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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
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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Replace any clips and/or fasteners which are damaged during removal or installation.
Symbol
No.Shapes Removal & Installation
C101
C103
C203
CE103
CG104
CE114—
CG101
SBF302HSBF367BA
SBT095SBF423H
SBF258GLIIA0236E
SBF104BSBF147B
LIIA0237ESBF352C
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CR103
CS101
CF118
C205 Symbol
No.Shapes Removal & Installation
SBF768BSBF770B
SBF078BSBF992G
LIIA1341ELIIA1342E
LIIA1344ELIIA1345E
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REMOVAL
1. Remove side screws from fascia assembly.
2. Remove screws from front of fender protector. Refer to EI-23, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
1. Lower energy absorber 2. Front bumper side bracket RH 3. Front bumper stay RH
4. Upper bumper reinforcement 5. Plastic clip 6. Upper energy absorber (part of
upper bumper reinforcement)
7. Fastener 8. Front fascia assembly 9. Front fascia bracket
10. Front undercover 11. Fog/turn lamp 12. Fog/turn lamp LH/RH finisher
13. Spring nut 14. Front bumper stay LH 15. Front bumper side bracket LH
16. Plastic clip 16. Headlamp finisher (RH shown)
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3. Remove engine undercover.
4. Remove fog/turn lamp finisher and fog/turn lamp.
Disconnect harnesses.
5. Remove engine underside cover.
6. Remove fasteners, release clips and remove front fascia assembly.
7. Remove plastic clips and remove upper energy absorber.
8. Remove upper bumper reinforcement.
9. Remove plastic clips and remove lower energy absorber.
10. Remove front bumper stays and front bumper side brackets, LH and RH.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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