2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL steering

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Removal and InstallationEIS008BT
WORK ITEM TABLE
1. Cluster lid A 2. Combination meter 3. Screw
4. Front speaker grille (LH) 5. Cup holder (LH) 6. Side ventilator grille (LH)
7. Driver box 8. Nut 9. Instrument stay
10. Tweeter (LH) 11. Instrument finisher (RHD models) 12. Instrument panel
13. Display unit 14. Center ventilator grille (LH) 15. Instrument driver lower panel
16. Steering column cover (upper) 17. Steering lock escutcheon 18. Steering column cover (lower)
19. A/T control finisher (A/T) 20. Console boot (M/T) 21. Console mask
22. Center console 23. Instrument panel stay cover (RH) 24. Instrument panel lower cover (RH)
25. Instrument panel stay cover (LH) 26. Instrument panel lower cover (LH) 27. Instrument lower panel
28. Cluster lid finisher 29. A/C controller 30. Audio unit
31. Glove box 32. Glove box pin 33. Instrument center lower box
34. Center ventilator grille (RH) 35. Cluster lid C 36. Glove box cover
37. NAVI control unit 38. Upper glove box 39. Side ventilator grille (RH)
40. Tweeter (RH) 41. Front speaker grille (RH) 42. Cup holder (LH)
43. Front passenger air bag module
Components Parts Location Refer toInstrument
panelCombination
meterDisplay unit Audio Console
Front speaker grille (LH/RH)IP-12
[1]
Cluster lid “A”IP-12
[2] [1]
Combination meterIP-12
[3] [2]
Driver boxIP-13
[4]
Steering lock escutcheon,
steering column cover (upper/
lower)IP-13
[5]
Instrument driver lower panel IP-13
[6]
Instrument panel finisher (RHD
Models)IP-13
[7]
A/T control finisher (A/T)/Con-
sole boot (M/T) fuse block lidIP-14
IP-14[8] [1]
Center consoleIP-14
[9] [2]
Cluster lid “C”IP-15
[10] [1] [1]
Audio unitAV- 3 8
[11] [2]
A/C controllerATC-120
[12]
Display unitAV- 11 0
[13] [2]
Instrument lower panelIP-15
[14]
Instrument panel lower cover IP-15
[15]
Instrument panel stay cover
(LH/RH)IP-16
[16]
Cluster lid finisherIP-16
[17]
Instrument center lower panelIP-16
[18]
Glove boxIP-16
[19]
Glove box coverIP-17
[20]
Upper glove boxIP-17
[21]
NAVI control unitAV- 1 0 8
[22]
Front passenger air bag mod-
uleSRS-35
[23]
Front pillar garnishEI-35
[24]

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Driver Box
1. Remove screws.
2. Hold driver box up, and then remove pawls.
3. Pull driver box forward to remove.
4. Disconnect power supply socket connector lamp connector.
Steering Lock Escutcheon, Steering Column Cover (upper/lower)
1. Remove steering lock escutcheon.
2. Remove screw from the bottom of steering column cover (lower).
3. Remove steering column cover (lower) and steering column cover (upper).
4. Remove knee protector from steering shaft.
Instrument Driver Lower Panel
1. Remove fuse block lid.
2. Remove screws, and pull instrument driver lower panel straight
forward to disengage pawls and clips.
3. Insert a screwdriver wrapped with a shop cloth from back to
lower side of each switch to disengage lower tabs, and then
remove each switch.
4. Disconnect connector from each switch.
Instrument Panel Finisher (RHD Models)
1. Disengage pawl and clips, and then pull instrument panel fin-
isher straight forward.
2. Remove screws on back of instrument panel finisher, and then
remove driver ventilator grille. Refer to ATC-138, "
Removal of
Driver Ventilator Grille" in ATC section.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Glove Box Cover
1. Remove screw.
2. Remove relay clamp installed to back of glove box cover.
3. Pull it forward to remove.
Upper Glove Box
Disengage pawls and clips, and then pull it straight forward.
Passenger Air Bag Module
Remove passenger air bag module after removing bolts. Refer to SRS-35, "FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG
MODULE" in SRS section.
Instrument Mask
Insert a screwdriver wrapped with a shop cloth into cutout on instrument mask. Disengage tab to remove.
Front Pillar Garnish
Pull straight front pillar garnish toward vehicle inside of right and left. Remove metal clip to remove.
Refer to EI-35, "
Removal and Installation" in EI section.
Instrument Panel
1. Remove nuts, and lower steering column.
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
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HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLYPFP:27110
Removal and InstallationEJS000UT
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge refrigerant.
2. Drain coolant from cooling system. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant" for QR engine or CO-31,
"Changing Engine Coolant" for YD engine.
3. Disconnect two heater hoses from heater core pipe.
4. Remove mounting bolt from low-pressure flexible hose.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the blower unit. Refer to ATC-125, "
BLOWER UNIT" .
6. Remove clips of vehicle harness from steering member.
7. Remove mounting nuts, and then remove instrument stay.
8. Remove mounting bolts from heater & cooling unit.
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ATC-132
HEATER & COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY

9. Remove steering member.
10. Remove heater & cooling unit.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose and the high-pressure pipe with a new one,
and then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.

When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.
NOTE:
When filling radiator with coolant, refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant" for QR engine or CO-31, "Chang-
ing Engine Coolant" for YD engine.
Disassembly and AssemblyEJS000UU
NOTE:
This illustration is for RHD models. The layout for LHD models is symmetrically opposite.
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MA-2 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 32
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 32
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE ..................................... 32
Changing Engine Oil ............................................... 33
Changing Oil Filter (TYPE A) .................................. 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION .................................................... 34
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 34
Changing Oil Filter (TYPE B) .................................. 35
REMOVAL ........................................................... 35
INSTALLATION .................................................... 36
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 36
Draining Water ........................................................ 36
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 37
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 37
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ................. 37
Checking Clutch System ........................................ 37
Checking M/T Oil .................................................... 37
Changing M/T Oil .................................................... 38
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 38
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 39
Checking Transfer Oil ............................................. 39
Changing Transfer Oil ............................................. 39
Checking Propeller Shaft ........................................ 40
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 40
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 40
Balancing Wheels ................................................... 41
Rotation .................................................................. 41
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 41
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 41Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 42
Checking Disc Brake ............................................... 43
ROTOR ................................................................ 43
CALIPER .............................................................. 43
PAD ...................................................................... 43
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ..................... 43
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 43
STEERING LINKAGE .......................................... 43
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines .............. 44
Axle and Suspension Parts ..................................... 44
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 45
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches ......... 45
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters .......................................................... 45
Checking Body Corrosion ....................................... 45
HEMMED PANELS .............................................. 45
PANEL JOINT ...................................................... 45
PANEL EDGE ...................................................... 45
PARTS CONTACT ............................................... 45
PROTECTORS .................................................... 46
ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS ........................ 46
DRAIN HOLES ..................................................... 46
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 47
Standard and Limit .................................................. 47
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION ................... 47
RADIATOR ........................................................... 47
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY .......................... 47
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) ........ 47
SPARK PLUG ...................................................... 47

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DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
Pre-delivery Inspection ItemsELS000Y5
Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
Install vehicle protection kit
Fit all accessories ordered (if applicable) (e.g. towbar, audio, navigation, air conditioner, styling kit)
UNDER HOOD — engine off
Check coolant level and cooling system for leaks
Charge battery and check terminals for condition
Check drive belts tension (diesel only)
Check fuel filter for water or dust (diesel only) and fuel system for leaks
Check engine oil level and for oil leaks
Check brake and clutch fluid levels and fluid lines for leaks
Check and top up washer reservoirs
Check power steering fluid level and fluid lines for leaks (if applicable)
Check air conditioning system for gas leaks (if applicable)
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Install transit fuse if removed for vehicle storage
Check instruments, gauges, lamps, horn and accessories for operation
Check wipers and washers for operation and adjustment
Check interior and door mirrors and sun visors for operation
Set radio code and set clock
Check parking brake adjustment
Check clutch pedal adjustment
Check steering lock operation
Check seat adjusters and seat belts for operation
Check all windows for operation and alignment
Check mouldings, trim and fittings for fit and alignment
Check weatherstrips for fit and adhesion
Check hood, trunk lid, door panels and fuel lid for fit and alignment
Check latches, keys, remote key, door locks and remote trunk lid and fuel lid release for operation
Check wheel nut torques
Check tyre pressure (incl. spare tyre)
Check tool kit and jack for operation
Check automatic transmission/transaxle starter inhibitor (if applicable)
Check sunroof for operation and alignment (if applicable)
UNDER BODY
Check manual transmission/transaxle, differential and transfer box for oil level and oil leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts steering linkage and gear box, axle/suspension parts, propeller and exhaust system
Check brake and clutch lines, and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Remove front suspension spacer blocks (if applicable)
Check body mounting torque (if applicable)

DESCRIPTION
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ROAD TEST
Check clutch operation
Check foot brake operation
Check parking brake operation
Check steering operation, self-centering and steering wheel alignment
Check engine performance
Check for squeaks, rattles and noise from interior, suspension and brakes
Check heating, ventilation and air conditioning operation
Check radio, cassette and CD player operation
Check odometer and trip meter operation and cancelling
Check instruments for operation
Check automatic transmission/transaxle shift pattern and kickdown operation (if applicable)
Check cruise control and navigation system operation (if applicable)
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Check idle speed
Check automatic transmission/transaxle oil level (if applicable)
FINAL INSPECTION
Remove vehicle protection kit
Fit interior mats and wheel covers
Check for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model