2007 NISSAN 350Z ECU

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
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 RF-7, "
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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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 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.

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SOFT TOP
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7. Install 5th bow finisher to 5th bow.
8. Install 5th bow side finisher (RH/LH) to 5th bow.
9. Install new pads and fabric tapes.
10. Secure 5th bow finisher harness with new nonwoven fabric if necessary.
Installation
1. Apply double faced adhesive tape for frame.
2. Put soft top cover on frame.
PIIB1309E
PIIB1412E
PIIB1599E
A: Upper side of 1st bow
B: Under side of 1st bow
C: Outer side of A link (between grommets)
D: Outer and under side of 1st bow edge
PIIB1322E

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3. Put glass stays and defogger harnesses into sleeves on both side of rear window.
NOTE:

Out side bag is for glass stay.

Inside bag is for harness.
4. Hook soft top cover inner fabric edge to 3rd bow retainer and press retainer to hold securely.
5. Hook soft top cover inner fabric edge to 2nd bow retainer and press retainer to hold securely.
6. Wrap soft top cover around 4th bow and fix soft top cover by vel-
cro fastener.
7. Insert soft top cover wire to A link.
8. Tighten soft top cover wire rear bracket to C link with screw.
(Face tension wire outside.)
9. Hook soft top cover wire spring on C link and bend the hook of wire spring to prevent unhooking the hook.
PIIB1321E
PIIB0984E
PIIB1311E
PIIB0985E

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15. Open 5th bow then secure soft top cover to 5th bow finisher
upper surface with rivet.
16. Close 5th bow then wrap soft top cover around 5th bow.
17. Secure soft top cover to 5th bow with rivet.
18. Secure soft top cover to C link with rivet.
19. Align screw hole on soft top cover and the bottom of C link, and
then tighten with screw.
NOTE:

During tighten up the screw, insert a thin metal rod such as a
nail [diameter: 4mm (0.16in)] to a clip hole near the screw to
align holes of soft top cloth and its backing plastic plate, and C
link frame.

Tighten screw while holding soft top at certain angle for easy
screw installation.
PIIB1313E
PIIB1003E
PIIB1315E
PIIB1299E

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SOFT TOP
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4. Replace rivet retainer on back of 5th bow finisher with a new one.
5. Secure 5th bow finisher with rivet, and then apply nonwoven fabric.
6. Install 5th bow finisher and 5th bow finisher (RH/LH).
7. Apply pad on 5th bow finisher.
NOTE:
Apply pad to the original position.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
PIIB0726E
PIIA9853E

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STORAGE LID
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Secure left, right, and front end of storage room finisher with remaining part when removing using double-
faced adhesive tape.
Adjustment of Storage LidNIS00084
ADJUSTMENT IN FULLY CLOSED POSITION
A-A Clearance Adjustment
Loosen nuts of storage lid hinge. Adjust storage lid until the clear-
ance is within the specification.
B-B Clearance Adjustment
Loosen nut of storage lid striker lock, and adjust it until the clearance is within the specification.
C-C Clearance Adjustment, A-A Evenness Adjustment
Loosen nuts of storage lid hinge. Adjust storage lid height by
exchanging or adding shim until the evenness is within the specifica-
tion.
PIIA7884E
PIIA8857E
PIIA7954E