2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL fender

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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
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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

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FRONT BUMPER

REMOVAL
1. Remove front grille. Refer to EI-19, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove mounting screws and clips on RH/LH front fender protector.
3. Remove front bumper fascia mounting screws from RH/LH front fender.
4. Remove clips from the top surface of front bumper and bolts from the lower surface.
5. Press down tabs A (1 each on left/right sides) on bumper fascia to remove. Then disengage tabs B (1
each on left/right sides) on the fender and remove bumper fascia assembly.
CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
6. Remove energy shock absorber.
7. Remove mounting nuts from bumper reinforcement assembly.
8. Remove mounting nuts from bumper upper retainer assembly.
9. Remove mounting bolts from bumper stay assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installation, adjust the clearance.

REAR BUMPER
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REAR BUMPERPFP:H5022
Removal and InstallationEIS000MY
CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Do not apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with
oil.
REMOVAL
1. Remove mounting nuts on rear bumper protector.
2. Remove RH/LH chipping protector.
3. Remove mounting screws on RH/LH rear fender protector.
1. Rear bumper fascia 2. Reflector 3. Chipping protector
4. Bumper stay 5. Rear bumper energy absorber 6. Rear bumper protector
7. Rear bumper finisher 8. Rear fog lamp
PIIB0590E

FENDER PROTECTOR
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FENDER PROTECTORPFP:63840
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REMOVAL
1. Remove screws and clips of fender protector.
2. Remove fender protector (front/rear).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Front fender 2. Clip 3. Fender protector
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FRONT FOG LAMP
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Bulb Replacement EKS003DI
1. Remove fog lamp. Refer to LT- 111 , "Removal and Installation" .
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Remove the bulb from its socket.
4. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Never touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease
and other oily matters away from it. Never touch bulb by
hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning
may result.

Never leave bulb out of fog lamp housing for a long time because dust, moisture smoke, etc. May
affect the performance of fog lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with new one.
Removal and Installation EKS003DJ
REMOVAL
1. Remove fender protector. Refer to EI-21, "FENDER PROTECTOR" .
2. Disconnect fog lamp connector.
3. Remove fog lamp mounting nuts from fog lamp bracket.
4. Pull out fog lamp from vehicle and disconnect connector.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.Front fog lamp : 12V - 55W (H11)
PKIA5559E
PKIA5560E
Fog lamp mounting bolt
: 5.5 N·m (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)

FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
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Removal and Installation of Washer Tank EKS0032X
REMOVAL
1. Remove washer tank inlet mounting screw and pull out washer
tank inlet.
2. Remove fender protector. Refer to EI-21, "
FENDER PROTEC-
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3. Remove washer motor connector.
4. Remove washer tank mounting screw and pawl.
5. Remove washer hose, and remove the washer tank from the
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
After installation, add water up to the upper level of the washer tank inlet, and check for water leaks.
Removal and Installation of Washer Motor EKS0032Y
REMOVAL
1. Remove fender protector. Refer to EI-21, "FENDER PROTECTOR"
2. Remove washer motor connector and hose.
3. Pull out washer motor in the direction of the arrow in the figure,
and remove the washer motor from the washer tank.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing washer motor, there should be no packing twists, etc.
PKIA0484E
PKIA8885E
Washer tank mounting screw
: 4.5 N·m (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)
PKIC0591E

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Checking Body CorrosionELS000C0
Visually check body panels for collision damage (scratches, chipping, rubbing, etc.) or damage to the anti-cor-
rosion materials. In particular, check the following locations.
HEMMED PANELS
Hood front end, door lower end, trunk lid rear end, etc.
PANEL JOINT
Side sill of rear fender and center pillar, rear wheel housing of rear fender, around strut tower in engine com-
partment, etc.
PANEL EDGE
Trunk lid opening, sunroof opening, fender wheel-arch flange, fuel filler lid flange, around holes in panel, etc.
PARTS CONTACT
Waist moulding, windshield moulding, bumper, etc.
PROTECTORS
Damage or condition of mudguard, fender protector, chipping protector, etc.
ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS
Damage or separation of anti-corrosion materials under the body.
DRAIN HOLES
Condition of drain holes at door and side sill. When repairing corroded areas, refer to the Corrosion Repair
Manual.