engine NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Seat Workshop Manual

PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNIS0009F
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsNIS0009G
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
(J39570)
Chassis earLocating the noise
(J43980)
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle
KitRepairing the cause of noise
SIIA0993E
SIIA0994E
Tool nameDescription
Engine earLocating the noise
SIIA0995E

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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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 models, drive position on A/T models).
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 be eliminated only
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 RF-7, "
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.
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)

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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 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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Seat Status Output Signal

Depending on the seat status, the “passenger seat control unit” sends the seat status output signal to the
“soft top control unit”.

The “soft top control unit” controls the soft top open/close operation based on whether the seat status sig-
nal is ON or OFF. For details about soft top control, refer to RF-19, "
Operation Chart" .
*3: After that, seat condition signal stays ON if cancel switch turns to AUTO.
The seat status signal turns ON only when power window DOWN signal input is ON.
*4: If tilt forward/backward operation stops as a result of the conditions below, the tilt start position does not change.

The vehicle speed is approximately 7 km/h or more.

The seatback tilt switch is operated while the seatback is operating.

The ignition switch is turned to the START position. Stop conditions

A power seat switch (sliding or reclining) is operated.

Reclining motor lock is detected (return operation only).

The seatback tilt switch is operated while the seatback is operating.

The seatback tilt cancel switch is turned to CANCEL.
Pause condition

The ignition switch is turned to the START position.
Seat status signal
OFF→ ON condition

When a seatback tilt forward motion has been completed.
(as a process during a soft top interlocking operation)

When a seatback tilt forward motion has been completed.
(during a automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt forward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and a tilt
forward / backward operation is under going, and if the seatback is tilted more than 6 degree from the start
position of the tilt forward / backward operation.
(during a automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt forward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and a tilt
forward operation was under going, but the operation was stopped under some conditions, (See below *4.)
and if the seatback is tilted more than 6 degree from the start position of the tilt forward operation.
(after an automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt forward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and also
the seatback tilt cancel switch is in “Cancel” position.

When the ignition switch has been turned from “START” to “ON” position.
(during a soft top interlocking operation. After an engine start operation, the soft top interlocking operation is
accepted.)
Seat status signal
ON→ OFF condition

When a seatback tilt backward motion has been started.
(as a process during a soft top interlocking operation)

When a seatback tilt backward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, after a
tilt forward operation has been finished.
(during a automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt backward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and a tilt
forward / backward operation is under going, and if the seatback is tilted more than 6 degree from the start
position of the tilt forward / backward operation.
(during a automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch)

When a seatback tilt backward permission condition is satisfied for a soft top interlocking operation, and a tilt
forward operation was under going, but the operation was stopped under some conditions, (See below *4.)
and if the seatback is still tilted more than 6 degree from the start position of the tilt forward operation.
(after an automatic operation by using a seatback tilt switch.)

When the ignition switch has been turned from “ON” to “START” position.
(during a soft top interlocking operation. During an engine start operation, the soft top interlocking operation
is paused.)

When a seatback tilt forward motion has been started by the seatback tilt switch, just after the seatback tilt
forward motion has been finished for a soft top interlocking operation.
(for the seatback tilt switch operation during a soft top interlocking operation)

When a seatback tilt forward motion has been started by the passenger seat reclining switch, just after the
seatback tilt forward motion has been finished for a soft top interlocking operation.
(for the seat reclining switch operation during a soft top interlocking operation)