NISSAN TIIDA 2008 Service Repair Manual

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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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: J-39565, 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 fasteners
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 elimi-
nated 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 IP-6, "
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 x 135 mm (3.94 x 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 x 85 mm (2.36 x 3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15 x 25
mm (0.59 x 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 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

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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 TroubleshootingINFOID:0000000001704249
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.
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

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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. 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 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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Diagnostic Worksheet
INFOID:0000000001704250
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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LAIA0071E

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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Component PartsINFOID:0000000001704251
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001704252
WORK STEPS
When removing instrument panel & pad, cluster lid A, cluster lid C, passenger air bag module assembly and
center console assembly, follow steps in the order shown.
CAUTION:
• Disconnect both battery cables.
• Never tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance.
• Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
1. Instrument upper mask 2. Instrument upper panel assembly 3. Instrument side panel (LH)
4. Combination meter 5. Instrument finisher E 6. Cluster lid A
7. Instrument side mask (LH) 8. Instrument panel & pad 9. Side ventilator assembly (LH)
10. Instrument side finisher 11. Instrument lower finisher 12. Steering column cover upper
13. Fuse block lid 14. Steering column cover lower 15. Steering lock escutcheon
16. Instrument lower cover (LH) 17. Console rear finisher (with armrest) 18. Console body assembly (with arm-
rest)
19. Center console 20. Console mask cover (with armrest) 21. Console mask
22. A/T console finisher / M/T console
boot / CVT console finisher23. Console rear finisher (without armrest) 24. Console body assembly (without
armrest)
25. Rear cup holder (without armrest) 26. Instrument lower cover (RH) 27. Instrument finisher D
28. Controller 29. Cluster lid C 30. Audio unit
31. Glove box assembly 32. Side ventilator assembly (RH) 33. Instrument side mask (RH)
34. Passenger air bag module assembly 35. Instrument side panel (RH) Pawl
Clip Metal clip
PartsReference
pageInstrument
panel and padCluster lid A Cluster lid C Passenger air
bag module
assemblyCenter con-
sole assembly
Instrument finisher E"Remov-
al"[ 1 ] [ 1 ] [ 1 ]
Cluster lid C"CLUS-
TER LID
C"[ 2 ] [ 2 ]
Audio unitAV- 3 6
[ 3 ]
Front pillar garnish (LH/RH)EI-37
[ 4 ] [ 2 ] [ 1 ]
Instrument side panel (LH/RH)IP-10
[ 5 ] [ 3 ] [ 2 ]
Instrument side mask (LH/RH)IP-10
[ 6 ] [ 4 ] [ 3 ]
Instrument side finisherIP-10
[ 7 ] [ 5 ]
Side ventilator assembly (LH)IP-10
[ 8 ] [ 6 ]
Steering lock escutcheonIP-10
[ 9 ]
Steering column cover upperIP-10
[ 10 ] [ 7 ]
Steering column cover lowerIP-10
[ 11 ]
Cluster lid A"CLUS-
TER LID
A"[ 12 ] [ 8 ]
Combination meterDI-20
[ 13 ]
Instrument lower finisher"INSTRU-
MENT
LOWER
FINISH-
ER"[ 14 ]

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[ ]: Number indicates step in removal procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Pull instrument finisher E backward by approximately 30
degrees while disengaging the instrument finisher E metal clips
and pawl.
Glove box assembly"GLOVE
BOX AS-
SEMBLY"[ 15 ]
Side ventilator assembly (RH)IP-10
[ 16 ] [ 4 ]
Passenger air bag module assemblySRS-38
[ 17 ] [ 5 ]
Instrument upper maskIP-10
[ 18 ]
Instrument finisher DIP-10
[ 19 ]
Controller MTC-55
[ 20 ]
Instrument upper panel assembly IP-10
[ 21 ]
Console mask"Remov-
al"[ 22 ] [ 1 ]
CVT, A/T console finisherIP-23
[ 23 ] [ 2 ]
M/T console bootIP-23
[ 23 ] [ 2 ]
Console rear finisherIP-23
[ 24 ] [ 3 ]
Console mask cover (with arm rest)IP-23
[ 25 ] [ 4 ]
Rear cup holder (without arm rest)IP-23
[ 25 ] [ 4 ]
Console body assemblyIP-23
[ 26 ] [ 5 ]
Instrument lower cover (LH/RH)"INSTRU-
MENT
LOWER
FINISH-
ER"[ 27 ] [ 6 ]
Center console assembly"CEN-
TER
CON-
SOLE AS-
SEMBLY"[ 28 ] [ 7 ]
Fuse block lidIP-10
[ 29 ]
Lighting and turn signal switchLT- 6 0
[ 30 ]
Wiper & washer switchWW-22
[ 31 ]
Instrument panel & padIP-10
[ 32 ] PartsReference
pageInstrument
panel and padCluster lid A Cluster lid C Passenger air
bag module
assemblyCenter con-
sole assembly
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2. Remove cluster lid C.
a. Remove cluster lid C screws.
b. Pull back and disengage pawls and cluster lid C metal clips.
c. Disconnect harness connector and then remove cluster lid C.
3. Remove audio unit. Refer to AV-36, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-37
.
5. Remove the side panel (LH/RH).
a. Pull up instrument side panel and disengage pawls.
b. Remove instrument side panel.
6. Remove instrument side mask (LH/RH).
a. Insert a suitable tool into upper space of instrument mask.
b. Disengage pawls, and then remove instrument side mask.
7. Remove instrument side finisher.
a. Insert a suitable tool into space of instrument side finisher.
b. Disengage instrument side finisher metal clips, and then remove
instrument side finisher.
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8. Remove side ventilator assembly (LH).
a. Insert a suitable tool into the bottom gap of side ventilator
assembly after removing the instrument side mask and push
against A and B as shown to disengage the pawls.
b. Lift the side ventilator up from the bottom, pull backward while
disengaging the side ventilator assembly upper pawls, and then
remove the side ventilator.
9. Remove steering lock escutcheon.
10. Remove screws, and disengage pawls then remove the steering column cover.
11. Remove cluster lid A.
a. Remove screws from instrument upper panel right side.
b. Lift the instrument upper panel up, disengage metal clips.
c. Pull backward and disengage clips.
d. Remove cluster lid A.
12. Remove combination meter. Refer to DI-20, "
Removal and Installation".
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PIIB3976E
PIIB3969E
PIIB2880E