2008 INFINITI QX56 center console

INT-4
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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 inst rument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead 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:0000000001609865
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 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 silicone 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 ar ea with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shift selector 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 bumpers out of adjustment
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INT-16
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FLOOR TRIM
FLOOR TRIM
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001609873
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front seats. Refer to SE-49, "Removal and Installation".
• Remove the subwoofer. Refer to AV-172, "
Removal and Installation".
• Remove the navigation display control unit. Refer to AV-166, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the second row seats. Refer to SE-54, "
Removal and Installation" and SE-50, "Exploded View", if
equipped.
3. Remove the third row rear seats. Refer to SE-79, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove the lower seat belt anchors. Refer to SB-14, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the lower body side trim. Refer to INT-14
.
6. Remove the luggage lower side finishers (left / right). Refer to INT-19
.
7. Remove the kicking plates. Refer to INT-14
.
8. Remove the center console. Refer to IP-20, "
Removal and Installation".
9. Remove the rear console, if equipped. Refer to IP-21, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove the rear lower finisher. Refer to INT-19
.
11. Remove the carpet.
12. Remove the floor mat hooks from the front carpet.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Carpet 2. Floor mat hooks
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CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................5
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG-
NOSES ........................ ........................................
5
Work Flow ........................................................... ......5
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ............7
Diagnostic Worksheet ...............................................9
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................11
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY .............. ....11
Exploded View .................................................... ....11
Removal and Installation .........................................12
CLUSTER LID A ............................................. ....14
Exploded View .................................................... ....14
Removal and Installation .........................................14
CLUSTER LID C ...............................................15
Exploded View ..................................................... ....15
Removal and Installation .........................................15
INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL RH AND
GLOVE BOX .....................................................
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Exploded View .........................................................17
Removal and Installation .........................................17
INSTRUMENT UPPER PANEL RH ..................18
Exploded View .........................................................18
Removal and Installation .........................................18
A/T FINISHER ...................................................19
Removal and Installation .........................................19
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE ............................20
Exploded View .........................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
REAR CENTER CONSOLE ..............................21
Removal and Installation .........................................21
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..............22
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE ............................22
Exploded View ..................................................... ....22
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................23
REAR CENTER CONSOLE ..............................24
Exploded View .........................................................24
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................25
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESIP-7
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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 instead 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:0000000001602119
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 silicone 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 while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the ar eas 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 bumpers out of adjustment
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IP-12
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
INFOID:0000000001602122
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Disconnect both the negative and po sitive battery terminals in advance.
1. Disconnect both negative and positive termi nals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove front center console. Refer to IP-20, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to ST-20, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove combination meter. Refer to MWI-76, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove instrument panel upper cover and disconnect rear sonar speaker (if equipped).
6. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to IP-15, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Remove display assembly. Refer to AV-164, "
Removal and Installation".
8. Remove instrument lower/upper panel RH and glove box. Refer to IP-17, "
Removal and Installation" and
IP-18, "
Removal and Installation".
9. Release the clips, disconnect the optical sensor harness and remove defroster grille.
10. Release the clips, disconnect the connecto rs and remove RH, LH, and center speakers.
11. Remove RH/LH front pillar finishers. Refer to INT-14, "
Removal and Installation".
12. Remove the passenger air bag module nuts and disconnect the connectors. Refer to SR-10, "
Removal
and Installation".
13. Disconnect remaining optional equipment connectors (if equipped).
14. Remove instrument panel and pad assembly screws.
15. Release instrument panel and pad assembly lifting rearward away from steering member, then carefully remove through front door opening.
1. Defroster grille 2. Center speaker grille3. Speaker center
4. Speaker grille outer 5. Speaker outer6. Instrument panel upper cover
7. Instrument panel and pad assembly 8. Side ventilator assembly LH 9. Combination meter
10. Instrument upper panel LH 11. Cluster lid A 12. Key cylinder escutcheon
13. Lower knee protector 14. Instrument lower panel LH 15. Steering column cover upper
16. Steering column cover lower 17. Cluster lid C lower 18. 4WD switch (if equipped)
19. Hazard switch 20. Cluster lid C21. Instrument lower cover RH
22. Fuse access cover 23. Glove box 24. Instrument lower panel RH
25. Audio switch RH 26. A/C and AV switch assembly 27. Audio unit
28. Audio switch LH 29. Center ventilator assembly LH 30. Display assembly
31. Center ventilator assembly RH 32. Side ventilator assembly RH 33. Instrument upper panel RH Metal clip Clip
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A/T FINISHERIP-19
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602131
REMOVAL
1. Remove the shift knob (1).
2. Remove the storage compartment mask (3) and front console upper finisher (4).
3. Pull up on A/T finisher (2) to release clips, then tilt aside.
4. Disconnect A/T finisher electrical connectors and remove from front center console assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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IP-20
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FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
FRONT CENTER CONSOLE
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000001602132
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602133
REMOVAL
1. Move front seats forward.
2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Remove A/T finisher and front center console upper screws.Refer to IP-19, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove control device. Refer to TM-195, "
A/T Shift Selector
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove instrument lower panel RH and glove box assembly. Refer to IP-17, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove center console lower cover RH/LH, then remove front center console lower screws.
7. Open the console lid assembly and remove console bin mat, then remove the rear inside screws.
8. Remove lower front center console screws at the rear.
9. Release front center console from floor and tilt to disconnect electrical connectors.
10. Carefully remove front center console assembly through rear door opening. CAUTION:
Always use an assistant to steady the front cen ter console assembly during removal from vehicle
interior.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REAR CENTER CONSOLEIP-21
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REAR CENTER CONSOLE
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001602134
REMOVAL
1. Remove cup holder insert.
2. Release latch and remove rear center console assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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