BL-8
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15×25 mm (0.59×0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll. The following
materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingEIS008P8
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
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.
BL-104
AUTOMATIC BACK DOOR SYSTEM
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Warning Chime Active Conditions
The warning chime uses two types of audio warnings, a friendly chime and a warning chime. The friendly
chime consists of dings lasting 0.66 seconds each immediately followed by the next ding. The warning chime
consists of beeps lasting 0.33 seconds with a pause of 0.33 seconds between each beep.
Reverse Conditions
Operation status Operation or conditions Warning chime pattern
When auto operation startsPower liftgate switch operation
Friendly chime
2 seconds, 3 dings Remote keyless entry operation
Back door handle switch operation
Back door close switch operation
When reverse operation startsWhen reverse request is detected from
power liftgate switch, remote keyless
entry or back door close switchFriendly chime
1.3 seconds, 2 dings
When obstacle is detectedWarning chime
2 seconds, 3 beeps
Operating at low voltage While opening or closing Warning chime
2 seconds, 3 beeps
A/T selector lever not in P positionBack door close operationFriendly chime
Continuously dings
Back door open operationWarning chime
Continuously beeps
(until close operation is started)
Type Overload reverse
Operation covered Both directions
Detection methodOperation speed and motor current change direction
Pinch strips during back door close operation
Non-reversed area
For about 0.5 seconds immediately after drive motor operation
starts
Between full open and approx. 7° from full open
Closure operation area (half switch - close switch)
Number of times reverse allowedOne reversal is allowed (if a second obstacle is detected during a
power open or close operation, the door reverts to manual
mode).
DTC P1564 ASCD STEERING SWITCH
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4. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Harness connectors M31, E152
Harness connectors E19, F33
Combination switch (spiral cable)
Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 99 and combination switch terminal 14.
Refer to Wiring Diagram.
2. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> GO TO 6.
6. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
Harness connectors M31, E152
Combination switch (spiral cable)
Harness for open and short between ECM and combination switch
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
7. CHECK ASCD STEERING SWITCH
Refer to EC-558, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace ASCD steering switch. Refer to AV- 4 7 , "
Removal and Installation of Steering Wheel
Audio Control Switches" .
8. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to EC-156, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
>>INSPECTION END Continuity should exist.
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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Revision: October 20052005 QX56
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15×25 mm (0.59×0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll. The following
materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingEIS0062W
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
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.
HEADLINING
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CAUTION:
Disconnect both terminals from battery in advance.
1. Remove body side trim. Refer to EI-35, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
2. Remove luggage floor trim. Refer to EI-40, "
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM" .
3. Remove sunvisor assemblies.
4. Remove sunvisor clips.
5. Remove sunroof welt (if equipped).
6. Remove front roof console.
Disconnect harnesses.
7. Remove rear roof console.
Disconnect harnesses.
8. Remove assist grips.
9. Remove lamp assembly from rear roof finisher.
Disconnect harness.
10. Remove rear roof finisher.
11. Remove headlining.
Remove clips from rear of headlining.
Disconnect harnesses.
12. Remove rear air control.
Disconnect harness.
13. Remove rear audio control assembly.
Disconnect harness.
14. Remove lamp assemblies.
Disconnect harnesses.
15. Remove air vents.
16. Remove the front roof console bracket.
17. Remove rear roof console front bracket.
18. Remove assist grip brackets from roof.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Headlining (without sunroof) 2. Assist grip bracket 3. Assist grip
4. Sunvisor assembly LH 5. Cap LH 6. Sunvisor holder
7. Front roof console 8. Sunglass bin 9. Sunroof welt
10. Cap RH 11. Sunvisor assembly RH 12. Rear roof console bracket
13. Rear storage bin or DVD display 14. Rear air control 15. Rear audio control assembly
16. Rear roof console 17. Rear roof console finisher 18. Rear storage bin
19. Air vent 20. Lamp assembly 21. Plastic clip
22. Headlining (with sunroof) 23. Rear lamp lens 24. Rear lamp
25. Rear roof finisher 26. Plastic clip 27. Metal clip
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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Revision: October 20052005 QX56
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15×25 mm (0.59×0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll. The following mate-
rials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingEIS004TO
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel mounting pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
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.
IDX-2
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Numerics
2-4WD shift solenoid valve ..... TF-94
, TF-152, TF-165
4WD - Wiring diagram ....................................... TF-24
4WD shift switch ................................................ TF-66
4WD solenoid valve ................ TF-90, TF-152, TF-165
4WD system description .................................... TF-15
4WD system diagram ........................................ TF-19
A
A/C air flow ...................................................... ATC-29
A/C compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-
180
A/C compressor mounting ............................. ATC-179
A/C compressor precaution ............................. ATC-11
A/C compressor special service tool ................ ATC-14
A/C control operation (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-26
A/C diagnostic work flow (auto A/C) .............. ATC-132
A/C evaporator ............................................... ATC-186
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system identification ..... ATC-7
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system precaution ........ ATC-5
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service procedure ATC-
175
A/C HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ... ATC-14
A/C HFC134a system service equipment precaution ...
ATC-11
A/C lubricant (R134a) ...................................... ATC-22
A/C lubrication oil ............................................. ATC-22
A/C operational check ....................... ATC-57, ATC-60
A/C self-diagnoses (auto A/C) ........ ATC-55, ATC-132
A/C service data specification ........................ ATC-193
A/C trouble diagnoses (auto A/C) .................... ATC-33
A/C, A - Wiring diagram ................................... ATC-43
A/T fluid checking ...................... AT-13, AT-50, MA-22
A/T fluid cooler cleaning .................................... AT-13
A/T fluid replacement ............................. AT-13, MA-24
A/T fluid temperature sensor ........................... AT-126
A/T IND - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-40
A/T indicator ........................................................ DI-40
A/T shift lock system ........................................ AT-222
A/T trouble diagnoses ........................................ AT-41
A/T Wiring diagram AT - CAN ............................ AT-96
A/T Wiring diagram AT - FTS .......................... AT-127
A/T Wiring diagram AT - MAIN ........................ AT-168
A/T Wiring diagram AT - NONDTC .................. AT-177
A/T Wiring diagram AT - PNP/SW ................... AT-105
A/T Wiring diagram AT - STSIG ...................... AT-100
A/T Wiring diagram AT - VSS A/T ................... AT-110
ABS - Wiring diagram ..................................... BRC-16
ABS (anti-lock brake system) ........................... BRC-7
Accelerator control system ............................... ACC-2
Accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor . EC-591, EC-
597, EC-611
Accelerator pedal released position learning ..... EC-90
AF1B1-Wiring diagram EC-461, EC-470, EC-479, EC-
489, EC-500, EC-510, EC-522
AF1B2-Wiring diagram EC-463, EC-472, EC-481, EC-
491, EC-502, EC-512, EC-524
AF1HB1-Wiring diagram ................................. EC-387
AF1HB2-Wiring diagram ................................. EC-389
Aiming adjustment .................................. LT-30, LT-78
Air bag ............................................................... SRS-3
Air cleaner and air duct ..................................... EM-14
Air cleaner filter replacement ............................ MA-16
Air conditioner cut control ................................. EC-28
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow sensor EC-174, EC-
183
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 .. EC-459, EC-468, EC-477, EC-
487, EC-497, EC-507, EC-519
Air fuel ratio sensor 1 heater ........................... EC-386
Air mix. door motor .......................................... ATC-70
Ambient sensor ............................. ATC-137, ATC-148
Angular tightening application ............................. EM-3
APPS1 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-593
APPS2 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-599
APPS3 - Wiring diagram ................................. EC-613
ASC/BS - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-571
ASC/SW - Wiring diagram .............................. EC-554
ASCBOF - Wiring diagram .............................. EC-658
ASCD ................................................................ EC-29
ASCD (automatic speed control device) ........... ACS-3
ASCD brake switch ........................... EC-569, EC-657
ASCD indicator lamp ....................................... EC-664
ASCD steering switch ..................................... EC-552
ASCIND - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-665
ATP switch ............................ TF-107, TF-110, TF-115
AUDIO - Wiring diagram .................................... AV-10
AUT/DP - Wiring diagram .................................. SE-20
Auto air conditioner - Wiring diagram .............. ATC-43
Auto anti-dazzling inside mirror ........... GW-75, GW-76
Autolamp ............................................................ LT-47
Automatic amplifier ......................................... ATC-61
Automatic drive positioner .................................. SE-11
Automatic transmission number .......................... GI-48
AV and NAVI control unit ................................... AV-63
AV communication line ...................................... AV-87
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Back door ........................................................... BL-99
Back door trim ..................................................... EI-32
Back sonar .......................................................... DI-58
BACK/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-106
Back-up lamp ................................................... LT-106
Ball joint (front) ................................................ FSU-15
Basic inspection ................................................ EC-72
Battery ................................................................. SC-4
Battery/Starting/Charging System Tester SC-6, SC-12,
SC-19
BCM (Body control module) .............................. BCS-3
Block heater ...................................................... EM-73
Blower motor ................................... ATC-93, ATC-152
Body alignment ................................................ BL-172
Body component parts ..................................... BL-161
Body construction ............................................ BL-171
Body exterior paint color .................................. BL-160
Body mounting ................................................. BL-159
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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MAFS - Wiring diagram ..................... EC-177
, EC-185
Magnet clutch ............................... ATC-115, ATC-180
MAIN - Wiring diagram .................................... EC-157
Main oil pump (Transfer) ..................... TF-152, TF-165
Mainshaft (Transfer) ........................... TF-152, TF-165
Maintenance (engine)Schedule 1 ....................... MA-7
Maintenance (engine)Schedule 2 ....................... MA-9
Major overhaul (Final drive) .............. FFD-13, RFD-14
Major overhaul (Transfer) ................................ TF-144
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ........................ EC-64
Map lamp .......................................................... LT-130
Mass air flow sensor (MAFS) ............. EC-174, EC-183
Meter ..................................................................... DI-5
METER - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-10
MIL data link connectors circuit ....................... EC-667
MIL/DL - Wiring diagram .................................. EC-667
Misfire .............................................................. EC-271
Mode door control linkage adjustment ............. ATC-66
Mode door motor ............................ ATC-64, ATC-165
Model variation ................................................... GI-46
Multiport fuel injection (MFI) system .................. EC-24
Multiport fuel injection precautions ....................... GI-6
Multi-remote control system - See Remote keyless entry
system ............................................................... BL-44
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NATS - Wiring diagram .................................... BL-140
NAVI - Wiring diagram ....................................... AV-79
NAVI Control Unit ............................................ AV-157
Neutral-4LO switch ............................................ TF-62
NVH troubleshooting (AX) ................................. FAX-4
NVH troubleshooting (EM) .................................. EM-9
NVH troubleshooting (Final drive) ..................... RFD-5
NVH troubleshooting (Propeller shaft) ................. PR-3
NVH troubleshooting (RAX) .............................. RAX-4
NVH troubleshooting (RSU) .............................. RSU-5
NVH troubleshooting (ST) .................................... PS-5
NVH troubleshooting (Transfer) ......................... TF-10
NVH troubleshooting (WT)NVH troubleshooting (WT) .
WT-4
NVIS (Nissan vehicle immobilizer system) precautions
GI-3
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O2H2B1 - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-168
O2H2B2 - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-170
O2S2B1 - Wiring diagram .. EC-218, EC-228, EC-418,
EC-429
O2S2B2 - Wiring diagram .. EC-220, EC-230, EC-420,
EC-431
Oil cooler (engine) ............................................. LU-11
Oil filter ............................................................... LU-10
Oil filter (Transfer) ............................................ TF-141
Oil pan (engine) ................................................ EM-22
Oil pressure (engine) ........................................... LU-7
Oil pressure relief valve (engine) ......................... LU-5
Oil pump (engine) .............................................. LU-13
Oil seal replacement (engine) ........................... EM-55
Oil seal replacement (front of final drive) FFD-7, RFD-6
Oil seal replacement (side of final drive) FFD-9, RFD-8
On board diagnostic system ............................. EC-48
ORVR (On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery) .. EC-39
Overheat ......................................................... EC-440
P
P/SCKT - Wiring diagram ................................. WW-56
Pantograph jack .................................................. GI-40
Park/Neutral position switch ............................ EC-581
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) .................... AT-104
Parking brake control ........................................... PB-4
PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) ................ EC-45
Periodic maintenance ......................................... MA-7
Personal lamp .................................................. LT-130
PGC/V - Wiring diagram ................... EC-320, EC-533
PHASE - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-291
Pinion bearing preload diff. ............................. RFD-22
Piston pin inspection ......................................... EM-89
Piston ring inspection ........................................ EM-90
Piston to bore clearance ................................... EM-94
Planetary carrier (Transfer) ................. TF-147, TF-174
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram .............................. EC-583
POS - Wiring diagram ..................................... EC-286
POWER - Wiring diagram ................................... PG-6
Power door lock ................................................. BL-16
Power seat ......................................................... SE-89
Power steering fluid level .................................. MA-29
Power steering gear ........................................... PS-15
Power steering oil pump .................................... PS-26
Power steering pressure (PSP) sensor ........... EC-378
Power steering system bleeding .......................... PS-6
Power supply routing .......................................... PG-4
Power window .................................................. GW-15
PRE/SE - Wiring diagram ................. EC-337, EC-343
Precautions (General) ........................................... GI-4
Precautions in repairing high strength steel ..... BL-190
Pressure switch 1 ............................... AT-146, AT-160
Pressure switch 2 ............................................. AT-158
Pressure switch 3 ............................... AT-142, AT-162
Pressure switch 5 ............................... AT-150, AT-164
Pressure switch 6 ............................... AT-154, AT-166
Pressure test (A/T) ............................................. AT-51
Propeller shaft ........................................... PR-4, PR-8
Propeller shaft inspection .................................. MA-25
Propeller shaft on vehicle service ....................... PR-8
Propeller shaft vibration ............................ PR-4, PR-8
PS/SEN - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-379
R
R/VIEW - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-74
Radiator ............................................................ CO-12
Rear Audio Remote Control Unit ....................... AV-47
Rear axle ........................................................... RAX-5