instrument cluster INFINITI QX4 2005 Factory Service Manual

AV-46
AUDIO
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Removal and Installation of Front TweeterEKS00BIU
1. Remove front tweeter grille. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove front tweeter fasteners (A) (CS101).
3. Disconnect connector and remove front tweeter.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Door TweeterEKS00BIV
1. Remove door finisher. Refer to EI-32, "DOOR FINISHER" .
2. Remove screws and remove tweeter.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Center SpeakerEKS00BIW
1. Remove cluster lid D. Refer to IP-12, "Cluster Lid D" .
2. Remove the screws and remove the center speaker.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of SubwooferEKS00BIX
1. Remove front seat LH. Refer to SE-97, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove the subwoofer bolts.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the subwoofer.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of BOSE Speaker Amp.EKS00BIY
1. Remove BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "Removal and Installation of BCM" .
WKIA4976E
WKIA1494E
WKIA1799E
Subwoofer mounting
bolts: 3.5 N·m (0.36 kg-m, 31 in-lb)
WKIA1496E

BL-8
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
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 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 TroubleshootingEIS008P8
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 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.

DI-70
CLOCK
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Removal and Installation of ClockEKS00BDE
REMOVAL
1. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove screws (3) and remove clock from cluster lid C.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
LKIA0477E

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
EI-7
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
MA
B
EI
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
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 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 TroubleshootingEIS0062W
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 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.

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
GW-7
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
MA
B
GW
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
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 mate-
rials 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 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 TroubleshootingEIS004TO
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 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.

IP-6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Revision: October 20052005 QX56
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 x 50 mm (1.97 x 1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50 x 50
mm (1.97 x 1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 x 50 mm (1.18 x 1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 x 25 mm (0.59 x 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.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingEIS0062R
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 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

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
IP-11
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D
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F
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IP
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1. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-13, "Instrument Lower Cover LH" .
2. Remove glove box assembly.
3. Remove center console lower covers.
4. Remove shift knob and A/T finisher. Refer to IP-13, "
A/T Finisher" .

Disconnect harness from bottom of A/T finisher.
5. Remove control device. Refer to AT-227, "
Control Device Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove center console and disconnect harness.
7. Remove cluster lid C and disconnect harnesses.
8. Remove cluster lid D and disconnect harness.
9. Remove display assembly and the audio unit. Refer to AV-45, "
Removal and Installation for Audio Unit"
and AV- 1 5 8 , "Removal and Installation of Display Unit" .
10. Remove power point assemblies.
11. Remove front passenger air bag status light.
12. Remove hazard switch.
13. Remove clock.
14. Remove combination meter cover.
15. Remove cluster lid A and disconnect harness.
16. Remove combination meter and disconnect harness.
17. Remove lower knee protector LH.
18. Remove the upper and lower steering column covers.

Disconnect harness from ADP steering switch.
19. Remove defrost grille and disconnect optical sensor harness.
20. Remove side ventilator assembly LH.
21. Remove side ventilator assembly RH.
22. Remove instrument panel.

Remove passenger air bag nuts and remove air bag. Refer to SRS-51, "FRONT PASSENGER AIR
BAG MODULE" .

Disconnect GPS antenna.

Disconnect harnesses to instrument panel speakers LH and RH and remove speakers.

Disconnect all remaining harnesses.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Steering member brackets 2. Bracket assembly LH 3. Steering member assembly
4. Combination meter cover 5. Defrost grille 6. Instrument panel speaker LH
7. Instrument panel 8. Bin mat 9. Side ventilator assembly LH
10. Instrument lower cover LH 11. Lower knee protector LH 12. Steering column cover upper
13. Steering column cover lower 14. Center console lower cover LH 15. Combination meter
16. Audio unit bracket LH 17. Driver instrument stay 18. Audio unit
19. Passenger instrument stay 20. Display assembly 21. Switch assembly
22. Cluster lid A 23. Cluster lid D ventilator LH 24. Front passenger air bag status light
25. Power point assemblies 26. Clock 27. Cluster lid C
28. Front air control 29. Audio control 30. Hazard switch
31. Cluster lid D ventilator RH 32. Cluster lid D 33. Glove box door
34. Glove box assembly 35. Glove box housing 36. Glove box striker
37. Rubber bumpers 38. Glove box damper 39. Audio unit bracket RH
40. Center console lower cover RH 41. Fuse block cover 42. Side ventilator assembly RH
43. Instrument panel bracket 44. Instrument panel speaker RH 45. Bracket assembly RH
46. Key cylinder escutcheon 47. Instrument lower cover RH

IP-12
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cluster Lid C
1. Remove center console. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Pull cluster lid C towards rear of vehicle to release clips.
3. Disconnect electrical connectors.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When removing and installing, place shop cloths onto surrounding parts to protect A/T finisher and
center console from damage.
Cluster Lid D
1. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to IP-12, "Cluster Lid C" .
2. Pull lid toward rear of vehicle to release clips, remove cluster lid D.

Disconnect electrical connectors.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When removing and installing, place shop cloths onto surrounding parts to protect A/T finisher and
center console from damage.
LIIA1336E
LIIA1337E

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
IP-13
C
D
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F
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IP
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Instrument Lower Cover LH
Remove screws using power tool, and remove instrument lower
cover LH.

Pull to disconnect clips.

Disconnect harnesses from back of instrument lower cover LH.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Combination Meter
1. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-13, "Instrument Lower Cover LH" .
2. Remove the combination meter cover.
3. Remove cluster lid A.
4. Remove screws using power tool and remove the combination
meter assembly.

Disconnect electrical connectors.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
A/T Finisher
1. Remove shift knob (1).
2. Remove console mask (2).
3. Pull up to release clips and remove A/T finisher (3).

Disconnect harnesses.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Display Assembly and Audio Unit
1. Remove audio unit. Refer to AV- 4 5 , "Removal and Installation for Audio Unit" .
2. Remove display assembly. Refer to AV- 1 5 8 , "
Removal and Installation of Display Unit" .
LIIA1327E
LIIA1249E
LIIA1335E

IP-16
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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1. Remove instrument lower cover RH. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to IP-14, "
Instrument Lower Cover RH and Glove Box" .
3. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove shift knob and A/T console finisher. Refer to IP-13, "
A/T Finisher" .

Remove cup holder insert.

Remove shift indicator.
5. Remove cluster lid D. Refer to IP-12, "
Cluster Lid D" .
6. Disconnect shift cable and electrical harness from control device.
7. Remove control device. Refer to AT-227, "
Control Device Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove screws from center console.

Disconnect electrical harnesses.
9. Move front seats forward and remove center console assembly in a rearward direction.
10. Remove tray and mat from console bin.
11. Remove latch from console lid.
12. Remove hinge from console lid. Remove console lid.

Remove console lid mat.
13. Remove console bin.

Disconnect electrical harness from DVD player, if equipped.

Remove hinge from console bin.
14. Remove rear upper finisher.
15. Remove rear cup holder assembly.
16. Remove upper side finishers LH/RH.
17. Remove screws on each side, disconnect clips and remove console covers LH/RH.
18. Remove rear finisher assembly.

Disconnect electrical connectors.
19. Remove power point assembly.
20. Remove mask and storage compartment.
21. Remove console front bracket.
22. Remove heat duct and console rear duct.
23. Remove console rear bracket.
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Console lid assembly 2. A/T finisher 3. Tray
4. Storage compartment 5. Storage compartment mask 6. Console reinforcement assembly
7. Console front bracket 8. Upper side finisher LH 9. Console cover LH
10. Rear console duct 11. Power point assembly 12. Rear cup holder assembly
13. Rear finisher assembly 14. Console rear bracket 15. Heat duct
16. Rear upper finisher 17. Console bin mat 18. Console bin
19. Console cover RH 20. Upper side finisher RH 21. A/T transmission control
22. Mask 23. Cup holder insert