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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
The following materials, not available through NISSAN Parts Department, 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.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingINFOID:0000000001704189
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
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SE-6
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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:0000000001704260
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 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
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
Removal and Installation of Front Wiper and Washer Switch
INFOID:0000000001704561
REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to IP-10 .
2. Disconnect the wiper and washer switch connector.
3. Pull wiper and washer switch (1) toward the passenger door
while pressing pawls (A) in direction shown by the arrow, and
remove it from the base.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Inspection of Front Wiper and Washer Switch CircuitINFOID:0000000001704562
Refer to LT-63, "Combination Switch Inspection" .
Removal and Installation of Washer TankINFOID:0000000001704563
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EI-20, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove clip (A) and pull washer tank inlet (1) out of washer
tank.
• : Vehicle front
3. Remove the front bumper. Refer to EI-14, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Disconnect the washer motor connector and washer fluid level sensor connector.
5. Remove the washer tank screw (A).
• : Vehicle front
6. Remove the washer tube (1), and remove washer tank (2) from
the vehicle.
• : Vehicle front
1. Washer nozzle LH 2. Washer nozzle RH 3. Joint washer tube
4. Washer tube 5. Clip 6. Clamp
7. Washer tank
SKIB5666E
SKIB5667E
SKIB5668E
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< SERVICE INFORMATION >
REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
2. Clean pivot area as shown. This will reduce the possibility of
wiper arm looseness.
3. Install wiper blade.
4. Install wiper arm so that the arm rests in the stopper and tighten
rear wiper arm nut.
5. Install wiper arm cover.
REAR WIPER MOTOR
Removal
1. Remove wiper arm. Refer to "REAR WIPER ARM" .
2. Raise arm cap.
3. Remove the rear wiper motor nut, remove the rear wiper arm and blade.
4. Remove the back door lower finisher. Refer to EI-36, "
Removal and Installation" .
SEL024J
1. Rear wiper motor 2. Rear wiper arm and blade 3. Wiper arm cover
4. Pivot cap A. Wiper motor bolts B. Rear wiper motor nut
LKIA0788E