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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Work FlowEIS004WZ
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 bumblebee)
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.
SBT842

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 x 50 mm (1.97 x 1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50 x 50
mm (1.97 x 1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 x 50 mm (1.18 x 1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 x 25 mm (0.59 x 0.98 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.
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 TroubleshootingEIS0062R
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 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

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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.
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.
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 rearseat back 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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REMOVAL
1. Remove center console. Refer to IP-17, "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to IP-13, "
INSTRUMENT LOWER COVER LH" .
3. Remove steering column. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to IP-14, "
Lower Instrument Panel RH and Glove Box" .
5. Remove front power socket LH. Refer to WW-54, "
Front Power Socket LH, Rear Cargo Power Socket" .
6. Remove front power socket RH. Refer to WW-54, "
Front Power Socket RH (For Cigarette Lighter), Con-
sole Power Socket" .
7. Remove combination meter. Refer to IP-14, "
Lower Instrument Panel RH and Glove Box" .
8. Remove audio unit. Refer to AV- 5 5 , "
AUDIO UNIT" .
9. Remove display unit. Refer to AV- 1 6 7 , "
DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT" .
10. Remove lower knee protector LH.
11. Remove GPS antenna. Refer to AV- 1 6 7 , "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove optical sensor. Refer to LT- 6 4 , "
Optical Sensor" .
13. Remove side ventilator assembly LH.
14. Remove side ventilator assembly RH.
15. Remove front pillar finisher. Refer to EI-36, "
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER" .
16. Remove passenger air bag module. Refer to SRS-50, "
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE"
17. Remove instrument panel.
18. Disconnect remaining instrument panel assembly electrical connectors.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Steering member brackets2. Bracket assembly LH3. Steering member assembly
4. Combination meter cover 5. Defrost grille6. Instrument panel speaker LH
7. Instrument panel 8. Bin mat9. Side ventilator assembly LH
10. Instrument lower cover LH 11. Lower knee protector LH12. Steering column cover upper
13. Steering column cover lower 14. Center console lower cover LH 15. Combination meter
16. Audio unit bracket LH 17. Driver instrument stay18. Audio unit
19. Passenger instrument stay 20. Display assembly21. Switch assembly
22. Cluster lid A 23. Cluster lid D ventilator LH24. Front passenger air bag status light
25. Power socket LH and power socket RH 26. Clock 27. Cluster lid C
28. Front air control 29. Audio control30. Hazard switch
31. Cluster lid D ventilator RH 32. Cluster lid D33. Glove box door
34. Glove box assembly 35. Lower instrument panel RH 36. Glove box striker
37. Rubber bumpers 38. Glove box damper39. Audio unit bracket RH
40. Center console lower cover RH 41. Fuse block cover 42. Side ventilator assembly RH
43. Instrument panel bracket 44. Instrument panel speaker RH 45. Bracket assembly RH
46. Key cylinder escutcheon 47. Instrument lower cover RH

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A/T fluid temperature sensor signalTR
A/T position indicator lamp signal TR R
A/T self-diagnosis signal R T
Current gear position signal TR R
Output shaft revolution signal R TR
P range signal TR R R
Turbine revolution signal R TR
ICC sensor signal T R
Buzzer output signal TR
RT
ICC OD cancel request signal R RT
ICC operation signal R RT
ICC system display signal TR
System setting signal TR
RT
1st position switch signal RT
4th position switch signal RT
Distance to empty signal T R
Fuel level low warning signal T R
Fuel level sensor signal RT
Parking brake switch signal TR
Stop lamp switch signal RTR
Tow mode switch signal RT
Vehicle speed signal RR
T
RRR R T RR
A/C switch/indicator signal TR
RT
A/C switch signal RTR
Blower fan motor switch signal RT
Day time running light request signal TR
Door switch signal R R R TR
Front fog light request signal TR
Front wiper request signal RTR
High beam request signal RT R
Signals
ECM
TCM
ICC sensor
*1
ICC unit
*1
Driver seat control unit Combination meter
Display control unit BCM
Steering angle sensor
Front air control
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) IPDM E/R

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High beam status signal
R T
Horn chirp signal TR
Ignition switch signal RT R
Key fob door unlock signal RT
Key fob ID signal RT
Key switch signal RT
Low beam request signal TR
Low beam status signal R T
Position light request signal RT R
Rear window defogger switch signal TR R
Sleep wake up signal R RT R
Theft warning horn request signal TR
Tire pressure data signal R T
Tire pressure signal RT
Turn indicator signal RT
Steering angle sensor signal TR
ABS malfunction signal RT
ABS warning lamp signal RT
Brake pressure sensor signal RT
Brake warning lamp signal RT
SLIP indicator lamp signal RT
TCS malfunction signal RT
VDC malfunction signal RT
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal RR T
VDC operation signal RT
Front wiper stop position signal RT
Hood switch signal RT
Rear window defogger control signal RRT
Signals
ECM
TCM
ICC sensor
*1
ICC unit
*1
Driver seat control unit Combination meter
Display control unit BCM
Steering angle sensor Front air control
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) IPDM E/R

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Fuel level low warning signalT R
Fuel level sensor signal RT
Parking brake switch signal TR
Stop lamp switch signal RTR
Tow mode switch signal RT
Vehicle speed signal RR
RT
RRR R T RR
A/C switch/indicator signal TR
RT
A/C switch signal RTR
Blower fan motor switch signal RT
Day time running light request signal TR
Door switch signal R R R TR
Front fog light request signal TR
Front wiper request signal RT R
High beam request signal RT R
High beam status signal R T
Horn chirp signal TR
Ignition switch signal RT R
Key fob door unlock signal RT
Key fob ID signal RT
Key switch signal RT
Low beam request signal TR
Low beam status signal R T
Position light request signal RT R
Rear window defogger switch signal TR R
Sleep wake up signal R RT R
Theft warning horn request signal TR
Tire pressure data signal R T
Tire pressure signal RT
Turn indicator signal RT
Steering angle sensor signal TR
ABS malfunction signal RT
ABS warning lamp signal RT
Signals
ECM
TCM
ICC sensor
*1
ICC unit
*1
Driver seat control unit Combination meter
Display control unit BCM
Steering angle sensor Front air control
Transfer control unit
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) IPDM E/R

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LIGHTING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .....................................................
..... 4
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” ............................................................. ..... 4
General precautions for service operations ........ ..... 4
HEADLAMP (FOR USA) ....................................... ..... 5
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ..... 5
System Description ............................................. ..... 5
OUTLINE .......................................................... ..... 5
XENON HEADLAMP ........................................ ..... 6
BATTERY SAVER CONTROL ......................... ..... 7
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION .............................. ..... 7
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (PANIC ALARM) ..... 7
CAN Communication System Description ........... ..... 7
Schematic ........................................................... ..... 8
Wiring Diagram — H/LAMP — ............................ ..... 9
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM .......... ... 13
Terminals and Reference Values for IPDM E/R .. ... 14
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ............. ... 14
Preliminary Check ............................................... ... 14
CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIR-
CUIT ................................................................. ... 14
CONSULT-II Function (BCM) .............................. ... 16
CONSULT-II OPERATION ............................... ... 16
WORK SUPPORT ............................................ ... 17
DATA MONITOR .............................................. ... 17
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 18
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS ....................... ... 18
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R) ...................... ... 19
CONSULT-II OPERATION ............................... ... 19
DATA MONITOR .............................................. ... 20
ACTIVE TEST .................................................. ... 20
Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides) .. ... 21
Headlamp HI Does Not Illuminate (One Side) .... ... 23
High Beam Indicator Lamp Does Not Illuminate . ... 24
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (Both Sides) . ... 24
Headlamp LO Does Not Illuminate (One Side) ... ... 26
Headlamps Do Not Turn OFF ............................. ... 27
Aiming Adjustment .............................................. ... 29
HEADLAMP AIMING ........................................ ... 29Bulb Replacement ...............................................
... 30
HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM ... 30
HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM ... 31
FRONT PARKING LAMP (INNER OR OUTER) ... 31
SIDE MARKER LAMP (FRONT) ......................... 31
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 31
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY .... ... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 32
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 32
FRONT COMBINATION LAMP ASSEMBLY .... ... 32
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 32
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 32
HEADLAMP (FOR CANADA) - DAYTIME LIGHT
SYSTEM - ............................................................... ... 33
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 33
System Description .............................................. ... 34
OUTLINE .......................................................... ... 34
DAYTIME LIGHT OPERATION ........................ ... 34
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION ... 34
AUTO LIGHT OPERATION .............................. ... 35
CAN Communication System Description ........... ... 35
Schematic ............................................................ ... 36
Wiring Diagram — DTRL — ................................ ... 37
Terminals and Reference Values for BCM ........... ... 41
How to Proceed With Trouble Diagnosis ............. ... 42
Preliminary Check ............................................... ... 42
CHECK BCM CONFIGURATION ..................... ... 42
INSPECTION FOR POWER SUPPLY AND
GROUND CIRCUIT .......................................... ... 42
INSPECTION PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CIR-
CUIT ................................................................. ... 43
CONSULT-II Functions ........................................ ... 44
Daytime Light Control Does Not Operate Properly
(Normal Headlamps Operate Properly) ............... ... 44
Aiming Adjustment ............................................... ... 46
Bulb Replacement ............................................... ... 46
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 46
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 46
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM .......................................... ... 47
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 47