2005 INFINITI QX4 instrument cluster

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Instrument Lower Cover LH
Remove screws using power tool, and remove instrument lower
cover LH.

Pull to disconnect clips.

Disconnect harnesses from back of instrument lower cover LH.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Combination Meter
1. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-13, "Instrument Lower Cover LH" .
2. Remove the combination meter cover.
3. Remove cluster lid A.
4. Remove screws using power tool and remove the combination
meter assembly.

Disconnect electrical connectors.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
A/T Finisher
1. Remove shift knob (1).
2. Remove console mask (2).
3. Pull up to release clips and remove A/T finisher (3).

Disconnect harnesses.
4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Display Assembly and Audio Unit
1. Remove audio unit. Refer to AV- 4 5 , "Removal and Installation for Audio Unit" .
2. Remove display assembly. Refer to AV- 1 5 8 , "
Removal and Installation of Display Unit" .
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LIIA1249E
LIIA1335E

IP-16
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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1. Remove instrument lower cover RH. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to IP-14, "
Instrument Lower Cover RH and Glove Box" .
3. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove shift knob and A/T console finisher. Refer to IP-13, "
A/T Finisher" .

Remove cup holder insert.

Remove shift indicator.
5. Remove cluster lid D. Refer to IP-12, "
Cluster Lid D" .
6. Disconnect shift cable and electrical harness from control device.
7. Remove control device. Refer to AT-227, "
Control Device Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove screws from center console.

Disconnect electrical harnesses.
9. Move front seats forward and remove center console assembly in a rearward direction.
10. Remove tray and mat from console bin.
11. Remove latch from console lid.
12. Remove hinge from console lid. Remove console lid.

Remove console lid mat.
13. Remove console bin.

Disconnect electrical harness from DVD player, if equipped.

Remove hinge from console bin.
14. Remove rear upper finisher.
15. Remove rear cup holder assembly.
16. Remove upper side finishers LH/RH.
17. Remove screws on each side, disconnect clips and remove console covers LH/RH.
18. Remove rear finisher assembly.

Disconnect electrical connectors.
19. Remove power point assembly.
20. Remove mask and storage compartment.
21. Remove console front bracket.
22. Remove heat duct and console rear duct.
23. Remove console rear bracket.
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Console lid assembly 2. A/T finisher 3. Tray
4. Storage compartment 5. Storage compartment mask 6. Console reinforcement assembly
7. Console front bracket 8. Upper side finisher LH 9. Console cover LH
10. Rear console duct 11. Power point assembly 12. Rear cup holder assembly
13. Rear finisher assembly 14. Console rear bracket 15. Heat duct
16. Rear upper finisher 17. Console bin mat 18. Console bin
19. Console cover RH 20. Upper side finisher RH 21. A/T transmission control
22. Mask 23. Cup holder insert

LT-68
HEADLAMP AIMING CONTROL
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Removal and Installation of Headlamp Aiming SwitchEKS00B99
REMOVAL
1. Remove cluster lid A. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Carefully release the headlamp aiming switch retaining pawls
and remove the switch.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Switch Circuit InspectionEKS00B9A
Using a circuit tester, check continuity between the headlamp aiming
switch connector terminals in each operation status of the aiming
switch.
WKIA1879E
Resistor tolerance : ±5%
WKIA1882E

RF-6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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INSULATOR (Light foam block)
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 in place 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 TroubleshootingEIS005Z6
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.

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 TroubleshootingEIS00509
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.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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unit can disable the passenger front air bag completely. If this occurs the air bag diagnosis sensor unit will turn
on the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator located in the center of the instrument panel (cluster lid C).
Direct-connect SRS Component ConnectorsEHS0016L
The following SRS components use direct-connect style harness connectors.

Driver air bag module

Front passenger air bag module

LH side front curtain air bag module

LH side rear curtain air bag module

RH side front curtain air bag module

RH side rear curtain air bag module

Front LH seat belt pre-tensioner

Front RH seat belt pre-tensioner

Seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly LH

Seat belt buckle pre-tensioner assembly RH
Always pull up to release black locking tab prior to removing connector from SRS component.
Always push down to lock black locking tab after installing connector
to SRS component. When locked, the black locking tab is level with
the connector housing.
WHIA0187E
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