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BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the dash side finisher (LH). Refer to EI-37, "BODY
SIDE TRIM" in “EI Exterior/Interior.”
2. Disconnect BCM connector.
3. Remove bracket mounting screws (3) to remove BCM and fuse
block with bracket.
4. Raise the pawl of fuse block and remove bracket from fuse block
to remove BCM.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
When replacing BCM perform initialization of NATS system and registration of all NATS ignition key IDs.
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BODY, LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 5
Precautions for Work ................................................ 5
Wiring Diagnosis and Trouble Diagnosis ................. 6
PREPARATION ........................................................... 7
Special Service Tools ............................................... 7
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 7
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ...... 8
Work Flow ................................................................ 8
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 8
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 9
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 9
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 9
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 9
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ..................................... 10
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ......... 10
INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................ 10
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................... 10
DOORS ............................................................... 10
TRUNK ................................................................. 11
SUNROOF/HEADLINING .................................... 11
SEATS .................................................................. 11
UNDERHOOD ...................................................... 11
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................ 12
HOOD ....................................................................... 14
Fitting Adjustment .................................................. 14
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 14
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............... 14
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................... 14
Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly .......... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control ..... 16REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Hood Lock Control Inspection ................................ 17
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT .................................. 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
FRONT FENDER ...................................................... 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM .............................. 22
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 22
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 23
System Description ................................................. 23
OUTLINE ............................................................. 24
CAN Communication System Description .............. 25
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 25
Schematic (With Intelligent Key) ............................. 26
Wiring Diagram -D/LOCK- (With Intelligent Key) .... 27
FIG. 1 ................................................................... 27
FIG. 2 ................................................................... 28
FIG. 3 ................................................................... 29
FIG. 4 ................................................................... 30
FIG. 5 ................................................................... 31
Schematic (Without Intelligent Key) ........................ 32
Wiring Diagram -D/LOCK- (Without Intelligent Key) ... 33
FIG. 6 ................................................................... 33
FIG. 7 ................................................................... 34
FIG. 8 ................................................................... 35
FIG. 9 ................................................................... 36
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............... 37
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit (With Intelligent Key System) .......................... 37
Work Flow ............................................................... 37
Preliminary Check .................................................. 38
FUSE AND FUSIBLE LINK CHECK .................... 38
CONSULT-II Function ............................................. 39
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE .......... 39
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS .................... 40
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Check Door Switch ................................................. 42
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ............................................................. 42
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH .......................... 44
Check Key Switch ................................................... 46
Check Door Lock and Unlock Switch ..................... 48
Check Door Lock Actuator (Driver side) ................. 50
Check Door Lock Actuator (Passenger Side and
Rear LH/RH) ........................................................... 51
Check Fuel Lid Opener Actuator ............................ 52
Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Lock) ....... 53
Check Front Door Key Cylinder Switch (Unlock) .... 54
Check Select Unlock Relay Circuit ......................... 55
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM ..................... 56
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 56
System Description ................................................. 57
INPUTS ............................................................... 57
OPERATED PROCEDURE ................................. 58
CAN Communication System Description .............. 59
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 59
Schematic ............................................................... 60
Wiring Diagram — KEYLES— ................................ 61
FIG. 1 ................................................................... 61
FIG. 2 ................................................................... 62
FIG. 3 ................................................................... 63
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ................ 64
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ........ 65
CONSULT-II Function ............................................. 65
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE .......... 65
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEMS .................... 66
Work Flow ............................................................... 68
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom .................... 69
Check Key Fob Battery and Function ..................... 71
Check ACC Switch ................................................. 72
Check Door Switch ................................................. 73
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ............................................................. 73
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH .......................... 75
Check Key Switch ................................................... 77
Check IPDM E/R Operation .................................... 78
Check Hazard Function .......................................... 79
Check Horn Function .............................................. 79
Check Headlamp Function ..................................... 79
Check Map Lamp and Ignition Keyhole Illumination
Function .................................................................. 79
ID Code Entry Procedure ....................................... 80
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITH CONSULT-II ........... 80
KEY FOB ID SET UP WITHOUT CONSULT-II .... 82
Key Fob Battery Replacement ................................ 83
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM ................................... 84
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 84
System Description ................................................. 86
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION ................................... 86
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTIONS ........ 87
ENGINE STARTUP FUNCTION .......................... 88
WARNING AND ALARM FUNCTION .................. 89
CHANGE SETTINGS FUNCTION ....................... 92
INTELLIGENT KEY REGISTRATION .................. 92STEERING LOCK UNIT REGISTRATION ........... 92
CAN Communication System Description .............. 93
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 93
Schematic ............................................................... 94
Wiring Diagram — I/KEY— ..................................... 96
Terminals and Reference Value for INTELLIGENT
KEY UNIT .............................................................109
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
unit ........................................................................ 111
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM .............. 111
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ......112
Diagnosis Procedure .............................................113
WORK FLOW ....................................................113
CONSULT-II Functions .........................................114
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure .......................114
BASIC OPERATION ..........................................114
CONSULT-II Application Items ..............................115
WORK SUPPORT .............................................115
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .........................115
DATA MONITOR ................................................115
ACTIVE TEST ....................................................116
List of Operation Related Parts .............................117
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart .......................118
ALL FUNCTIONS OF THE INTELLIGENT KEY
ARE NOT OPERATING .....................................118
REMOTE CONTROL ENTRY FUNCTION MAL-
FUNCTION ........................................................118
DOOR LOCK FUNCTION MALFUNCTION .......119
ENGINE START FUNCTION MALFUNCTION ..120
WARNING CHIME FUNCTION MALFUNCTION .120
Check CAN Communication System Inspection ...123
Check Intelligent Key Unit Power Supply and
Ground Circuit .......................................................124
Check Key Switch (Intelligent Key Unit Input) .......124
Check Key Switch (BCM Input) .............................126
Check Ignition Knob Switch ..................................127
Check Door Switch ...............................................128
CHECK DOOR SWITCH (EXCEPT BACK DOOR
SWITCH) ............................................................128
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH .........................129
Check Unlock Sensor ...........................................131
Check Door Request Switch .................................132
Check Intelligent Key Warning Buzzer ..................134
Check Outside Key Antenna .................................135
Check Inside Key Antenna ....................................138
Check Steering Lock Unit ......................................139
Check Stop Lamp Switch ......................................141
Check Detention Switch ........................................142
Check Select Unlock Relay ...................................144
Check Hazard Function ........................................145
Check Horn Function ............................................145
Check Headlamp Function ....................................145
Check IPDM E/R Operation ..................................145
Removal and Installation of Intelligent Key Unit ....146
REMOVAL ..........................................................146
INSTALLATION ..................................................146
Intelligent Key Inspection ......................................147
INTELLIGENT KEY DISASSEMBLY AND
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REMOTE CONTROLLER BATTERY INSPEC-
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DOOR ..................................................................... 148
Fitting Adjustment ................................................ 148
FRONT DOOR .................................................. 148
REAR DOOR .................................................... 148
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ................................. 149
Removal and Installation of Front Door ................ 149
REMOVAL ......................................................... 149
INSTALLATION ................................................. 150
Removal and Installation of Rear Door ................ 150
REMOVAL ......................................................... 150
INSTALLATION ................................................. 151
Removal and Installation of Door Weathers trip ... 151
REMOVAL ......................................................... 151
INSTALLATION ................................................. 151
FRONT DOOR LOCK ............................................. 152
Removal and Installation ...................................... 152
REMOVAL ......................................................... 152
INSTALLATION ................................................. 154
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 155
DOOR KEY CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ................ 155
REAR DOOR LOCK ............................................... 156
Removal and Installation ...................................... 156
REMOVAL ......................................................... 156
INSTALLATION ................................................. 158
BACK DOOR .......................................................... 159
Fitting Adjustment ................................................ 159
VERTICAL/LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUST-
MENT ................................................................ 159
Back Door Assembly ............................................ 159
REMOVAL ......................................................... 159
INSTALLATION ................................................. 160
INSPECTION .................................................... 160
Removal and Installation of Back Door Striker ..... 160
REMOVAL ......................................................... 160
INSTALLATION ................................................. 160
Removal and Installation of Back Door Stay ........ 161
REMOVAL ......................................................... 161
INSTALLATION ................................................. 161
Removal and Installation of Dave Tail Male &
Female ................................................................. 161
REMOVAL ......................................................... 161
Removal and Installation of Back Door Weatherstrip . 162
REMOVAL ......................................................... 162
INSTALLATION ................................................. 162
BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY .......................... 163
Removal and Installation of Back Door Lock & Clo-
sure Assembly ...................................................... 163
REMOVAL ......................................................... 163
INSTALLATION ................................................. 163
INSPECTION .................................................... 163
Removal and Installation of Back Door Opener
Switch ................................................................... 163
REMOVAL ......................................................... 163
INSTALLATION ................................................. 164
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 164
BACK DOOR LOCK & CLOSURE ASSEMBLY . 164BACK DOOR AUTO CLOSURE SYSTEM .............165
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .165
System Description ...............................................165
CLOSE OPERATION ........................................165
NON-OPERATION CONDITION .......................165
OPEN OPERATION ..........................................166
Wiring Diagram — B/CLOS — .............................167
Terminals and Reference Value for Back Door Clo-
sure Control Unit ...................................................169
Work Flow .............................................................170
Preliminary Check ................................................170
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom ..................170
Back Door Closure Control Unit Power Supply and
Ground Circuit Check ...........................................171
Half-Latch Switch Check ......................................171
Close Switch Check ..............................................173
Open Switch Check ..............................................174
Back Door Opener Switch Check (With Intelligent
Key) ......................................................................175
Back Door Opener Switch Check (Without Intelli-
gent Key) ..............................................................177
Unlock Sensor Check (Without Intelligent Key) ....179
Closure Motor Check ............................................180
Removal and Installation of Back Door Closer Con-
trol Unit .................................................................180
VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM .181
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .181
System Description ...............................................182
DESCRIPTION ..................................................182
POWER SUPPLY ..............................................183
INITIAL CONDITION TO ACTIVATE THE SYS-
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VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM ALARM OPER-
ATION ................................................................184
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM DEACTIVATION .184
PANIC ALARM OPERATION ............................184
CAN Communication System Description ............185
CAN Communication Unit .....................................185
Schematic .............................................................186
Wiring Diagram -VEHSEC- ...................................187
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM .............192
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R .....192
CONSULT-II Inspection Procedure .......................193
CONSULT-II APPLICATION ITEM ....................194
Trouble Diagnosis .................................................195
WORK FLOW ....................................................195
Preliminary Check ................................................196
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart .......................197
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ........................................198
1 – 1 DOOR SWITCH CHECK ..........................198
1 – 2 HOOD SWITCH CHECK ..........................200
1 – 3 BACK DOOR SWITCH CHECK ...............202
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ........................................204
SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP CHECK ...........204
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ........................................205
FRONT DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
CHECK ..............................................................205
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ........................................205
VEHICLE SECURITY HORN ALARM CHECK . 205
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VEHICLE SECURITY HEADLAMP ALARM
CHECK ..............................................................205
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ........................................205
DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH CHECK .205
IVIS (INFINITI VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-
NATS) ......................................................................206
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .206
System Description ...............................................206
DESCRIPTION ..................................................206
SECURITY INDICATOR ....................................207
System Composition .............................................208
ECM Re-communicating Function ........................208
Wiring Diagram – NATS – .....................................209
MODELS WITH INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM . 209
MODELS WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYS-
TEM ...................................................................211
Terminals and Reference Value for Steering Lock
Unit/with Intelligent Key System ...........................212
Terminals and Reference Value for Intelligent Key
Unit/with Intelligent Key System ...........................212
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ..............213
CONSULT-II ..........................................................214
CONSULT-II INSPECTION PROCEDURE ........214
CONSULT-II DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE FUNC-
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HOW TO READ SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .215
NATS SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULT ITEM
CHART ..............................................................216
Diagnosis Procedure ............................................217
WORK FLOW ....................................................217
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart .......................218
Security Indicator Inspection ................................218
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ........................................219
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ........................................220
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ........................................221
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ........................................222
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ........................................223
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ........................................224
Diagnostic Procedure 7 ........................................226
Removal and Installation NATS Antenna Amp. ....227
REMOVAL .........................................................227
INSTALLATION ..................................................227
INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER ...........228Wiring Diagram —TRNSCV— ..............................228
Trouble Diagnoses ................................................229
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................229
BODY REPAIR ........................................................231
Body Exterior Paint Color ......................................231
Body Component Parts .........................................232
UNDERBODY COMPONENT PARTS ...............232
BODY COMPONENT PARTS ............................234
Corrosion Protection .............................................236
DESCRIPTION ..................................................236
ANTI-CORROSIVE WAX ...................................237
UNDERCOATING ..............................................238
STONE GUARD COAT ......................................239
Body Sealing .........................................................240
DESCRIPTION ..................................................240
Body Construction .................................................243
BODY CONSTRUCTION ...................................243
Body Alignment .....................................................244
BODY CENTER MARKS ...................................244
PANEL PARTS MATCHING MARKS .................245
DESCRIPTION ..................................................246
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................247
UNDERBODY ....................................................249
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT ........................251
REAR BODY ......................................................253
Handling Precautions For Plastics ........................255
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS ..255
LOCATION OF PLASTIC PARTS ......................256
Precautions In Repairing High Strength Steel .......258
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS) USED IN NIS-
SAN VEHICLES .................................................258
Replacement Operations ......................................261
DESCRIPTION ..................................................261
HOODLEDGE ....................................................264
FRONT SIDE MEMBER ....................................266
FRONT SIDE MEMBER (PARTIAL REPLACE-
MENT) ................................................................268
FRONT PILLAR .................................................270
CENTER PILLAR ...............................................272
OUTER SILL ......................................................274
REAR FENDER .................................................276
REAR PANEL ....................................................278
REAR END CROSSMEMBER ...........................280
REAR FLOOR REAR .........................................282
REAR SIDE MEMBER EXTENSION .................285
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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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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. 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.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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 per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
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
harness connectors.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectAIS005WT
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-II 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-II.
Precautions for WorkAIS004LA
After removing and installing the opening/closing parts, be sure to carry out fitting adjustments to check
their operation.
Check the lubrication level, damage, and wear of each part. If necessary, grease or replace it.
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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
customer's comments; refer to BL-12, "
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, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving 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 sur-
faces=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
dependent 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 bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you 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.
SBT842
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DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle "twist".
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
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:
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.
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 only be eliminated
temporarily.
feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.
placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to BL-10, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE
If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
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 ure-
thane tape. A Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized Nissan Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
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)
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INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 × 50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
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.
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.
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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. 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 silicon 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 area 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 procedures 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 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.
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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 dumpers 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
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.
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 room.
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.