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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING
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Front Door
Removal
1. Open the front door and door window fully.
2. Remove the battery negative terminal.
3. Remove the door mirror. Refer to MIR-11, "
Door Mirror Assembly".
4. Remove the front door outside molding. • Remove the hole cover and remove screw.
• Lift the molding from rear edge first.
• Disconnect the clips from the flange working forward.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Rear Door
Removal
1. Open the rear door and door window fully.
2. Remove the door outside molding. • Remove the hole cover and remove screw.
• Lift the molding from front edge first.
• Disconnect the clips from the flange working rearward.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Removal
CAUTION:
Never apply tack-paper adhesive remover to body panel surface finished with lacquer-based paints.
• Original side guard molding is affixed to body panel with double-faced adhesive tape and plastic clips.
1. Heat side guard molding to between 30° and 40 °C (86° to 104 °F) with a heat gun.
2. Raise end of side guard molding, cut away double-faced adhesive tape and release clips to remove side guard molding.
• Remove all traces of double-faced adhesive tape.
Installation
• On vehicles coated with Hard Clear Coat, use double-faced 3M adhesive tape Product No. 4210 or equiva-
lent, after priming with 3M primer Product No. N200, C-100 or equivalent.
• The repair parts are also affixed with double-faced adhesive tape.
• To re-use existing side guard molding, clean all traces of double-faced adhesive tape from the side guard molding and apply new double-faced adhesive tape to the side guard molding.
1. Clean the panel surface with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent to degrease the surface.
1. Clip C103 2. Front door side guard molding 3. Double-faced adhesive tape
4. Rear door side guard molding
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2. Heat the panel and double-faced adhesive tape surface to 30 ° to 40° C (86° to 104 °F).
3. Remove the backing sheet from the double-faced adhesive tape surface. • Align the plastic clips into the holes in the outer door.
• Continue aligning the plastic clips into their corresponding holes in the outer door during installation.
4. Press ends by hand and use a roller to apply 5 kg-f (11 lbs-f) to press double-faced adhesive tape surface on side guard molding to door surface.
• Apply even pressure along double-faced adhesive tape surface on side guard molding to insure proper
wet out.
CAUTION:
To secure contact of double-faced adhesive tape, do not wash vehicle for 24 hours after installation.
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FRONT AXLE
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution .................................................................3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................5
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....
5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......5
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................6
WHEEL HUB ......................................................6
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... .....6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................7
WHEEL HUB ......................................................7
Removal and Installation ..................................... .....7
DRIVE SHAFT ....................................................9
Removal and Installation ..........................................9
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..............11
DRIVE SHAFT ...................................................11
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ....11
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Wheel Bearing ..................................................... ....16
Drive Shaft ...............................................................16
Boot Bands ..............................................................16
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
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WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK ″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
PrecautionINFOID:0000000001534446
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing the wheel hub and drive shafts.
• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
• Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
• Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the component
parts.
• Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover
must be placed over parts.
• Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering to parts.
• Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with a suitable solvent which shall be removed by blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001534447
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000001534448
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ST29020001
(J-24319-01)
Gear arm puller Removing ball joint for steering knuckle
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
KV40107300
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Boot band crimping tool Installing boot bands
NT694
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Tool name
Description
Power tools Removing bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E
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