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Camshaft(VQ35DE) ........................................... EM-84
CAN .................................................................... DI-77
CAN - Wiring diagram ......... EC-174, EC-887, AT-106,
LAN-50
, LAN-91, LAN-132, LAN-179, LAN-226,
LAN-277
, LAN-323, LAN-369, LAN-419, LAN-469,
LAN-523
, LAN-566, LAN-609, LAN-658, LAN-707
CAN (Controller Area Network) ... SB-5, BL-26, BL-60,
BL-224
, GW-19, GW-75, GW-97, SE-16
CAN communication ........... EC-173, EC-176, EC-748,
EC-886
, EC-889, AT-32, AT-105, TF-13, TF-32, WT-12,
SB-5
, BL-26, BL-60, BL-224, GW-19, GW-75, GW-97,
SE-16
, WW-11
Canister-See EVAP canister ............... EC-42, EC-752
Center bearing assembly (propeller shaft) ........ PR-12
Center bearing disassembly (propeller shaft) .... PR-11
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ................................ SC-25
Charging system ................................................ SC-23
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-29
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-64
CIGAR - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-49
Cigarette lighter ............................................... WW-49
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-17
Clock ................................................................. DI-108
CLOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. DI-108
Closed loop control .............................. EC-32, EC-742
Closed loop control (Bank 1) ........... EC-509, EC-1236
Closed loop control (Bank 2) ........... EC-509, EC-1236
Collision diagnosis ........................................... SRS-50
Combination lamp, front, removal and installation ........
LT-76
Combination lamp, rear, removal and installation ........
LT-266
Combination meter ............................................... DI-5
COMPAS - Wiring diagram ............................... DI-106
Compass .......................................................... DI-105
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-42
Compression pressure(VK45DE) .................... EM-233
Compression pressure(VQ35DE) .................... EM-101
Compressor special service tool ...................... ATC-16
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-165
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-273
Connecting rod bushing clearance .................. EM-142
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-268
Connecting rod(VK45DE) ................................ EM-268
Connecting rod(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-140
CONSULT-II Reference value (A/T) .................. AT-90
Control units (terminal arrangement) ............... PG-104
Control valve (A/T) ............................................. AT-38
Controller Area Network (CAN) ... SB-5, BL-26, BL-60,
BL-224
, GW-19, GW-75, GW-97, SE-16
Converter housing installation ............ AT-274, AT-277
COOL/F - Wiring diagram ................ EC-515, EC-1242
Coolant replacement(VQ35DE) ......................... MA-15
Cooling circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ...................... CO-38
Cooling circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) ....................... CO-9
Cooling fan motor ............ EC-524, EC-1249, EC-1250
Cooling fan(VK45DE) ........................................ CO-51
Cooling fan(VQ35DE) ........................................ CO-22
Cowl top ............................................................... EI-18
Cowl top cover .................................................... EI-18
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ............................................. EC-51
, EC-761
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ... EC-376, EC-1099
Crankshaft(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-250
Crankshaft(VQ35DE) ...................................... EM-140
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-45
CUR/SE - Wiring diagram .. EC-539, EC-545, EC-551,
EC-557
, EC-1265, EC-1271, EC-1277, EC-1283
Cylinder block boring(VK45DE) ...................... EM-271
Cylinder block(VK45DE) ................................. EM-249
Cylinder block(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-123
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VK45DE) .......... EM-235
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VQ35DE) .......... EM-104
Cylinder head(VK45DE) ................................. EM-233
Cylinder head(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-101
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. BL-28
Daytime light system ........................................... LT-79
Daytime running light - See Daytime light system LT-79
DEF - Wiring diagram ............................ SB-7, SE-118
Diagnosis sensor unit ..................................... SRS-48
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system EC-16,
EC-58
, EC-726, EC-769
Direct clutch solenoid valve ............... AT-155, AT-157
Display and amp.assembly ............... ATC-53, ATC-66
Door glass ........................................... GW-63, GW-67
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Front) ................ GW-66
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Rear) ................. GW-70
Door lock .......................................................... BL-196
Door mirror ...................................................... GW-120
Door trim ............................................................. EI-34
Door, front ........................................... BL-190, GW-63
Door, rear ............................................ BL-190, GW-67
Drive belt inspection ......................................... MA-22
Drive belt inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... MA-14
Drive belt(VK45DE) ........................................ EM-174
Drive belt(VQ35DE) .......................................... EM-15
Drive shaft ......................................................... MA-38
Drive shaft (rear) ............................................... RAX-8
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-38
DTRL - Wiring diagram ....................................... LT-84
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-144
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ECM power supply EC-166
, EC-492, EC-879, EC-1211
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-493, EC-1212
ECTS - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-228, EC-950
Electric sunroof .................................................. RF-10
Electric throttle control actuator ........ EC-613, EC-624,
EC-1344
, EC-1356
Electric throttle control actuator (VK45DE) ..... EM-179
Electric throttle control actuator (VQ35DE) ....... EM-19
Electrical load signal circuit .............. EC-697, EC-1439
Electrical unit ................................................... PG-104
Electrical units location ...................................... PG-96
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Rear disc brake ................................................. BR-29
Rear door ............................................ BL-190, GW-67
Rear parcel shelf finisher ..................................... EI-42
Rear seat ......................................................... SE-172
Rear seat belt .................................................... SB-32
Rear suspension ............................................... RSU-5
Rear window ..................................................... GW-61
Rear window defogger ...................................... GW-73
Refrigerant connection precaution ..................... ATC-7
Refrigerant discharging evacuating charging ATC-151
Refrigerant general precaution .......................... ATC-7
Refrigerant lines ............................................ ATC-151
Refrigerant pressure sensor ........... EC-692, EC-1434,
ATC-98
, ATC-167
Refrigeration cycle ........................................... ATC-20
Removal and installation (A/T) ........... AT-271, AT-275
Removal and installation (Transfer) .................... TF-44
Reverse interlock door mirror ........................... GW-96
Revolution sensor (A/T) ...................... AT-119, AT-261
Rocker cover(VK45DE) ................................... EM-199
Rocker cover(VQ35DE) ..................................... EM-51
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ......................... LT-267
ROOM/L - Wiring diagram ................................ LT-274
RP/SEN - Wiring diagram ................ EC-693, EC-1435
S
SAE J1979 - Service $01 - 09 ............. EC-54
, EC-764
SEAT - Wiring diagram ...................................... SE-98
Seat belt inspection ........................................... SB-33
Seat belt, front ................................................... SB-30
Seat belt, rear .................................................... SB-32
Seat, rear ......................................................... SE-172
Self-diagnosis (Transfer) .................................... TF-22
SEN/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-500, EC-1219
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................................... AT-230
Shift lock system .............................................. AT-229
Shock absorber (rear) ..................................... RSU-10
Side air bag (satellite) sensor .......................... SRS-46
Side curtain air bag .......................................... SRS-43
Side trim .............................................................. EI-37
SMJ (super multiple junction) .......................... PG-106
Spark plug replacement ..................................... MA-27
Spark plug replacement(VQ35DE) .................... MA-20
Spark plug(VK45DE) ....................................... EM-191
Spark plug(VQ35DE) ......................................... EM-43
Specification value ............................. EC-155, EC-868
Speedometer ........................................................ DI-5
Spiral cable ...................................................... SRS-40
SROOF - Wiring diagram .................................. RF-13
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint System ...... SRS-5
SRS - Wiring diagram ...................................... SRS-12
SRS Trouble diagnoses ..................................... SRS-8
Stabilizer bar (rear) ......................................... RSU-17
Stall test (A/T) .................................................... AT-53
Standardized relay ........................................... PG-109
START - Wiring diagram ................................... SC-11
Starter ................................................................ SC-10
Starting system .................................................. SC-10
Steering gear and linkage inspection ................ MA-36
Steering linkage ................................................. PS-18
Steering wheel and column ................... PS-10, PS-13
Steering wheel turning force .............................. PS-10
Stop lamp .......................................................... LT-243
Stop lamp switch .............................. EC-598, EC-1329
STSIG - Wiring diagram ................................... AT-109
Sun roof, electric ................................................ RF-10
Sunload sensor ............................. ATC-119, ATC-128
Sunroof .................................................. RF-25, RF-28
Sunshade ............................................................ EI-44
Supplemental Restraint System ....................... SRS-5
Supplemental restraint system - Wiring diagram ..........
SRS-12
Suspension ....................................................... MA-37
Symbols and abbreviations ...................... GI-11, GI-24
System readiness test (SRT) code ...... EC-60, EC-770
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Tachometer ........................................................... DI-5
Tail lamp ........................................................... LT-249
TCM circuit diagram ........................................... AT-52
TCM inspection table ......................................... AT-89
Thermostat(VK45DE) ....................................... CO-55
Thermostat(VQ35DE) ....................................... CO-29
Three way catalyst function (Bank 1) EC-392, EC-1113
Three way catalyst function (Bank 2) EC-392, EC-1113
Three way catalyst precautions ............................ GI-6
Three way catalyst(VK45DE) .......................... EM-183
Throttle control motor ....................... EC-619, EC-1351
Throttle control motor relay .............. EC-607, EC-1338
Throttle position sensor (TPS) .......... EC-231, EC-354,
EC-533
, EC-535, EC-640, EC-954, EC-1077, EC-1259,
EC-1261
, EC-1372
Throttle valve closed position learning . EC-95, EC-806
Tie-rod ............................................................... PS-18
Timing chain(VK45DE) ................................... EM-203
Timing chain(VQ35DE) ..................................... EM-64
Tire rotation ....................................................... MA-35
TLID - Wiring diagram ...................................... BL-211
Top tether strap child restraint ........................... SB-37
Torque converter installation ............. AT-274, AT-277
Torque convertor clutch solenoid valve AT-126, AT-128
TPS1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-356, EC-1079
TPS2 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-233, EC-956
TPS3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-642, EC-1374
Transfer control unit inspection table ................. TF-20
TRNSCV - Wiring diagram ............................... BL-281
Trouble diagnoses .............................................. GI-12
Trunk lid ........................................................... BL-203
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ...................... BL-209
TURN - Wiring diagram .................................... LT-215
Turn signal lamp ............................................... LT-211
Two trip detection logic ........................ EC-54, EC-764
Tyre pressure monitoring system - trouble diagnoses ..
WT-13
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESPFP:00000
Work FlowNIS00259
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to IP-8, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.
After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.
Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces=higher pitch noise/softer surfaces=lower pitch noises/edge to surface=chirping
Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.
Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
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DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T models, drive position on A/T models).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.
tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only
temporarily.
feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.
placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to IP-6, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE
If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
–separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
–insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure-
thane tape. A Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized Nissan Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100
135 mm (3.945.31 in)/76884-71L01: 6085 mm (2.363.35 in)/76884-
71L02: 15
25 mm (0.590.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50
50 mm (1.971.97 in)/73982-50Y00:
10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50
50 mm (1.971.97 in)
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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 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.
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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 dumpers 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. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining 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.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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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" .
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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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