2007 NISSAN 350Z INSIDE HANDLE

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 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.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingNIS0008C
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.

DOOR FINISHER
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DOOR FINISHERPFP:80900
Removal and InstallationNIS0008Q
DRIVER DOOR FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove cap inside handle portion and remove screw.
2. Remove power window main switch finisher.
3. Disconnect harness connector power window main switch.
4. Remove screw of power window main switch portion.
5. Disengage both of the door main harness clip on the rear surface of the door finisher.
6. Disengage part of the bottle holder's illumination harness connector.
7. Pull up door finisher and remove connector inside handle cable and lock knob cable.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
To install finisher, check if all clips are matched over holes of panel on vehicle, then push it.
1. Power window main switch finisher 2. Inside handle escutcheon 3. Driver door finisher assembly
4. Grommet 5. Speaker grille 6. Step lamp lens
7. Door panel assembly (LH) 8. Door grip finisher 9. Door grip
10. Power window sub switch finisher 11. Passenger door finisher assembly
Clip Pawl Metal clip
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DOOR FINISHER
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PASSENGER DOOR FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove cap inside handle portion and remove screw.
2. Insert taping flat-bladed screwdriver into edge portion, disconnect pawls, and remove door grip finisher.
3. Remove screw of door grip portion.
4. Remove power window sub switch finisher.
5. Disconnect harness connector power window sub switch.
6. Disengage both of the door main harness clip on the rear surface of the door finisher.
7. Disengage part of the bottle holder's illumination harness connector.
8. Remove screw of power window sub switch portion.
9. Pull up door finisher and remove connector inside handle cable and lock knob cable.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
To install finisher, check if all clips are matched over holes of panel on vehicle, then push it.