2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL center console

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 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 TroubleshootingEIS008C9
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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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
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CONTENTS
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SECTION EI
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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions .............................................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 5
Work Flow ................................................................ 5
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 5
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 6
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 6
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 6
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 6
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ....................................... 7
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ........... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 7
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................. 7
DOORS ................................................................. 7
TRUNK .................................................................. 8
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ..................................... 8
SEATS ................................................................... 8
UNDERHOOD ....................................................... 8
Diagnostic Worksheet .............................................. 9
CLIP AND FASTENER ..............................................11
Clip and Fastener .................................................... 11
FRONT BUMPER ..................................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
REAR BUMPER ....................................................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
FRONT GRILLE ........................................................ 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19COWL TOP ............................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
FENDER PROTECTOR ............................................ 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING ..................................... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
SIDE GUARD MOLDING .......................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
DOOR OUTSIDE LOWER MOLDING ...................... 25
Removal and Installation ........................................ 25
REMOVAL ........................................................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
SIDE SILL PROTECTOR .......................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
ROOF RAIL ............................................................... 27
Removal and Installation (for Hyper Roof Rail) ...... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
Removal and Installation (for Roof Rail) ................. 28
REMOVAL ........................................................... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................... 29
ROOF SPOILER ....................................................... 30
Removal and Installation ........................................ 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
LICENSE LAMP FINISHER ...................................... 31
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
REMOVAL ........................................................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 31

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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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 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 TroubleshootingEIS008NU
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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FLOOR TRIM

FLOOR TRIMPFP:74902
Removal and InstallationEIS000NC
REMOVAL
1. Remove front seat and rear seat cushions. Refer to SE-26, "Removal and Installation" and SE-34,
"Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove clips and remove rear floor carpet.
3. Remove center console.
4. Remove lower instrument cover.
5. Remove lower instrument center panel.
6. Remove floor anchor bolt of front seat belt. Refer to SB-3, "
Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt" .
7. Remove front and rear kick panels.
8. Remove center pillar lower garnish.
9. Remove front and rear body-side welts.
10. Remove the dashboard side finisher.
11. Remove footrest.
12. Remove carpet hooks and clips.
13. Remove carpet from the carpet anchor clips.
14. Remove floor carpet.
NOTE:

For steps 3-5, refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .

For steps 7-10, refer to EI-35, "Removal and Installation" .
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Floor carpet 2. Foot rest 3. Carpet hook
4. Model number plate cover 5. Rear floor carpet

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions .............................................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 4
Work Flow ................................................................ 4
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 4
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 5
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 5
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 5
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 5
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ....................................... 6
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ........... 6INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 6
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................. 6
DOORS ................................................................. 6
TRUNK .................................................................. 7
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ..................................... 7
SEATS ................................................................... 7
UNDERHOOD ....................................................... 7
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................... 8
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ......................... 10
Component Parts Location ..................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
WORK ITEM TABLE ............................................ 11
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 19
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................... 19
INSTRUMENT CENTER LOWER PANEL .......... 21

IP-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 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 TroubleshootingEIS008NY
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.

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Removal and InstallationEIS008BT
WORK ITEM TABLE
1. Cluster lid A 2. Combination meter 3. Screw
4. Front speaker grille (LH) 5. Cup holder (LH) 6. Side ventilator grille (LH)
7. Driver box 8. Nut 9. Instrument stay
10. Tweeter (LH) 11. Instrument finisher (RHD models) 12. Instrument panel
13. Display unit 14. Center ventilator grille (LH) 15. Instrument driver lower panel
16. Steering column cover (upper) 17. Steering lock escutcheon 18. Steering column cover (lower)
19. A/T control finisher (A/T) 20. Console boot (M/T) 21. Console mask
22. Rear console assembly 23. Center console 24. Instrument panel stay cover (RH)
25. Instrument panel lower cover (RH) 26. Instrument panel stay cover (LH) 27. Instrument panel lower cover (LH)
28. Instrument lower panel 29. Cluster lid finisher 30. A/C controller
31. Audio unit 32. Glove box 33. Glove box pin
34. Instrument center lower box 35. Center ventilator grille (RH) 36. Cluster lid C
37. Glove box cover 38. NAVI control unit 39. Upper glove box
40. Side ventilator grille (RH) 41. Tweeter (RH) 42. Front speaker grille (RH)
43. Cup holder (LH) 44. Front passenger air bag module
Components Parts Location Refer toInstrument
panelCombination
meterDisplay unit Audio Console
Front speaker grille (LH/RH)IP-12
[1]
Cluster lid “A”IP-12
[2] [1]
Combination meterIP-12
[3] [2]
Driver boxIP-13
[4]
Steering lock escutcheon,
steering column cover (upper/
lower)IP-13
[5]
Instrument driver lower panel IP-13
[6]
Instrument panel finisher (RHD
Models)IP-13
[7]
A/T control finisher (A/T)/Con-
sole boot (M/T) fuse block lidIP-14
IP-14[8] [1]
Center consoleIP-14
[9] [2]
Cluster lid “C”IP-15
[10] [1] [1]
Audio unitAV- 3 4
[11] [2]
A/C controllerATC-120
[12]
Display unitAV- 1 0 9
[13] [2]
Instrument lower panelIP-15
[14]
Instrument panel lower cover IP-16
[15]
Instrument panel stay cover
(LH/RH)IP-16
[16]
Cluster lid finisherIP-16
[17]
Instrument center lower panelIP-16
[18]
Glove boxIP-17
[19]
Glove box coverIP-17
[20]
Upper glove boxIP-17
[21]
NAVI control unitAV- 1 0 7
[22]
Front passenger air bag mod-
uleSRS-35
[23]
Front pillar garnishEI-35
[24]

IP-14
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

A/T Control Finisher (A/T Models)
1. Insert a screwdriver wrapped with a shop cloth into cutout of fin-
isher front end and hold it up, and then disengage clips of side
surface rear end.
2. Pull up and remove.
Console Boot (M/T Models)
1. Remove by rotating shift knob.
2. Hold it from console boot inside and pull up to remove.
Center Console
1. Hold the protrusion of console mask from the bottom of parking
brake lever, and then remove console mask.
2. Pull up and back to disengage front pawls, and remove rear con-
sole assembly.
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PIIA7400E
PIIA7401E
PIIB6371E