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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 seat back 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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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Diagnostic WorksheetEIS008NZ
PIIB0723E
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLYPFP:68200
Component Parts LocationEIS008BS
PIIA9898E
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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]
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
[ ]: The number shows the removal order.
REMOVAL
Front Speaker Grille (LH/RH)
1. Insert a remover into front speaker grille door side edge, and
then disengage pawls and clips.
2. Pull forward and remove.
Cluster Lid A
Disengage clips by pulling cluster lid A frontward to remove.
CAUTION:
During removal or installation, use shop cloth to protect sur-
rounding area from damage.
Combination Meter
1. Remove screw.
2. Disconnect connector on back and remove combination meter.
CAUTION:
During removal or installation, use shop cloth to protect
surrounding area from damage.
Instrument panelIP-17[25]
Side ventilator grille (LH/RH)ATC-138
[26]
Cup holderIP-18
[27] Components Parts Location Refer toInstrument
panelCombination
meterDisplay unit Audio Console
PIIA9899E
PIIA7393E
PIIA7394JPIIA7394E
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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.
PIIA9900E
PIIA9901E
PIIA9902E
PIIA9903E
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A/T Control Finisher (A/T Models)
1. Insert a screwdriver wrapped with a shop cloth into cutout of fin-
isher front end and hold it up, and then disengage clips of side
surface rear end.
2. Pull up and remove.
Console Boot (M/T Models)
1. Remove by rotating shift knob.
2. Hold it from console boot inside and pull up to remove.
Center Console
1. Hold the protrusion of console mask from the bottom of parking
brake lever, and then remove console mask.
2. Remove screw.
3. Disengage center console front pawls, and then remove center
console while avoiding parking lever.
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