instrument cluster INFINITI QX56 2009 Factory User Guide

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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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 TroubleshootingINFOID:0000000005877818
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 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 apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the ar ea with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
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 pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
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 wh ile 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
4. A loose license plate or bracket
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SE-40
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: 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 TroubleshootingINFOID:0000000003775461
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 apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the ar ea with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
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 pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
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 wh ile 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
4. A loose license plate or bracket
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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEMSEC-111
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > [WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM]
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003775949
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY RECEIVER
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to IP-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the wire harness (1), remove the bolt (A) and the RKE receiver (2).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INTELLIGENT KEY UNIT
Removal
1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to IP-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the wire harness (1), remove the bolt (A) and the Intelligent key unit (2).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NATS ANTENNA AMP
NOTE:
• If NATS antenna amp. is not installed correctly, NV IS (NATS) system will not operate properly and "SELF-
DIAG RESULTS" on CONSULT-III screen will s how "LOCK MODE" or "CHAIN OF IMMU-KEY".
• Initialization is not necessary when only the NATS antenna amp. is replaced with a new one.
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2. Remove cluster lid A. Refer to IP-15, "
Removal and Installation".
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CONTROL UNITVTL-7
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
CONTROL UNIT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003775261
A/C and AV SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
The front A/C switch is integrated into the A/C and AV swit ch assembly in cluster lid C in the instrument panel.
Refer to AV-168, "
Removal and Installation".
A/C AUTO AMP.
Removal
1. Remove the display unit. Refer to AV-170, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the four screws (A) and remove the A/C auto amp. (1) from the back of the display unit (2).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR AIR CONTROL (FRONT)
Removal
1. Remove the front roof console finisher from the headlining. Refer to INT-17, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the three screws (A) and remove the rear air control (front) (1).
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR AIR CONTROL (REAR)
Removal
1. Remove the rear roof console finisher from the headlining. Refer to INT-17, "Removal and Installation".
ALIIA0063ZZ
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VTL-32
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
DUCTS AND GRILLES
Grilles
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1. Front pillar finisher (RH shown LH similar) 2. Side demister grille (RH shown LH
similar) 3. Rear roof console
4. Rear roof console grilles 5. Instrument panel 6. Side ventilator grille (LH)
7. Instrument side finisher (LH) 8. Ventilator grille (LH) 9. Ventilator grille (RH)
10. Cluster lid C 11. Instrument side finisher (RH) 12. Side ventilator grille (RH)
⇐ Front
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