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Only One Third Row Power Folding Seat Will OperateINFOID:0000000003775456
1.PRELIMINARY CHECK
Perform preliminary check. Refer to SE-5, "
Preliminary Check".
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform repairs as necessary.
2.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT
Determine which seat is malfunctioning.
Is the affected seat the LH (60%) side?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 4.
3.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT SWITCH (DRIVER)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect either the front or rear third row power folding seat switch driver side connector.
3. Check continuity between the third row power folding seat switch driver side harness connector B164 or B165 terminal 4
and ground.
4. Check continuity between any third row power folding seat switch driver side harness connector B164 or B165 terminal 2, 3
and third row power folding seat control unit harness connector
B401 terminals 4, 12.
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair circuits as necessary.
4.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT SWITCH (PASSENGER)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect either the front or rear third row power folding seat switch passenger side connector.
Te r m i n a l s
Continuity
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Third row power
folding seat
switch driver side Te r m i n a l N o .
B164 or B165 4Ground Yes
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Terminals Continuity
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B401 4
B164 or B165 3
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3. Check continuity between any third row power folding seatswitch passenger side harness connector B162 or B163 termi-
nals 2, 3 and third row power folding seat control unit harness
connector B401 terminals 3, 11.
Is there continuity?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair circuits as necessary.
5.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT MOTOR
Check operation of affected third row power folding seat motor. Refer to SE-20, "
Third Row Power Folding
Seat Motor".
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace third row power folding seat motor. Refer to SE-56, "
Exploded View".
6.CHECK CIRCUITS BETWEEN MOTOR AND CONTROL UNIT
Check continuity between third row power folding seat motor har-
ness connector B403 or B426 terminals 3, 4 and third row power
folding seat control unit terminals 17, 19 (LH) or 20, 22 (RH).
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> Replace third row power folding seat control unit. Refer to SE-59, "Power seat cross beam".
NO >> Repair circuits as necessary.
Terminals Continuity
AB
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B401 3
B162 or B163 3
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Terminals Continuity
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B402 17 (LH), 22 (RH)
B403 (LH) or B426 (RH) 4
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Third Row Power Folding Seat Will Operate in Only One DirectionINFOID:0000000003775457
1.PRELIMINARY CHECK
Perform preliminary check. Refer to SE-5, "
Preliminary Check".
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform repairs as necessary.
2.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT
Determine which seat is malfunctioning.
Is the affected seat the LH (60%) side?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 4.
3.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT SWITCH (DRIVER)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect any third row power folding seat switch driver side connector.
3. Check continuity between third row power folding seat switch driver side harness connector B164 or B165 terminal 2, 3 and
third row power folding seat control unit harness connector B401
terminals 4, 12.
Is there continuity?
YES >> Replace third row power folding seat control unit. Refer to SE-59, "Power seat cross beam".
NO >> Repair circuits as necessary.
4.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT SWITCH (PASSENGER)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect either the front or rear third row power folding seat switch passenger side connector.
3. Check continuity between third row power folding seat switch passenger side harness connector B162 or B163 terminals 2, 3
and third row power folding seat control unit harness connector
B401 terminals 3, 11.
Is there continuity?
YES >> Replace third row power folding seat control unit. Refer to SE-59, "Power seat cross beam"
NO >> Repair circuits as necessary.
TerminalsContinuity
AB
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B401 4
B164 or B165 3
Ye s
12 2
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Terminals Continuity
AB
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B401 3
B162 or B163 3
Ye s
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THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT WILL STOP SHORT OF IT’S FULLY UP
OR DOWN POSITION.
THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT WI LL STOP SHORT OF IT’S FULLY
UP OR DOWN POSITION.
Third Row Power Folding Seat Stops Short of it's Fully Up or Down Position
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1.PRELIMINARY CHECK
Perform preliminary check. Refer to SE-5, "
Preliminary Check".
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Perform repairs as necessary.
2.CHECK HISTORY
Check to see if a previous normal seat folding operation was interrupted due to low voltage condition.
Was voltage interrupted?
YES >> Perform learn procedure by operating affected seat until seat reaches full open/closed position.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.THIRD ROW POWER FOLDING SEAT MOTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect third row power folding seat motor harness connec- tor and third row power folding seat control unit harness connec-
tor.
3. Check continuity between third row power folding seat motor
harness connector B403 (LH) or B426 (RH) terminals 1, 2 and
third row power folding seat control unit harness connector ter-
minals 10, 15 (LH) or 9, 15 (RH).
Is there continuity?
YES >> Replace affected third row power folding seat motor. Refer to SE-56, "Exploded View".
NO >> Repair circuits as necessary.
Te r m i n a l s Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
A: B401 9 (RH)
C: B426 (RH)
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10 (LH)
C: B403 (LH)
B: B402 15 (LH/RH) C: B426 (RH)
2
C: B403 (LH)
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1.PRELIMINARY CHECK
Perform preliminary check. Refer to SE-5, "
Preliminary Check".
Are inspection results normal?
YES >> Inspect shaft assembly for binding. If OK, replace affected third row power folding seat motor. Refer to SE-56, "
Exploded View".
NO >> Perform repairs as necessary.
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work FlowINFOID:0000000003775460
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to SE-42, "
Diagnostic Worksheet". This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
• The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to obtain all the facts and conditions that exist w hen the noise occurs (or does not occur).
• If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer is
concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.
• After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.
• Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard surfaces
= higher pitch noise/softer surfaces = lower pitch noises/edge to surface = chirping.
• Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow mo vement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch depen-
dent on materials/often brought on by activity.
• Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contac t/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
• Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/someti mes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
• Tick—(Like a clock second hand) Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
• Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise) Thump characteristics include softer k nock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
• Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include hi gh frequency rattle/firm contact.
• Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
• Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperat ure, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or lo cation of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
SBT842
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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, check 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: J-39570, Engine Ear: J-39565 and mechanic's 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 fasteners 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 SE-40, "
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 (J-43980) 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.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). 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 CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occu r. 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
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
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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:0000000003775461
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 ar ea 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 (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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