2008 NISSAN LATIO trunk

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CONTENTS
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
PRECAUTION ...............................................3
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
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Precaution .................................................................3
PREPARATION ............................................4
PREPARATION ...................................................4
Special Service Tool .................................................4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................5
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNO-
SIS .......................................................................
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Work Flow .................................................................5
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ............7
Diagnostic Worksheet ...............................................9
CLIP AND FASTENER .......................................11
Description ..............................................................11
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................14
FRONT BUMPER ...............................................14
Removal and Installation .........................................14
REAR BUMPER .................................................16
Component ..............................................................16
Removal and Installation - Hatchback .....................17
Removal and Installation - Sedan ...........................18
FRONT GRILLE .................................................20
Removal and Installation .........................................20
COWL TOP .........................................................21
Removal and Installation .........................................21
FENDER PROTECTOR ......................................23
Component ..............................................................23
Removal and Installation .........................................23
ROOF SIDE MOLDING .....................................24
Component ..............................................................24
Removal and Installation .........................................24
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING .............................26
Component ..............................................................26
Removal and Installation .........................................27
CENTER MUD GUARD .....................................29
Removal and Installation .........................................29
TRUNK LID FINISHER ......................................30
Removal and Installation .........................................30
REAR AIR SPOILER .........................................31
Removal and Installation .........................................31
DOOR FINISHER ..............................................32
Removal and Installation .........................................32
BACK DOOR TRIM ...........................................36
Removal and Installation .........................................36
BODY SIDE TRIM .............................................37
Component ..............................................................37
Removal and Installation .........................................38
REAR PARCEL SHELF FINISHER ..................42
Removal and Installation .........................................42
FLOOR TRIM ....................................................43
Removal and Installation .........................................43
HEADLINING ....................................................45
Component ..............................................................45
Removal and Installation - Hatchback .....................47
Removal and Installation - Sedan ............................49
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM .................................51
Removal and Installation .........................................51

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Removal and Installation .........................................53

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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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 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. 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 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 procedures 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 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
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner 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.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
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 installed on the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator 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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REAR BUMPER
5. Pull the rear bumper fascia side outward and release the
bumper side bracket.
6. Remove rear bumper fascia upper clips and screws.
7. Release rear bumper upper retainer (1), then pull rear bumper
fascia outward away from rear of vehicle.
8. Disconnect license lamp connector.
9. Remove energy absorbing foam and rear bumper reinforcement.
10. Remove the bumper side bracket (1) RH/LH.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REMOVAL
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Remove rear combination lamp RH/LH. Refer to LT-86, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove rear bumper fascia spring nuts and screws RH/LH.
4. Remove rear fender protector. Refer to EI-23, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Pull the rear bumper fascia side outward and release the bumper side bracket.
6. Remove rear bumper fascia upper clips and screws.
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TRUNK LID FINISHER
TRUNK LID FINISHER
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables.
2. Open trunk lid, remove trunk lid finisher inner. Refer to EI-53
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3. Remove trunk lid finisher outer nuts.
4. Release the clips, then pull trunk lid finisher outer away from trunk lid.
5. Disconnect trunk lid opener switch connector and trunk opener request switch connector, then remove
trunk lid finisher outer.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Trunk lid finisher outer 2. Trunk lid opener switch connector 3. Trunk opener request switch connector
A. Clip C101
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
• Insert a trim stick or suitable tool between panel on vehicle
and clips (as indicated with arrow) to release clips.
• Be careful not to damage the body while prying to release
clips.
• Make sure clips are properly aligned in panel holes on body
when installing, then press them in completely.
1. Open trunk lid.
2. Position the rear seat cushion to the forward most position, then
remove the rear seatback and seatback side RH/LH. Refer to
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3. Release the clips, then remove the seatback finisher RH/LH.
4. Lift and remove the trunk floor carpet.
1. Trunk side finisher RH 2. Seat back finisher RH (if equipped) 3. Trunk floor carpet
4. Seat back finisher LH (if equipped) 5. Trunk side finisher LH 6. Trunk rear plate
7. Trunk lid finisher inner A. Clip C205⇐Vehicle front
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TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHER
5. Release the clips, then remove the trunk rear plate.
6. Release the clips, then remove the trunk side finisher RH/LH.
7. Release the clips and remove the trunk lid finisher inner from the trunk lid.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.