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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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FELT CLOTH TAPE
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 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 TroubleshootingEIS009ON
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 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
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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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 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 installed on the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator 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.
SUNROOF
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Terminals and Reference Values for BCMEIS009BK
Refer to BCS-12, "Terminals and Reference Values for BCM" .
Terminals and Reference Values for Sunroof Motor AssemblyEIS009BL
Work FlowEIS009BM
1. Check the symptom and customer's requests.
2. Understand the outline of system. Refer to RF-10, "
System Description" .
3. According to the trouble diagnosis chart, repair or replace the cause of the malfunction.
Refer to RF-17, "
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom" .
4. Does sunroof system operate normally? If Yes, GO TO 5. If No, GO TO 3.
5. Inspection End.
Te r m i n a lWire
colorItem ConditionVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
1 R Sunroof switch (UP/CLOSE) signalIgnition switch ON and sunroof
switch in UP/CLOSE position0
Ignition switch ON and sunroof
switch in OFF positionBattery voltage
5 G Sunroof switch (DOWN/OPEN) signalIgnition switch ON and sunroof
switch in DOWN/OPEN position0
Ignition switch ON and sunroof
switch in OFF positionBattery voltage
7 P BAT power supply — Battery voltage
8 O Vehicle speed signalSpeedometer operated [when
vehicle speed is approx. 40 km/h
(25 MPH)]
9 W RAP signalIgnition switch ON Battery voltage
Within 45 seconds after ignition
switch is turned OFFBattery voltage
When front door LH or RH is
opened while retained power is
operating0
10 B Ground — 0
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Trouble Diagnosis Chart by SymptomEIS009BR
BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit CheckEIS009BS
Refer to BCS-16, "BCM Power Supply and Ground Circuit Check" .
Sunroof Switch System CheckEIS009BT
1. SUNROOF SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between sunroof motor assembly connector and
ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Sunroof switch input signal circuits are OK.
NG >> GO TO 2.
Symptom Diagnostic procedure and repair order Refer to page
Sunroof does not operate.1. BCM power supply and ground circuit checkBCS-16
2. Sunroof motor assembly power supply and ground
circuit checkRF-19
3. Sunroof switch system checkRF-17
4. Replace sunroof motor assemblyRF-26
Motor does not stop at the sunroof fully-open or fully-closed
position.1. Initialization procedure checkRF-11
2. Replace sunroof motor assemblyRF-26
Retained power operation does not operate properly.1. Check the retained power operation mode settingRF-112. BCM power supply and ground circuit checkBCS-16
3. Door switch checkRF-20
4. Replace sunroof motor assemblyRF-26
Sunroof does not do the interruption detection. 1. Replace sunroof motor assemblyRF-26
ConnectorTe r m i n a l
ConditionVo l ta g e
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
R41
GroundSunroof switch is operated
to UP/CLOSE0
Other than above Battery voltage
5Sunroof switch is operated
to DOWN/OPEN0
Other than above Battery voltage
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SUNROOF
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2. SUNROOF SWITCH CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect sunroof motor assembly and sunroof switch.
3. Check continuity between sunroof motor assembly connector
R4 (A) terminals 1, 5 and sunroof switch connector R6 (B) termi-
nals 1, 3.
4. Check continuity between sunroof motor assembly connector
R4 (A) terminals 1, 5 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
3. SUNROOF SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
Check continuity between sunroof switch connector R6 terminal 2
and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
4. SUNROOF SWITCH CHECK
Check continuity between sunroof switch terminals 1, 3 and 2.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace sunroof motor assembly. Refer to RF-26,
"SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY" .
NG >> Replace sunroof switch.1 - 3 : Continuity should exist.
5 - 1 : Continuity should exist.
1 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
5 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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2 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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Terminals Condition Continuity
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2Sunroof switch is operated to
DOWN/OPENYe s
Other than above No
3Sunroof switch is operated to
UP/CLOSEYe s
Other than above No
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4. CHECK SUNROOF MOTOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM and sunroof motor assembly connectors.
3. Check continuity between BCM connector M20 (A) terminals 68,
69 and sunroof motor assembly connector R4 (B) terminals 7, 9.
4. Check continuity between BCM connector M20 (A) terminals 68,
69 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Sunroof motor assembly power supply circuits are OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to
RF-17, "
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
Door Switch Check EIS009BV
1. CHECK DOOR SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
With CONSULT-II
Check ("DOOR SW-DR" and "DOOR SW-AS") in "DATA MONITOR"
mode with CONSULT-II.
Without CONSULT-II
Check voltage between BCM connector M18, M19 terminals 12, 47
and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Door switch circuit is OK.
NG >> GO TO 2.68 - 9 : Continuity should exist.
69 - 7 : Continuity should exist.
68 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
69 - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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Monitor item Condition
DOOR SW-DRDOOR OPEN : ON
DOOR CLOSED : OFF
DOOR SW-ASDOOR OPEN : ON
DOOR CLOSED : OFF
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ItemTe r m i n a l
ConditionVoltag e
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
Front door
switch RH12
GroundDOOR OPEN
(Switch closed)0
DOOR CLOSED
(Switch open)Battery voltage
Front door
switch LH47DOOR OPEN
(Switch closed)0
DOOR CLOSED
(Switch open)Battery voltage
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WAR NIN G:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Rear SuspensionEES002FS
When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.
Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEES002CX
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are within specifications.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace it if necessary.
Wheel Alignment InspectionEES002CY
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-5, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-4, "
REAR WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Shock absorber operation.
5. Each mounting part of suspension for looseness and deformation.
6. Rear suspension beam for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
7. Vehicle height (posture).
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to RSU-13, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*)" .
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators
may not be correct.
This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.