1998 NISSAN PICK-UP Repair Manual

Body Front End
lWhen removing or installing hood, place a cloth or other padding on hood. This prevents vehicle body
from being scratched.
lBumper fascia is made of plastic. Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it.
lHood adjustment: Adjust at hinge portion.
lHood lock adjustment: After adjusting, check hood lock control operation. Apply a coat of grease to hood
locks engaging mechanism.
lHood opener: Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly. Doing so increases effort required to unlock hood.
REMOVAL Ð Front bumper assembly
V1Remove screws securing left and right combination lamps and remove the lamps.
V2Remove clips securing front grille and remove the front grille.
V3Remove bolts securing left and right bumper stays.
V4Remove bolts securing left and right bumper side brackets.
V5Remove bolts securing left and right bumper side stays.
V6Extract bumper assembly.
BODY END
BT-5

SBT427-A
BODY END
Body Front End (Cont'd)
BT-6

SBT428
BODY END
Body Front End (Cont'd)
BT-7

Body Rear End
lAdjustment: Adjust at hinge portion for proper fit.
lLock system adjustment: Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock. After adjustment, check trunk
lid lock operation.
lAfter installation, make sure that rear gate opens smoothly.
REMOVAL Ð Rear bumper assembly
V1Remove connectors securing license plate lamps.
V2Remove nuts securing bumper side stay.
V3Extract bumper assembly.
SBT429
BODY END
BT-8

SBT430
BODY END
Body Rear End (Cont'd)
BT-9

Front Door
lFor removal of door trim, refer to ``Door Trim'' in ``INTERIOR TRIM'' for details, BT-18.
lAfter adjusting door or door lock, check door lock operation.
SBT431-A
DOOR
BT-10

Rear Door
SBT432-A
DOOR
BT-11

CAUTION:
lDisconnect both terminals from battery in advance.
lDisconnect air bag module connector in advance.
lBe careful not to scratch finishers and other parts.
lNever tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance.
REMOVAL Ð Instrument panel assembly
Instrument panel assemblyCombination meterAudio controlHeater and A/C
controlConsole box
Remove driver's air bag module and steering wheel.
Refer to ``SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM'' in RS section for
details.
V1Steering column coverlRemove screws.
V2Instrument lower panel driver sidelRemove screws.
V3Cluster lid AlRemove screws.
V4Combination meterlRemove screws, then disconnect harness connectors.
V5Glove box assemblylRemove screws and pins.
V6Instrument lower panel passenger sidelRemove screw.
Remove ashtray.
V7Cluster lid ClRemove screws, then disconnect harness connectors.
V8Audio and deck pocketlRemove screws, then disconnect harness connectors.
V9Heater and A/C controllRemove mask and screws.lDisconnect temperature control cable and harness connectors.
V10Instrument stay cover lower centerlRemove screws.
V11Instrument lower panel centerlRemove screws.
V12Ventilator grille driver sidelRemove screw.
V13Defroster grille
Front pillar garnish
Refer to ``Side and Floor Trim'' in ``INTERIOR
TRIM'' for details, BT-15.
V14Instrument panel assemblylRemove screws and bolts.
V15Center consolelRemove screws.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BT-12