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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
IP-13
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IP
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL LH
Removal
1. Remove LH front kick plate.
2. Remove lower dash side finisher. Refer toEI-34, "
Removal".
3. Remove front pillar finisher. Refer toEI-35, "
Removal".
4. Remove screws using power tool, and remove lower instrument
panel LH.
5. Pull rearward to release clips, disconnect connectors, and
remove lower instrument panel LH.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
COMBINATION METER
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the lower instrument panel LH. Refer toIP-13, "
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL LH".
3. Remove cluster lid A.
4. Remove screws using power tool and remove the combination meter assembly.
lDisconnect electrical connectors.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
MIIB9139E
1. Combination meter 2. Screws 3. Cluster lid A
4. Ignition key lamp assembly 5. Steering lock escutcheon 6. Screw
MIIB9140E
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RF-6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
FELT CLOTHTAPE
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 available through NISSAN Parts Department, 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 TroubleshootingEIS00CDZ
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. 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 silicon 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 to
repair the noise.
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SE-6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
FELT CLOTHTAPE
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 available through NISSAN Parts Department, 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 TroubleshootingEIS00CEI
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. 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 silicon 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 to
repair the noise.
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WW-56
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
Removal and Installation of Cigarette Lighter
EKS00P6M
REMOVAL
1. Remove lower glove box assembly. Refer toIP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY".
2. Disconnect cigarette lighter connector.
3. Remove cigalette lighter (1).
4. Remove inner socket (2) from ring (3), while pressing hook (A)
on ring (3) out from square hole (B).
5. Remove ring (3) from cluster lid D, while pressing pawls (C).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Align notches of ring and cluster lid D when installing.
SKIB6859E
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WW-58
POWER SOCKET
Removal and Installation of Front Power Socket
EKS00P6O
REMOVAL
1. Remove lower glove box assembly. Refer toIP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY".
2. Disconnect power socket connector.
3. Remove inner socket (1) and ring (2) from cluster lid D, while
pressing pawls (A).
4. Remove inner socket (1) from ring (2), while pressing the hook
(B) on ring (2) out from square hole (C).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Align notches of ring and cluster lid D when installing.
Removal and Installation of Console Power SocketEKS00P6P
REMOVAL
1. Remove inner socket from ring, while pressing the hook on ring
out from square hole.
2. Disconnect power socket connector.
3. Remove ring from power socket finisher, while pressing pawls.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Align notches of ring and cluster lid D when installing.
SKIB6448E
WKIA1035E
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