2008 INFINITI FX35 cluster

IP-12
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
[]: Number indicates step in removal procedures.
REMOVAL
(A) Front Kicking Plate (RH/LH)
Remove front kicking plate (RH/LH). Refer to EI-38.
(B) Dash Side Finisher (RH/LH)
1. Remove plastics nut.
2. Remove dash side finisher (RH/LH). Refer to EI-38
.
(C) Front Pillar Garnish (RH/LH)
Pull to inside of vehicle, disengage metal clips and remove front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-38.
(D) A/T Select Lever Knob
1. Pull down knob cover.
2. Remove lock-pin of select lever knob.
3. Lift up select lever knob and remove select lever knob.
Refer to AT-205, "
Control Device Removal and Installation".
(E) Instrument Clock Finisher
1. Remove screw and then pull back to your side of instrument
clock finisher.
2. Disconnect clips and harness connector, and remove instrument clock finisher.
(F) A/T Console Finisher
(O) Wiper and washer switch (O) Wiper and
Washer Switch [15] [7]
(P) Lighting and turn signal switch (P) Lighting and
Turn Signal Switch [16] [8]
(Q) Steering lock escutcheon (Q) Steering Lock
Escutcheon [17] [9]
(R) Combination meter assembly (R) Combination
Meter Assembly [18] [10]
(S) Cluster lid C (S) Cluster Lid C [19] [1] (T) Display unit and audio unit (T) Display Unit
and Audio Unit [20] [2]
(U) Front defroster grille (RH/LH) (U) Front
Defroster Grille (RH/LH) [21]
(V) Combination meter bracket (V) Combination
Meter Bracket [22]
(W) Side ventilation (RH/LH) (W) Side
Ventilation (RH/LH) [23]
(X) Instrument panel and pad (X) Instrument
Panel and Pad [24]
Parts
Reference
page Instrument
panel and pad Combination
meter Display unit
and audio unit Center console
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLYIP-15
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2. Remove bolts with power tool and then disconnect harness con- nector.
CAUTION:
To prevent it from damaged by interference with the combina-
tion meter assembly, protect the combination meter assembly
with cloths.
(S) Cluster Lid C
1. Insert a remover into gap between instrument panel and pad, pull back to your side, and disconnect metal clips below.
2. Disconnect harness connectors, and remove cluster lid C. CAUTION:
Cover surroundings with cloth to avoid scratches or dam-
ages.
(T) Display Unit and Audio Unit
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Disconnect harness connector, and remove display unit and
audio unit.
CAUTION:
Unit is heavy, so be careful not to pinch your fingers when
working.
(U) Front Defroster Grille (RH/LH)
Insert a remover into gaps between front defroster grille (RH/LH) and
instrument panel and pad, lift front defroster grille up, and remove
front defroster grille (RH/LH).
(V) Combination Meter Bracket
PIIA5003E
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PIIB8533E
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RF-6
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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 TroubleshootingINFOID:0000000001328031
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. 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 noi se. 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 ra ttle. 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 pr ocedures 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 wh ile 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 (J43980) to repair the noise.
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. Trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
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SE-8
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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 TroubleshootingINFOID:0000000001328095
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 noi se. 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 ra ttle. 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 pr ocedures 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 wh ile 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.
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
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