Instrument Panel: Section
Instrument Panel: Section
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SECTION IP B
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CONTENTS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 2 FOR USA AND CANADA : Precaution Necessary F
for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Discon-
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG- nect ........................................................................... 9
NOSES ................................................................ 2 FOR USA AND CANADA : Precaution ....................10 G
Work Flow ................................................................. 2
Inspection Procedure ................................................ 4 PREPARATION ........................................... 11
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................... 6
PREPARATION ................................................. 11 H
PRECAUTION ............................................... 8 Special Service Tools ............................................11
Commercial Service Tools .....................................11
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 8 I
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ................................. 12
FOR MEXICO .............................................................. 8
FOR MEXICO : Precaution for Supplemental Re- INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ................. 12
straint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT Exploded View .........................................................12 IP
PRE-TENSIONER" ................................................... 8 Removal and Installation .........................................13
FOR MEXICO : Precaution Necessary for Steer-
ing Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect ............ 8 CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY .................... 20
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FOR MEXICO : Precaution ....................................... 8 Exploded View .........................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
FOR USA AND CANADA ............................................ 9 Disassembly and Assembly .....................................22
FOR USA AND CANADA : Precaution for Supple- L
mental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and
"SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" .............................. 9
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SBT842
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any of
customer's comments; refer to IP-6, "Diagnostic Worksheet". This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
• The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to obtain
all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
• If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, perform a diagnosis and repair the noise that the customer is
concerned about. This can be accomplished by performing a cruise test on the vehicle with the customer.
• After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.
• Squeak – (Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard surfaces
= higher pitch noise/softer surfaces = lower pitch noises/edge to surface = chirping
• Creak – (Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch depen-
dent on materials/often brought on by activity.
• Rattle – (Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
• Knock – (Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
• Tick – (Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
• Thump – (Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
• Buzz – (Like a bumblebee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
• Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending up on the person. A noise that a technician
may judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
• Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
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 silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate
wiring harness.
CAUTION:
Never use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If the area is saturated with silicone, the
recheck of repair becomes impossible.
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 following:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
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. The areas can usually be insulated 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 customer.
In addition look for the following:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
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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 D
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.
SEATS E
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seats in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise occurs. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the noise.
Cause of seat noise include: F
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket G
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. H
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. I
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall IP
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
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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 L
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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PIIB8740E
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PIIB8742E
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIRBAG” and
“SEAT BELT” of this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIRBAG”.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along G
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. H
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIRBAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING: I
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer. IP
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIRBAG”.
• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser- K
vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.
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NOTE: M
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the N
″LOCK″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock O
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible. P
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
Tool number C
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
D
(J-39570)
Locates the noise E
Chassis ear
SIIA0993E F
G
(J-43980)
Repairs the cause of noise
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit
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SIIA0994E
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Engine ear Locates the noise
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SIIA0995E
JMKIA3050ZZ
Power tool P
PIIB1407E
JMJIA1167ZZ
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WORK STEP
When removing instrument panel assembly, combination meter, audio unit, center console take steps in the
order shown by the number below. C
CAUTION: O
When removing, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.
REMOVAL
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1. Put selector lever in [N] or [D] position.
: Pawl
: Metal clip
JMJIA1147ZZ
: Clip
: Pawl
JMJIA1148ZZ
JMJIA1149ZZ
JMJIA1150ZZ
: Clip
: Pawl
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging parts, it is important to take care for removal of this part.
JMJIA1151ZZ D
7. Remove center console rear fixing screws (A), move forward front seats if necessary.
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JMJIA0502ZZ
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8. Lift up the center console, and then disconnect harness connectors.
9. Remove center console assembly.
CAUTION: I
Always move center console with caution to avoid damaging seats, or other part.
10. Remove center speaker grille. (with BOSE audio)
• Remove center speaker grille (1) fixing pawls with remover
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tool.
• Pull up center speaker grille from cluster lid C.
: Pawl
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JMJIA1172ZZ
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12. Remove cluster lid C.
• Remove cluster lid C (1) fixing pawls and metal clips with
remover tool (A).
• Pull back cluster lid C from lower to upper part. N
• Release harness connector.
: Pawl O
: Metal clip
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JMJIA1152ZZ
JMJIA1153ZZ
: Pawl
JMJIA1154ZZ
15. Remove front body side welt LH. Refer to INT-17, "Exploded View".
16. Remove front pillar garnish LH. Refer to INT-17, "Removal and Installation".
17. Remove tweeter grille LH.
• Disengage tweeter grille (1) fixing pawls with remover tool (A).
• Pull up tweeter grille LH.
: Pawl
JMJIA1155ZZ
: Pawl
: Metal clip JMJIA1156ZZ
JMJIA1157ZZ
D
20. Remove steering wheel. Refer to ST-10, "Removal and Installation".
21. Remove steering column covers.
• Release steering column handle. E
• Remove steering lock escutcheon (1).
• Remove steering column lower cover (2) fixing screws (A).
• Pull up steering column upper cover (3), and then remove
steering column upper cover. F
• Pull down steering column lower cover, and then remove
steering column lower cover.
• Release steering column finisher (4) fixing pawls, and then G
remove steering column finisher.
: Pawl
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IP
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JMJIA1158ZZ
JMJIA1160ZZ O
: Pawl
JMJIA1159ZZ
: Pawl
JMJIA1161ZZ
27. Remove body side welt RH. Refer to INT-17, "Exploded View".
28. Remove front pillar garnish RH. Refer to INT-17, "Removal and Installation".
29. Remove tweeter grille RH.
• Disengage tweeter grille (1) fixing pawls with remover tool (A).
• Pull up tweeter grille RH.
: Pawl
JMJIA1162ZZ
JMJIA1163ZZ
31. Disconnect passenger air bag module connector. Refer to SR-10, "Removal and Installation".
32. Remove passenger air bag module fixing bolt. Refer to SR-10, "Exploded View".
33. Remove instrument panel assembly mounting screws (A) and bolts (B).
JMJIA1164ZZ F
34. Release floor harness clamps (A) from instrument panel (1).
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JMJIA1165ZZ
35. Release glove box lamp harness clamp (A) from instrument IP
panel (1).
JMJIA1166ZZ
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CENTER CONSOLE
JMJIA1168ZZ
CAUTION:
When removing, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.
REMOVAL
1. Put selector lever in [N] or [D] position.
JMJIA1147ZZ
D
3. Remove cluster lid D.
• Using remover tool (A), release cluster lid D (1) fixing pawls
and clips, from lower to upper, from Instrument panel.
• Release harness connectors. E
: Clip
F
: Pawl
G
JMJIA1148ZZ
IP
JMJIA1149ZZ
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5. Remove instrument lower covers (LH/RH).
JMJIA1150ZZ
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Instrument lower cover LH Instrument lower cover RH
• Pull from the rear of instrument lower cover (1) to release rear pawls, use remover tool to release upper
clips. P
• Pull backward to release instrument lower cover from instrument panel.
: Clip
: Pawl
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging parts, it is important to take care for removal of this part.
JMJIA1151ZZ
7. Remove center console rear fixing screws (A), move forward front seats if necessary.
JMJIA0502ZZ
CAUTION:
When disassembling, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.
Disassembly
1. Remove console rear finisher assembly.
• Console rear finisher assembly (1) fixing clips and pawls using
a remover tool.
• Pull back console rear finisher assembly.
: Clip
: Pawl
JMJIA1169ZZ
JMJIA1173ZZ
D
3. Remove console pocket.
• Open the console lid assembly.
• Pull up console pocket (1).
E
: Pawl
G
JMJIA1174ZZ
: Pawl
IP
JMJIA1170ZZ
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5. Remove console upper finisher.
• Remove console upper finisher (1) fixing screws (A).
• Remove console upper finisher fixing clips with remover tool. L
• Pull up console upper finisher.
: Clip
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N
JMJIA1171ZZ
6. Remove inside key antenna. Refer to DLK-264, "CONSOLE : Removal and Installation".
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7. Remove power socket. Refer to PWO-5, "CONSOLE POWER SOCKET : Removal and Installation".
8. Remove console harness assembly.
Assembly P
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.