Ext NISSAN TIIDA 2007 Service Repair Manual

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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 TroubleshootingINFOID:0000000001568922
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 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 Squeak and Rattle Kit 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

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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. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner 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.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
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 installed on the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator 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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Diagnostic Worksheet
INFOID:0000000001568923
LAIA0072E

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CLIP AND FASTENER
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
CLIP AND FASTENER
DescriptionINFOID:0000000001568924
 Clips and fasteners in EI section correspond to the following numbers and symbols.
 Replace any clips and/or fasteners which are damaged during removal or installation.
Symbol
No.Shapes Removal & Installation
C101
C103
C203
C205
C206
CE103
SBF302HSBF367BA
SBT095SBF423H
SBF258GLIIA0236E
MBT080ASBF638CA
MBF519BMBF520B
SBF104BSBF147B

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CE107
CE117
CF110
CF118
CG101
CS101 Symbol
No.Shapes Removal & Installation
SBF411HSBF767B
SBF174DSBF175DA
SBF648BSBF649B
SBF151DSBF259G
SBF145BSBF085B
SBF078BSBF992G

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CR103
Metal ClipSymbol
No.Shapes Removal & Installation
SBF768BSBF770B
WBT072WBT073

FRONT BUMPER
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FRONT BUMPER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001568925
1. Upper bumper reinforcement 2. Upper bumper energy absorber 3. Lower bumper reinforcement
4. Lower bumper energy absorber 5. Engine undercover 6. Front bumper fascia
7. Access cover 8. Fog lamp opening finisher (without
fog lamps)9. Fog lamp opening finisher (with fog
lamps)
10. Fog lamp assembly 11. Bumper molding 12. Bumper side retainer
A. Clip C205
ALIIA0108GB

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FRONT BUMPER
CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Do not apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with
oil.
REMOVAL
1. Open hood.
2. Remove front grille. Refer to EXT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove front fender protectors RH/LH. Refer to EXT-22, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove engine undercover.
5. Remove screws of front bumper fascia RH/LH.
6. Pull the outboard edge of front bumper fascia away from vehicle
to disengage from the bumper side retainer.
7. Disconnect fog lamp harness connector RH/LH (if equipped).
8. Remove the front bumper fascia.
9. Remove fog lamp opening finisher and fog lamp assembly RH/
LH (if equipped). Refer to EXT-13, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove upper and lower bumper energy absorbers.
11. Remove RH/LH air guide mounting clips of bumper reinforcement.
12. Remove the nuts, then remove bumper reinforcement and bumper stay(s):
 For production, bumper stay LH is part of bumper reinforcement.
 For service, bumper stay RH/LH are separate assemblies.
13. Remove bumper side bracket RH/LH after front bumper fascia removal.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
PIIB2537J
PIIB2538J
PIIB2543J

REAR BUMPER
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REAR BUMPER
ComponentINFOID:0000000001568926
Hatchback Models
Removal and Installation - HatchbackINFOID:0000000001568927
REMOVAL
1. Open back door.
2. Remove rear combination lamp RH/LH. Refer to EXL-93, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove rear bumper fascia spring nuts and screws RH/LH.
4. Remove rear fender protector. Refer to EXT-22, "
Removal and Installation".
AWKIA0102ZZ
1. Bumper side bracket 2. Rear bumper upper retainer 3. Rear fender protector
4. Spring nut 5. Lower panel 6. Rear bumper bracket
7. Rear bumper reinforcement 8. Energy absorbing foam 9. Rear bumper molding RH/LH
10. Rear bumper fascia A. Clip C205