2007 NISSAN 350Z instrument cluster

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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 2
Precautions for Battery Service ................................ 2
Precautions .............................................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 4
Work Flow ................................................................ 4
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 4
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 5
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 5
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 5
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 5
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ....................................... 6Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ............ 6
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 6
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................. 6
DOORS ................................................................. 6
TRUNK .................................................................. 7
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ..................................... 7
SEATS ................................................................... 7
UNDERHOOD ....................................................... 7
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................... 8
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ......................... 10
Component Parts Drawing ..................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
WORK STEP ....................................................... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 16
CENTER CONSOLE ........................................... 16
CLUSTER LID C ................................................. 17

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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 TroubleshootingNIS00096
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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Removal and InstallationNIS00099
WORK STEP
When removing instrument panel, combination meter, audio and console assembly, take steps in the order
shown by the numbers below.
CAUTION:

Disconnect both battery cables in advance.

Disconnect air bag system line in advance.

Never tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance.

Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
1. Instrument panel 2. Instrument side finisher (LH) 3. Instrument driver panel upper
4. Combination meter 5. Instrument driver panel lower 6. Steering column cover
7. Steering lock escutcheon 8. Fuse cover 9. Dash side finisher (LH)
10. Unified meter and A/C amp. 11. Foot rest plate 12. Foot rest
13. Center console 14. Console boot (M/T) 15. Cluster lid C lower
16. Console finisher (A/T) 17. Console finisher (A/T ring) 18. Dash side finisher (RH)
19. Instrument side panel (RH) 20. Instrument side panel (LH) 21. Audio unit
22. Instrument passenger panel lower 23. Knee protector (RH) 24. Cluster lid C
25. NAVI switch 26. Instrument center panel 27. Instrument finisher (LH/RH)
28. Pocket mat 29. Instrument passenger panel upper 30. Instrument side finisher (RH)
31. Knee protector (LH)
Pawl Clip Metal clip
PartsReference
pageInstrument
panelCombination
meterAudio Center console
(A) Kicking plate (RH / LH)EI-35
[ 1 ] [ 1 ]
(B) Foot restEI-43
[ 2 ] [ 2 ]
(C) Dash side finisher (RH / LH)EI-35
[ 3 ] [ 3 ]
(D) Instrument driver panel lowerIP-12
[ 4 ] [ 4 ]
(E) Steering column lower coverIP-12
[ 5 ] [ 5 ]
(F) Combination meterIP-12
[ 6 ] [ 6 ]
(G) Spiral cableSRS-42
[ 7 ]
(H) Console finisher (A/T Models)IP-13
[ 8 ] [ 1 ] [ 1 ]
(I) Cluster lid C lower (A/T Models)IP-13
[ 8 ] [ 1 ] [ 1 ]
(J) Console boot (M/T Models)IP-13
[ 8 ] [ 1 ] [ 1 ]
(K)
Center console *
1IP-13[10] [ 2 ]
(L) Instrument passenger panel lowerIP-13
[11]
(M) Instrument side panel (RH / LH)IP-13
[12]
(N) Unified meter and A/C amp.IP-13
[13] [ 2 ]
(O)Instrument center panel (with NAVI
models)IP-14
[14] [ 3 ]
(P) NAVI switch (with NAVI models)IP-14
[15] [ 4 ]
(Q)
Cluster lid C*
2IP-14[16] [ 5 ]
(R) Display unit (with NAVI models)IP-14
[17]
(S) Front pillar garnish (RH / LH)EI-36
[18]
(T) Instrument driver panel upperIP-14
[19]
(U) Instrument passenger panel upperIP-14
[20]
(V) Instrument side finisher (RH)IP-14
[21]
(V) Instrument panel IP-15
[22]

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[ ]:number indicates step in removal procedures.
NOTE:
*1: Console rear pocket and coin holder bracket assembly. Refer to IP-16, "
CENTER CONSOLE" .
*2: Audio, Instrument upper box, and triple meter assembly. Refer to IP-17, "
CLUSTER LID C" .
REMOVAL
(A) Kicking Plate (RH/LH)
Remove kicking plate (RH/LH). Refer to EI-35, "BODY SIDE TRIM" .
(B) Foot Rest
Remove foot rest. Refer to EI-43, "FLOOR TRIM" .
(C) Dash Side Finisher (RH/LH)
1. Remove plastics nut.
2. Remove dash side finisher (RH/LH).
(D) Instrument Driver Panel Lower
1. Remove screws.
2. Remove data link connector.
3. Pull to disengage metal clip by removing panel in horizontal direction.
4. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor and each electrical parts.
5. Remove the grommet, and remove hood lock cable.
(E) Steering Column Lower Cover
1. Remove screws.
2. Disengage the tab, remove only lower side. (Upper side is integrated in combination meter.)
(F) Combination Meter
After removing bolts, remove harness connector.
(G) Spiral cable
Remove bolts and remove spiral cable. Refer to SRS-42, "SPIRAL CABLE" .
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(H) Console Finisher (A/T Models)
1. Insert a thin flat-bladed screwdriver wrapped with tape from
behind console finisher, and remove metal clip on back. Then
pull up and back to disengage from front metal clip.
2. Disconnect harness connector, and remove console finisher.
NOTE:
A/C controller is assembled in the console finisher. Therefore, when
installing and removing be careful not to use excessive force, etc.
(I) Cluster lid C lower (A/T Models)
1. Disconnect harness connector.
2. Remove metal clips and pawls, and remove cluster lid C lower.
(J) Console Boot (M/T Models)
1. Remove metal clip.
2. Remove shift knob. Refer to MT-12, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Disconnect harness connector, and remove console boot.
NOTE:
A/C controller is assembled in the console boot. Therefore, when
installing and removing be careful not to use excessive force, etc.
(K) Center Console
1. Remove coin holder and ashtray.
2. Remove screws.
3. Remove console sub-harness.
4. After removing, disassemble each parts. Refer to IP-16, "
CENTER CONSOLE" .
NOTE:
When removing console, be careful not to pull the harness.
(L) Instrument Passenger Panel Lower
1. Remove screws and bolt.
2. Pull panel horizontally toward you and disengage from metal clip.
(M) Instrument Side Panel (RH/LH)
1. Remove screws.
2. Pull to the side, disconnect metal clips, and remove instrument side panel.
(N) Unified Meter And A/C Amp.
Remove screws, and disconnect harness connector, and remove unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to AT C -
103, "AUTO AMP" .
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(O) Instrument Center Panel
Insert a screwdriver wrapped with tape into the gap and then remove
instrument center panel.
(P) NAVI Switch (With NAVI Models)
Remove NAVI switch. Refer to AV- 9 9 , "Removal and Installation of NAVI Switch" .
(Q) Cluster Lid C
1. Lift upward while disengaging the pawls, and pull backward to
remove the pocket mat. (Without NAVI)
2. Pull backward to remove the instrument finisher (left/right).
(Without NAVI)
3. Disengage the metal clip with the upper center pawls.
4. Remove the harness connector of the triple meter and audio unit
by pulling backward, and then remove cluster lid C.
CAUTION:
Unit is heavy, so be careful not to pinch your fingers when
working.
5. After remove cluster lid C and then remove triple meter, instru-
ment upper box and audio unit. Refer to IP-17, "
CLUSTER LID
C" .
(R) Display Unit (With NAVI Models)
Remove display unit. Refer to AV- 9 9 , "Removal and Installation of Display Unit" .
(S) Front Pillar Garnish
Pull to inside of vehicle, disconnect metal clips and remove front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-35, "BODY SIDE
TRIM" .
(T) Instrument Driver Panel Upper
1. Remove screws.
2. Disconnect metal clips, then remove instrument driver panel upper.
(U) Instrument Passenger Panel Upper
1. Remove screws.
2. Disconnect metal clips, then remove instrument passenger panel upper.
(V) Instrument Side Finisher (RH)
Using a screwdriver wrapped with tape, pry up and remove instrument side finisher.
Disconnect from metal clip and pull toward you.
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CLUSTER LID C
Disassembly
1. Remove screws, and then triple meter.
2. Remove screws, and then instrument upper box. (Without NAVI models)
3. Remove screws, and then audio unit. Refer to AV- 4 6 , "
Removal and Installation of Audio Unit (Base sys-
tem)" ,AV- 4 6 , "Locking CD Auto Changer Mechanism (Audio unit of BOSE system)" and AV- 4 7 , "Removal
and Installation of Audio Unit (BOSE system)" .
Assembly
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Triple meter 2. Screw 3. Audio
4. Cluster lid C 5. Instrument upper box
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