NISSAN X-TRAIL 2005 Service Repair Manual

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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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. 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. 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 noise 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 WorksheetEIS008PT
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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HOOD

HOODPFP:65100
Fitting AdjustmentEIS009QH
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove hood lock assembly, loosen the hood hinge nuts and close the hood.
2. Adjust the lateral and longitudinal clearance, and open the hood to tighten the hood hinge mounting bolts
to the specified torque.
3. Install the hood lock temporarily, and align the hood striker and lock so that the centers of striker and lock
become vertical viewed from the front, by moving the hood lock laterally.
4. Tighten hood lock mounting bolts to the specified torque.
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the hood lock and adjust the height by rotating the bumper rubber until the hood becomes 1 to1.5
mm (0.04 to 0.059 in) lower than the fender.
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2. Temporarily tighten the hood lock, and position it by engaging it with the hood striker. Check the lock and
striker for looseness, and tighten the hood lock mounting bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Adjust right/left clearance between hood and each part to the following specification.
Hood and front grille (A–A) : Less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Hood and fender (B–B) : Less than 1.0 mm (0.04 in)

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SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove hood lock, and adjust the surface height difference of hood, fender and headlamp according to
the fitting standard dimension, by rotating RH and LH bumper rubbers.
2. Install hood lock temporarily, and move hood lock laterally until the centers of striker and lock become ver-
tical when viewed from the front.
3. Make sure that the hood lock secondary latch is properly
engaged with the secondary striker with hood's own weight.
4. Make sure that the hood lock primary latch is securely engaged
with the hood striker with hood's own weight by dropping hood
from approx. 200 mm(7.87 in) height.
CAUTION:
Do not drop hood from a height of 300 mm (11.81 in) or
more.
5. Move hood lockup and down until striker smoothly engages the
lock when the hood is closed.
6. When pulling the hood opener lever gently, make sure that front
end of the hood rises by approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) and that hood striker and hood lock primary latch
is disengaged. Also make sure that hood opener returns to the original position.
7. After adjustment, tighten lock bolts to the specified torque.
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Removal and Installation of Hood AssemblyEIS009QI
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect washer hose at the connection.
2. Remove hood hinge mounting nuts on the hood and then the hood assembly.
CAUTION:
Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Before installing hood hinge, apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface of the vehicle
body.

After installing, perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to BL-12, "Fitting Adjustment" .
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Removal and Installation of Hood Lock ControlEIS009QJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove hood lock cable from hood lock and clip of upper por-
tion of radiator core support and hood ledge.
2. Remove dash side finisher. Refer to EI-35, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
3. Remove attaching screw and then the hood opener.
4. Remove dash panel grommet and pull hood lock cable toward
the passenger compartment.
NOTE:
When pulling the cable, be careful not to strip or scratch the
outer surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Pass hood lock cable through the opening while keeping the
winding radius 100 mm (3.94 in) or larger.
2. After confirming that the grommet is properly positioned, push
the grommet securely into the hole.
3. Apply sealant to the area on the grommet indicated with the *
mark.
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4. Connect cable securely to the lock.
5. After connection, confirm proper adjustment and operation for
both hood lock and hood opener.
Hood Lock Control InspectionEIS009QK
CAUTION:
If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Make sure that the hood lock secondary latch is securely
engaged with the secondary striker with hood's own weight.
2. Make sure that the hood lock primary latch is securely engaged
with the hood striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx 200 mm (7.87 in) height.
CAUTION:
Do not drop hood from a height of 300 mm (11.81 in) or
more.
3. When pulling hood opener lever gently, make sure that front end of the hood rises by approximately 20
mm (0.79 in) and that hood striker and hood lock primary latch are disengaged. Also make sure that hood
opener returns to the original position.
4. Confirm hood lock is properly lubricated. If necessary, apply
“body grease” at the point shown in the figure.
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Fitting AdjustmentEIS00A67
FRONT DOOR
Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end
1. Remove fender protector. Refer to EI-21, "FENDER PROTECTOR" .
2. Working from the inside the fender, loosen hinge mount bolts on the body. Lift rear end of the front door to
adjust clearance and surface difference properly.
REAR DOOR
Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end
1. Remove upper and lower garnishes on the center pillar. Refer to EI-35, "BODY SIDE TRIM" .
2. Loosen mounting bolts from outside of vehicle, mounting nuts from inside of vehicle. Open rear door.
Raise rear end of it to adjust.
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust striker until it is parallel to the lock engagement direction.
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