2006 INFINITI M35 instrument cluster

COMBINATION METERS
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Removal and Installation of Combination MeterNKS003UE
REMOVAL
1. Remove cluster lid A. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the screws (A) using power tools, and pull out combina-
tion meter (1).
3. Disconnect connector, and remove combination meter (1).
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and Assembly of Combination MeterNKS003UF
DISASSEMBLY
Disengage tabs to separate front cover.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
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1. Front cover
2. Unified meter control unit

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30
50 mm (1.181.97 in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15
25 mm (0.590.98 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. 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 TroubleshootingNIS0024B
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
applying felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate
wiring harness.
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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INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30
50 mm (1.181.97 in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15
25 mm (0.590.98 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. 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 TroubleshootingNIS0021C
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 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 from
the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.

IP-1
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
Special Service Tools ............................................... 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 ........... 6
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 6
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................. 6
DOORS ................................................................. 6TRUNK .................................................................. 7
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ..................................... 7
SEATS ................................................................... 7
UNDERHOOD ....................................................... 7
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................... 8
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ......................... 10
Component Parts Drawing ..................................... 10
Removal and Installation of Instrument Panel & Pad ... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Removal and Installation of Cluster Lid A ............... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
Removal and Installation of Cluster Lid C .............. 17
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
Removal and Installation of Glove Box Assembly ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................
... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 19
CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ....................... 19

IP-6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30
50 mm (1.181.97 in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15
25 mm (0.590.98 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. 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 TroubleshootingNIS0025A
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 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 from
the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation of Instrument Panel & PadNIS0025D
REMOVAL
1. Remove cup holder.
Backside pull up.
2. Remove switch finisher.
Disconnect harness connector.
3. Remove A/T console finisher.
Place the selector lever in "D" position.
Remove selector lever knob. Refer to AT- 2 2 2 , "Control Device
Removal and Installation" .
Lift up backside and pull back.
Disconnect harness connector.
4. Remove cluster lid C.
Pull back.
Disconnect harness connector.
1. Cup holder 2. Switch finisher 3. A/T console finisher
4. Cluster lid C 5. Console rear finisher 6. Center console
7. Glove box 8. Instrument passenger lower cover 9. Instrument side finisher (RH)
10. Glove box cover 11. Instrument finisher B 12. Instrument side finisher (LH)
13. Instrument driver lower panel 14. Instrument finisher A 15. Instrument finisher C
16. Cluster lid A 17. Combination meter 18. Steering column cover
19. Upper ventilator gurille 20. Center ventilator grille 21. Multifunction switch
22. Front display unit 23. Audio assembly 24. NAVI C/U
25. Side ventilator grille (RH/LH) 26. Front defroster grille 27. Instrument panel & pad
Pawl Clip Metal clip
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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13. Remove instrument driver lower panel.
Remove hood opener mounting bolt. Refer to BL-18,
"Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control" .
Pull back.
Disconnect harness connector.
14. Remove instrument finisher A.
Insert a remover into upper space.
15. Remove instrument finisher C.
Insert a remover into upper space
16. Remove cluster lid A
Pull back.
17. Remove combination meter. Refer to DI-27, "
Removal and Installation of Combination Meter" .
18. Remove steering column cover with power tool.
19. Remove upper ventilator grille.Refer to ATC-144, "
DUCTS AND GRILLES" .
PIIB4112E
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation of Cluster Lid ANIS0025E
When removing cluster lid A assembly, take steps in the illustration shown by the number below.
:Pawl
:Clip
:Metal clip
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument side finisher.
Insert a remover into lower space.
2. Remove instrument driver lower panel.
Remove hood opener mounting bolt. Refer to BL-18,
"Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control" .
Pull back.
Disconnect harness connector.
1. Instrument side finisher (LH) 2. Instrument driver lower panel 3. Instrument finisher A
4. Instrument finisher C 5. Cluster lid A
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PIIB4112E