2008 INFINITI FX35 instrument panel

IP-18
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Disassembly
1. Insert a remover into side between gaps console rear finisher and pull back to your side, and disconnectpawls below.
2. Disconnect harness connector and remove console rear finisher.
3. Insert a remover into side between gaps of console mask and pull back to your side.
4. Remove screws with power tool and remove console lid.
5. Remove screws fixing DVD player with power tool.
6. Disconnect harness connectors, and remove DVD player.
Assembly
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
INSTRUMENT PASSENGER LOWER PANEL
1. Console lid 2. Console mask 3. Console body
4. DVD player bracket 5. DVD player 6. Console rear finisher
Clip Pawl
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLYIP-19
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Disassembly
1. Detach the damper from glove box assembly right side.
2. Remove glove box pins and remove glove box assembly.
3. Remove screws with power tool and remove glove box striker.
Assembly
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
1. Instrument passenger lower panel 2. Glove box 3. Glove box pin
4. Glove box striker 5. Screw
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INTERIOR ROOM LAMPLT-165
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1. Remove instrument lower panel (driver side). Refer to IP-10.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
3. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
FRONT STEP LAMP
1. Remove door finisher. Refer to EI-36, "Component Parts Loca-
tion".
2. Insert a screwdriver in lens and remove lens.
3. Remove bulb.
4. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
REAR STEP LAMP
1. Remove door finisher. Refer to EI-36, "Component Parts Loca-
tion".
2. Insert a screwdriver in lens and remove lens.
3. Remove bulb.
4. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
LUGGAGE ROOM LAMP
1. Remove luggage room lamp. Refer to LT-166, "Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove screw from luggage room lamp.
3. Insert a suitable tool and remove lens.
4. Remove bulb.
5. Installation is the reverse order of removal.
VANITY MIRROR LAMP
Ignition key hole illumination : 12 V - 0.8 W
PKIC9733E
Step lamp : 12 V - 5 W
SKIA5564E
Step lamp : 12 V - 5 W
SKIA5565E
Luggage room lamp : 12 V - 8 W
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ILLUMINATIONLT-181
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Bulb ReplacementINFOID:0000000001328427
GLOVE BOX LAMP
1. Remove instrument passenger lower panel. Refer to IP-16, "Disassembly and Assembly".
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PB-4
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PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
ComponentINFOID:0000000001327647
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327648
REMOVAL
1. Remove front kicking plate (driver side). Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front body side welt (driver side). Refer to EI-38
.
3. Remove dash side finisher (driver side). Refer to IP-10
.
4. Remove instrument lower panel (driver side). Refer to IP-10
.
5. Remove adjusting nut.
6. Remove front cable installation bolts, nuts, and lock plate, then remove front cable from the vehicle.
7. Remove heat insulator between center muffler and rear propeller shaft.
8. Remove exhaust center muffler. Refer to EX-3
.
9. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-9, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove rear disc caliper and disc rotors. Refer to BR-25, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper
Assembly".
11. Remove parking brake shoe, and remove r ear cable from toggle lever. Refer to PB-6
.
1. Device assembly 2. Spring insulator 3. Return spring
4. Lock plate 5. Front cable 6. Return spring
7. Rear left cable 8. Rear right cable 9. Pin
10. Adjusting nut
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PS-12
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STEERING COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001327714
COMPONENTS
CAUTION:
 Care must be taken not to give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and instal-
lation.
 Care must be taken not to move steering gear during removal of steering column assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight ahead-direction.
2. Remove driver air bag module from steering wheel. Refer to SRS-34
.
3. Disconnect steering switch connector, remove steering wheel lock nut, then remove steering wheel. Refer to SRS-36
.
4. Remove steering column cover. Refer to IP-10
.
5. Remove combination switch & spiral cabl e from steering column assembly. Refer to SRS-36
.
6. Remove instrument lower panel (driver side). Refer to IP-10
.
7. Remove combination meter. Refer to IP-10
.
1. Steering wheel 2. Combination switch & spiral cable 3. Steering column assembly
4. Collar 5. Hole cover seal 6. Clamp
7. Hole cover 8. Lower shaft 9. Lower joint
Refer to GI-8, "
Component", for the symbols in the figure.
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESRF-5
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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 model, drive position on A/T model).
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, che ck 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: J39570, Engine Ea r 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 tem-
porarily.
 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-6, "
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 loos ening and retightening the component, if possible.
- insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or urethane tape. A Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J43980) is available through your authorized Nissan Parts Depart-
ment.
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 (J43980). 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)
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
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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.
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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. 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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