2007 NISSAN 350Z lock

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BODY, LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 5
Precautions for Battery Service ................................ 5
Precautions for Work ................................................ 5
PREPARATION ........................................................... 6
Special Service Tools ............................................... 6
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 6
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 7
Work Flow ................................................................ 7
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 7
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 8
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 8
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 8
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 8
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ....................................... 9
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ........... 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 9
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................. 9
DOORS ................................................................. 9
TRUNK ................................................................ 10
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ................................... 10
SEATS ................................................................. 10
UNDERHOOD ..................................................... 10
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................. 11
HOOD ....................................................................... 13
Fitting Adjustment .................................................. 13
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 13
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ............... 13
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ................... 14
Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly .......... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control ..... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Hood Lock Control Inspection ................................ 17RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT .................................. 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM .............................. 21
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 21
FOR COUPE ....................................................... 21
FOR ROADSTER ................................................ 22
System Description ................................................. 23
POWER WINDOW SERIAL LINK ....................... 24
OUTLINE ............................................................. 24
Schematic ............................................................... 25
Wiring Diagram — D/LOCK — /For Coupe ............ 26
Wiring Diagram — D/LOCK — /For Roadster ........ 31
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............... 34
Terminal and Reference Value for Power Window
Main Switch ............................................................ 34
Work Flow ............................................................... 35
CONSULT-III Function (BCM) ................................ 35
WORK SUPPORT ............................................... 35
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 35
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 35
Trouble Diagnoses Symptom Chart ....................... 36
Check Power Supply and Ground Circuit of BCM ... 37
CHECK FUSE ..................................................... 37
Check Door Switch ................................................. 38
Check Key Switch (insert) ...................................... 40
Check Door Lock and Unlock Switch ..................... 42
Check Driver Side Door Lock Actuator ................... 45
Check Passenger Side Door Lock Actuator ........... 46
Check Door Key Cylinder Switch ............................ 47
Check Back Door Opener Switch ........................... 48
Check Back Door Opener Actuator ........................ 50
FUEL FILLER LID OPENER ..................................... 52
System Description/For RoadSter .......................... 52
FUEL LID OPEN OPERATION ............................ 52
FUEL LID OPENER CANCEL OPERATION ....... 52
Wiring Diagram — F/LID — /For Coupe ................. 53
Wiring Diagram — F/LID — / For Roadster ............ 54
CONSULT-III Function (BCM)/For Roadster .......... 55

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ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 55
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM/For Road-
ster .......................................................................... 56
Trouble Diagnosis/For Roadster ............................. 56
FUEL LID DOSE NOT OPEN WITH FUEL LID
OPENER SWITCH .............................................. 56
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM ..................... 59
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location ... 59
FOR COUPE ....................................................... 59
FOR ROADSTER ................................................ 60
System Description ................................................. 61
INPUTS ............................................................... 61
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................ 62
CAN Communication System Description .............. 63
CAN Communication Unit ....................................... 63
Schematic ............................................................... 64
Wiring Diagram — KEYLES — /For Coupe ............ 65
Wiring Diagram — KEYLES — /For Roadster ........ 68
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ................ 71
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ........ 72
CONSULT-III Function (BCM) ................................. 72
CONSULT-III Application Items for BCM ................ 73
“MULTI REMOTE CONTENT” ............................. 73
CONSULT-III Application Items for IPDM E/R ........ 74
DATA MONITOR .................................................. 74
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 74
Work Flow ............................................................... 75
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom .................... 75
Check Key Fob Battery and Function ..................... 77
Check ACC Switch ................................................. 78
Check Door Switch ................................................. 79
DRIVER SIDE DOOR SWITCH AND PASSEN-
GER SIDE DOOR SWITCH CHECK ................... 79
CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH /FOR COUPE ... 81
Check Trunk Lid Lock Assembly (Trunk Room Lamp
Switch) / For Roadster ............................................ 83
Check Key Switch ................................................... 84
Check IPDM E/R Operation .................................... 85
Check Remote Keyless Entry Receiver .................. 85
Check Horn Function .............................................. 88
Check Headlamp Alarm .......................................... 88
Check Interior Lamp Operation .............................. 88
ID Code Entry Procedure ....................................... 89
KEY FOB ID SETUP WITH CONSULT-III ........... 89
KEY FOB ID SETUP WITHOUT CONSULT-III .... 90
Key Fob Battery Replacement ................................ 91
Removal and Installation of Remote Keyless Entry
Receiver ................................................................. 92
REMOVAL ........................................................... 92
INSTALLATION .................................................... 92
DOOR ........................................................................ 93
Fitting Adjustment ................................................... 93
COUPE ................................................................ 93
DOOR .................................................................. 93
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT .................................... 93
ROADSTER ......................................................... 94
DOOR .................................................................. 94
STRIKER ADJUSTMENT .................................... 94DOVE TAIL FEMALE ADJUSTMENT (ROAD-
STER) .................................................................. 95
Removal and Installation ......................................... 95
REMOVAL ............................................................ 95
INSTALLATION .................................................... 96
Removal and Installation of Dove Tail Male &
Female (Roadster) .................................................. 96
REMOVAL ............................................................ 96
INSTALLATION .................................................... 96
Door Weatherstrip ................................................... 97
REMOVAL ............................................................ 97
INSTALLATION .................................................... 97
DOOR LOCK ............................................................. 98
Component Structure .............................................. 98
Inspection and Adjustment ...................................... 98
EXTERIOR HANDLE ROD ADJUSTMENT ......... 98
Removal and Installation ......................................... 98
REMOVAL ............................................................ 98
INSTALLATION .................................................... 99
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 99
DISASSEMBLY .................................................... 99
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 99
BACK DOOR ...........................................................100
Fitting Adjustment .................................................100
VERTICAL/LATERAL CLEARANCE ADJUST-
MENT .................................................................100
Back Door Assembly .............................................100
REMOVAL ..........................................................100
INSTALLATION ..................................................101
INSPECTION .....................................................101
Removal and Installation of Back Door Striker ......101
REMOVAL ..........................................................101
INSTALLATION ..................................................102
Removal and Installation of Back Door Stay .........102
REMOVAL ..........................................................102
INSTALLATION ..................................................102
Removal and Installation of Back Door Weatherstrip .103
REMOVAL ..........................................................103
INSTALLATION ..................................................103
BACK DOOR LOCK ................................................104
Removal and Installation of Back Door Lock & Back
Door Opener Actuator ...........................................104
REMOVAL ..........................................................104
INSTALLATION ..................................................104
INSPECTION .....................................................104
Removal and Installation of Back Door Opener
Switch (External) ...................................................105
REMOVAL ..........................................................105
INSTALLATION ..................................................105
Removal and Installation of Back Door Emergency
Opener Cable ........................................................106
REMOVAL ..........................................................106
INSTALLATION ..................................................106
TRUNK LID ..............................................................107
Fitting Adjustment .................................................107
LONGITUDINAL AND LATERAL CLEARANCE
ADJUSTMENT ...................................................107
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ..................107
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Assembly ..108

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INSTALLATION ................................................. 108
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Stay .......... 109
REMOVAL ......................................................... 109
INSTALLATION ................................................. 109
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Lock Assem-
bly ......................................................................... 109
REMOVAL ......................................................... 109
INSTALLATION ................................................. 109
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Striker ....... 109
REMOVAL ......................................................... 109
INSTALLATION .................................................. 110
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Emergency
Opener Cable ....................................................... . 111
REMOVAL ......................................................... . 111
INSTALLATION ................................................. . 111
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Hinge ......... 112
REMOVAL .......................................................... 112
INSTALLATION .................................................. 112
Removal and Installation of Lift Spring .................. 112
REMOVAL .......................................................... 112
INSTALLATION .................................................. 112
Removal and Installation of Trunk Lid Weatherstrip .. 113
REMOVAL .......................................................... 113
INSTALLATION .................................................. 113
TRUNK LID OPENER ..............................................114
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .. 114
System Description ............................................... 114
TRUNK LID OPENER CANCEL OPERATION .. 115
TRUNK OPENER OPERATION WITH KEY FOB .. 115
Wiring Diagram—T/LID— ..................................... 116
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM .............. 118
CONSULT-III Function (BCM) ............................... 119
ACTIVE TEST .................................................... 119
Trouble Diagnosis ................................................ 120
TRUNK DOSE NOT OPEN WITH TRUNK LID
OPENER SWITCH ............................................ 120
TRUNK DOSE NOT CLOSE ............................. 123
VEHICLE SECURITY (THEFT WARNING) SYSTEM . 125
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location . 125
System Description .............................................. 126
DESCRIPTION .................................................. 126
POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND .................... 127
INITIAL CONDITION TO ACTIVATE THE SYS-
TEM ................................................................... 127
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM ALARM OPER-
ATION ............................................................... 127
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM DEACTIVATION . 127
PANIC ALARM OPERATION ............................ 128
CAN Communication System Description ............ 128
CAN Communication Unit .................................... 128
Schematic ............................................................ 129
Wiring Diagram — VEHSEC — ........................... 130
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM ............. 135
Terminals and Reference Value for IPDM E/R ..... 137
CONSULT-III Function (BCM) .............................. 137
CONSULT-III APPLICATION ITEM ................... 137
CONSULT-III Function (IPDM E/R) ...................... 138
CONSULT-III APPLICATION ITEM ................... 138Trouble Diagnosis .................................................138
WORK FLOW ....................................................138
Preliminary Check ................................................139
Symptom Chart .....................................................140
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ........................................141
1 – 1 CHECK DOOR SWITCH ..........................141
1 – 2 CHECK BACK DOOR SWITCH (COUPE) .143
1 – 3 CHECK TRUNK LID LOCK ASSEMBLY
(TRUNK ROOM LAMP SWITCH) (ROADSTER) .145
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ........................................146
CHECK SECURITY INDICATOR LAMP ...........146
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ........................................147
CHECK DOOR KEY CYLINDER SWITCH ........147
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ........................................148
CHECK VEHICLE SECURITY HORN ALARM . 148
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ........................................148
CHECK VEHICLE SECURITY HEADLAMP
ALARM ..............................................................148
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ........................................149
CHECK DOOR LOCK AND UNLOCK SWITCH .149
NVIS (NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM-
NATS) ......................................................................150
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location .150
System Description ...............................................151
System Composition .............................................152
ECM Re-communicating Function ........................152
Wiring Diagram — NATS — .................................153
Terminals and Reference Value for BCM .............154
CONSULT-III .........................................................154
CONSULT-III INSPECTION PROCEDURE .......154
CONSULT-III DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODE
FUNCTION ........................................................154
NVIS (NATS) SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
ITEM CHART .....................................................154
Work Flow .............................................................155
Trouble Diagnoses ...............................................156
SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART 1 ..........................156
SYMPTOM MATRIX CHART 2 ..........................157
DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DIAGRAM ...................157
Diagnostic Procedure 1 ........................................158
Diagnostic Procedure 2 ........................................159
Diagnostic Procedure 3 ........................................160
Diagnostic Procedure 4 ........................................161
Diagnostic Procedure 5 ........................................163
Diagnostic Procedure 6 ........................................165
How to Replace NATS Antenna Amp. ..................166
INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER ...........167
Wiring Diagram — TRNSCV — ............................167
Trouble Diagnoses ...............................................168
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ............................168
BODY REPAIR ........................................................170
Body Exterior Paint Color (Coupe) .......................170
Body Exterior Paint Color (Roadster) ...................171
Body Component Parts (Coupe) ..........................172
UNDERBODY COMPONENT PARTS ..............172
BODY COMPONENT PARTS ...........................174
Body Component Parts (Roadster) ......................176
UNDERBODY COMPONENT PARTS ..............176
BODY COMPONENT PARTS ...........................178

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DESCRIPTION ..................................................180
ANTI-CORROSIVE WAX ...................................181
UNDERCOATING ..............................................182
STONE GUARD COAT ......................................183
Body Sealing (Coupe) ..........................................184
DESCRIPTION ..................................................184
Body Sealing (Roadster) ......................................188
DESCRIPTION ..................................................188
Body Construction (Coupe) ..................................191
BODY CONSTRUCTION ..................................191
Body Construction (Roadster) ..............................192
BODY CONSTRUCTION ..................................192
Body Alignment (Coupe) ......................................193
BODY CENTER MARKS (COUPE) ...................193
PANEL PARTS MATCHING MARKS (COUPE) .194
DESCRIPTION ..................................................195
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................196
UNDERBODY ....................................................198
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (COUPE) .......200
REAR BODY (COUPE) .....................................202
Body Alignment (Roadster) ..................................204
BODY CENTER MARKS (ROADSTER) ...........204
PANEL PARTS MATCHING MARKS (ROAD-
STER) ................................................................205
DESCRIPTION ..................................................206
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................207
UNDERBODY ....................................................209
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT (ROADSTER) .211
SOFT TOP MOUNTING BRACKET (ROAD-
STER) ................................................................213
REAR BODY (ROADSTER) ..............................215
Handling Precautions For Plastics (Coupe) ..........217
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS ..217LOCATION OF PLASTIC PARTS (COUPE) ......218
Handling Precautions For Plastics (Roadster) ......220
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS ..220
LOCATION OF PLASTIC PARTS (ROADSTER) .221
Precautions In Repairing High Strength Steel .......223
HIGH STRENGTH STEEL (HSS) USED IN NIS-
SAN VEHICLES .................................................223
Replacement Operations (Coupe) ........................226
DESCRIPTION ..................................................226
HOODLEDGE (COUPE) ....................................229
FRONT SIDE MEMBER (COUPE) ....................230
FRONT SIDE MEMBER (PARTIAL REPLACE-
MENT) (COUPE) ...............................................232
FRONT PILLAR (COUPE) .................................233
OUTER SILL (COUPE) ......................................235
REAR FENDER (COUPE) .................................236
REAR PANEL (COUPE) ....................................237
REAR FLOOR REAR (COUPE) ........................238
REAR SIDE MEMBER EXTENSION (COUPE) .240
Replacement Operations (Roadster) ....................242
DESCRIPTION ..................................................242
HOODLEDGE (ROADSTER) .............................245
FRONT SIDE MEMBER (ROADSTER) .............246
FRONT SIDE MEMBER (PARTIAL REPLACE-
MENT) (ROADSTER) ........................................248
FRONT PILLAR (ROADSTER) ..........................249
OUTER SILL (ROADSTER) ...............................251
REAR FENDER (ROADSTER) ..........................253
LOCK PILLAR REINFORCEMENT (ROAD-
STER) ................................................................254
REAR PANEL (ROADSTER) .............................256
REAR FLOOR REAR (ROADSTER) .................257
REAR SIDE MEMBER EXTENSION (ROAD-
STER) ................................................................259

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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 BL-11, "
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 BL-9, "
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 (3.94×5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60×85 mm (2.36×3.35 in)/76884-
71L02: 15×25 mm (0.59×0.98 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 (1.97×1.97 in)/73982-50Y00:
10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50×50 mm (1.97×1.97 in)

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INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTHTAPE
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 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.
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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.