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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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.
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.
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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lFor supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer toGI-52, "Pantograph Jack,
Garage Jack and Safety Stand".
REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove transmission assembly from vehicle downward. Then hoist the engine from vehicle upward.
Preparation
1. Disconnect battery cable from negative terminal. Refer toSC-5, "BATTERY".
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer toCO-7, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
3. Remove the following parts.
lEngine undercover front, engine undercover middle, engine undercover rear; Refer toEI-15, "FRONT
BUMPER".
lHood assembly; Refer toBL-12, "HOOD".
lEngine cover; Refer toEM-20, "INTAKE MANIFOLD".
lDrive belts; Refer toEM-12, "DRIVE BELTS".
lCooling fan, fan coupling and water pump pulley; Refer toCO-19, "COOLING FAN".
lAir duct and air cleaner case; Refer toEM-15, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT".
lAir inlet tube and air inlet hose; Refer toEM-18, "CHARGE AIR COOLER".
lAlternator; Refer toSC-23, "Removal and Installation".
lRadiator, radiator shroud (upper and lower) and cooling fan assembly; Refer toCO-11, "RADIATOR"
andCO-19, "COOLING FAN".
4. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
5. Disconnect all the body-side vacuum hoses and air hoses at engine side.
Engine room RH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose and return hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer toEM-44,
"INJECTION TUBE AND FUEL INJECTOR".
2. Remove fuel filter. Refer toFL-4, "
FUEL FILTER".
3. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer toCO-23,
"THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING".
Engine room LH
1. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body with a rope to
avoid putting load on it. Refer toATC-142, "
Removal and Installation for Compressor"(automatic A/C
models) orMTC-122, "
Removal and Installation for Compressor"(manual A/C models).
Vehicle underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer toEX-3, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front propeller shaft (4WD models) and rear propeller shaft. Refer toPR-3, "
FRONT PROPEL-
LER SHAFT"(4WD models) andPR-7, "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT".
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transmission, and move it aside (M/T models). Refer toMT-16,
"TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY"andCL-11, "OPERATING CYLINDER".
4. Disconnect power steering fluid piping at a point between body and engine. Refer toPS-30, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE".
5. Remove starter motor. Refer toSC-31, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove transmission assembly. Refer toMT-16, "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY"(M/T models) orAT-
247, "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY"(A/T models).
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FUEL TANK
7. Remove fuel tank bands, and lower the transmission jack care-
fully until harness connector (A), EVAP tube (B), fuel filler hose
(E) and vent hose (F) can be disconnected.
8. Disconnect harness connector (A), EVAP tube (B), fuel filler
hose (E) and vent hose (F).
9. Supporting with hands, lower transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.
CAUTION:
lPay attention not to fall fuel tank.
lMake sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
lConfirm there is no interference with vehicle.
10. Remove fuel filler tubes, fuel filler hoses and vent hoses if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
lSurely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.
lBe sure hose clamp is not positioned on swelled area of fuel tube.
lTighten fuel hose clamp so that the flange (A) of bolt head is on
the paint mark (B) on the band.
lFit mounting band pin to the vehicle side securely.
lBefore fixing the fuel tank, temporarily install the fuel filler tube.
CAUTION:
Use genuine fuel filler tube mounting bolts or equivalent. Make sure to tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
lConnect quick connector as follows.
1. Check connection for damage and foreign materials.
2. Align the connector with the tube, then insert connector straight into tube until a click is heard.
3. After connecting, make sure that the connection is secure by following the steps below.
lVisually confirm that the two tabs are connected to connector.
C : Fuel feed tube
D : Fuel return tube
PBIC3375E
Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hose : 25 mm (0.98 in)
PBIC4058E
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PRECAUTIONS
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the²ACC²position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the²LOCK²position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
General PrecautionsEAS001GJ
lDo not operate the engine for an extended period of time without
proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable
materials. Special care should be taken when handling any
inflammable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refriger-
ant gas, etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area, be
sure to properly ventilate the area before working with hazard-
ous materials.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
lBefore jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire
blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After
jacking up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety
stands at the points designated for proper lifting before working
on the vehicle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
lWhen removing a heavy component such as the engine or
transaxle/transmission, be careful not to lose your balance and
drop them. Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts,
especially the brake tubes and master cylinder.
lBefore starting repairs which do not require battery power:
Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
lIf the battery terminals are disconnected, recorded memory of
radio and each control unit is erased.
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
HSEAT - Wiring diagram .......................SE-14,SE-17
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IATS - Wiring diagram .....................................EC-100
Identification plate ...............................................GI-57
Idle speed ..........................................................EC-38
Ignition key hole illumination .............................LT-145
ILL - Wiring diagram .........................................LT-166
Illumination .......................................................LT-162
In vehicle sensor ...........................ATC-108,ATC-118
INJE/PW - Wiring diagram ...............................EC-284
INJECT - Wiring diagram .....EC-128,EC-240,EC-289
Injection nozzle .......EM-44,EC-123,EC-125,EC-237
Injector adjustment value ...................EC-271,EC-273
Injector adjustment value registration ................EC-25
Input clutch solenoid valve .................AT-132,AT-134
Instrument panel ..................................................IP-10
INT/V - Wiring diagram ....................................EC-315
Intake air control valve control solenoid valve .EC-314
Intake air temperature sensor ............................EC-98
Intake door control linkage adjustment ............ATC-79
Intake door motor ..........ATC-77,ATC-129,MTC-109
Intake manifold ..................................................EM-20
Intake sensor ..ATC-114,ATC-120,MTC-95,MTC-99
Interior .................................................................EI-33
Interior lamp ......................................................LT-145
Interior lamp on-off control ................................LT-145
IPDM (Intelligent power distribution module engine
room) .................................................................PG-14
ISO 15031-2 Terminology ..................................GI-61
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Jacking points .....................................................GI-52
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Key illumination ................................................LT-145
KEYLES - Wiring diagram ..................................BL-93
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Leaf spring (rear) ..............................................RSU-7
Length (Dimensions) ..........................................GI-60
License lamp ....................................................LT-125
Lifting points .......................................................GI-52
Line pressure solenoid valve ...........................AT-114
Line pressure test (A/T) .....................................AT-44
Liquid gasket application ................EM-5,LU-2,CO-2
Location of electrical units .................................PG-71
Low coast brake solenoid valve ..........AT-152,AT-154
Lubricant (R134a) A/C ......................ATC-24,MTC-24
Lubricants ..........................................................MA-14
Lubrication circuit (engine) ..................................LU-4
Lubrication oil A/C ............................ATC-24,MTC-24
Lubrication-locks, hinges and hood latches .......MA-39
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MAFS - Wiring diagram .....................................EC-94
Magnet clutch .ATC-87,ATC-143,MTC-79,MTC-123
MAIN - Wiring diagram ......................................EC-72
Main drive gear (M/T) ........................................MT-21
Mainshaft (M/T) ..................................................MT-21
Major overhaul (Final drive)FFD-17,RFD-15,RFD-82
Major overhaul (Transfer) ................................TF-112
Malfunction indicator (MI) ..................................EC-28
Map lamp ..........................................................LT-145
Mass air flow sensor (MAFS) .............................EC-92
Master cylinder (brake) ......................................BR-17
Master cylinder (clutch) ........................................CL-9
Meter .....................................................................DI-4
METER - Wiring diagram ....................................DI-10
MI & data link connectors circuit ......................EC-354
MIL/DL - Wiring diagram ..................................EC-354
Mode door control linkage adjustment ............ATC-65,
MTC-59
Mode door motor ............ATC-63,ATC-130,MTC-58,
MTC-110
Model variation ...................................................GI-56
Multiport fuel injection precautions .......................GI-6
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NATS - Wiring diagram ....................................BL-173
NATS (Nissan anti-theft system) precautions .......GI-3
NVH troubleshooting (AX) .................................FAX-4
NVH troubleshooting (BR) ...................................BR-5
NVH troubleshooting (EM) ................................EM-10
NVH troubleshooting (Final drive) ........FFD-6,RFD-7,
RFD-39
NVH troubleshooting (M/T) ..................................MT-6
NVH troubleshooting (Propeller shaft) .................PR-2
NVH troubleshooting (ST) ....................................PS-5
NVH troubleshooting (Transfer) .........................TF-11
NVH troubleshooting (WT)NVH troubleshooting (WT) .
WT-2
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Oil cooler (engine) .............................................LU-11
Oil filter .................................................................LU-8
Oil pan (engine) ................................................EM-36
Oil pressure (engine) ...........................................LU-5
Oil pump (A/T) .................................................AT-281
Oil pump (engine) ..............................................LU-14
Oil seal replacement (engine) ...........................EM-70
Oil seal replacement (front of final drive) ...........FFD-9
Oil seal replacement (side of final drive) ..........FFD-13
On board diagnostic system ..............................EC-27
Operating cylinder (clutch) .................................CL-11
Overheat ..........................................................EC-132
Oversize piston ...............................................EM-129