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation".


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< DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY > 2. Remove the cup holder screws and then remove the cup holder assembly. 3. Remove the console lid screws and remove the console lid. 4. Remove the console rear finisher. 5. Remove the console lid assembly bracket. 6. Remove the power socket from the console. Refer to PWO-5, "Removal and Installation". ASSEMBLY Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.


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