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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 Troubleshooting INFOID:0000000004307391
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 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 wh ile 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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FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Component Parts and Har ness Connector Location INFOID:0000000004307393
System Description INFOID:0000000004307394
OUTLINE Electric sunroof system consists of
• Sunroof switch
• Sunroof motor assembly
• BCM (body control module)
BCM supplies power to the sunroof motor. S unroof operation depends on sunroof switch condition.
OPERATION Power is supplied at all times
• through 40A fusible link (letter g , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
• to BCM terminal 70, and
• through BCM terminal 69
• to sunroof motor assembly terminal 7.
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to BCM terminal 38, and
• through BCM terminal 68
• to sunroof motor assembly terminal 9.
Ground is supplied
• to BCM terminal 67
• through grounds M57 and M61.
TILT UP/SLIDE CLOSE OPERATION When up/close switch is pressed, ground is supplied
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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.
Precaution for Rear Suspension INFOID:0000000004305875
• When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immediately.
• Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and l ubricants are at the full specification. The spare
tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
• After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
• Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.
On-
Vehicle Service " .
3. Remove wheel sensor and wheel sensor harness from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspen-
sion beam. Refer to BRC-32, " Removal and Installation " .
4. Remove lock plate and separate brake tube from brake hose. Refer to BR-12, " Rear Brake Tube and Hose " .
5. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly and back plate. Refer to RAX-5, " On-Vehicle Inspection and Service " .
6. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
7. Remove coil spring (left/right). Refer to RSU-11, " Removal and
Installation " .
8. Remove bolts between body and rear suspension beam bracket. Refer to RSU-8, " Component " .
9. Gradually lower the jack, and then remove rear suspension beam from vehicle.
10. Remove the rear suspension beam bracket bolt and nut, and then remove rear suspension beam bracket
from rear suspension beam. Refer to RSU-8, " Component " .
11. Remove brake tube protector from rear suspension beam.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to RSU-8, " Component " .
• Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-9, " Bleeding Brake System " .
• Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-7, " Rotation " .
• Check the following after finishing work.
- Parking brake operation (stroke): Refer to PB-5, " On-Vehicle Service " .
- Wheel sensor harness for proper connection: Refer to BRC-32, " Removal and Installation " .
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension beam and rear suspen-
sion beam bracket (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with
tires on level ground. MEIA0030E
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• The seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.)
• The seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for damage or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
• Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
• The seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision
in which the air bags are deployed.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS 1. Check the seat belt warning lamp/chime for proper operation as follows:
a. Switch ignition ON. The seat belt warning lamp should illuminate. Also, the seat belt warning chime should sound for about seven seconds.
b. Fasten driver's seat belt. The seat belt warni ng lamp should go out and the chime (if sounding) should
stop.
2. If the air bag warning lamp is blinking, conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II, and air bag warning
lamp. Refer to SRS-19, " SRS Operation Check " .
3. Check that the seat belt retractor, seat belt anchor and buckle bolts are securely attached.
4. Check the shoulder seat belt guide and shoulder belt height adjuster for front seats. Make sure guide
swivels freely and that webbing lays flat and does not bind in guide. Make sure height adjuster operates
properly and holds securely.
5. Check retractor operation:
a. Fully extend the seat belt webbing and check for twists, tears or other damage.
b. Allow the seat belt to retract. Make sure that webbing returns smoothly and completely into the retractor. If the seat belt does not return smoothly, wipe the inside of the loops with a clean paper cloth. Dirt build-up
in the loops of the upper anchors can caus e the seat belts to retract slowly.
c. Fasten the seat belt. Check the seat belt returns sm oothly and completely to the retractor. If the webbing
does not return smoothly, the cause may be an accu mulation of dust or dirt. Use the “SEAT BELT TAPE
SET” and perform the following steps.
Inspect the front seat belt though-anchor
1. Pull the seat belt out to a length of 500 mm (19.69 in) or more.
2. Use a clip or other device to attach t he seat belt at the center pillar webbing opening.
3. Pass a thin wire though the D-ring anchor webbing opening. Hold both ends of the wire and pull taut while moving it up and down several times along the webbing opening surface to remove matter stuck
there.
4. Any dirt that cannot be removed with the wire can be removed by cleaning the opening with a clean
cloth.
5. Apply tape at the point where the webbing contacts the though-anchor webbing opening. NOTE:
Apply the tape so that there is no looseness or wrinkling.
6. Remove the clip attaching the seat bel t and check that the webbing returns smoothly.
6. Repeat steps above as necessary to check the other seat belts.
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON-VEHICLE CHECK
Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) and Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
NOTE:
All seat belt retractors are of the Emergency Locki ng Retractors (ELR) type. In an emergency (sudden stop)
the retractor will lock and prevent the webbing from extending any further. All 3-point type seat belt retractors
except the driver's seat belt also have an Automati c Locking Retractors (ALR) mode. The ALR mode (also
called child restraint mode) is used when installing child seats. The ALR mode is activated when the seat belt
is fully extended. When the webbing is then retracted part ially, the ALR mode automatically locks the seat belt
in a specific position so the webbing cannot be extended any further. To cancel the ALR mode, allow the seat
belt to fully wind back into the retractor.
Check the seat belt retractors using the following test(s ) to determine if a retractor assembly is operating prop-
erly.
ELR Function Stationary Check Grasp the shoulder webbing and pull it forward quickly . The retractor should lock and prevent the belt from
extending further.
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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.
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STARTING SYSTEM
System Description INFOID:0000000004306821
M/T Models Power is supplied at all times
• to starter motor terminal B, and
• through 40A fusible link (letter h, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
• to ignition switch terminal B.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
• from ignition switch terminal ST
• to IPDM E/R terminal 21.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse (No. 49, located in the IPDM E/R)
• to the clutch interlock switch terminal 1.
With the clutch pedal depressed, power is supplied
• through the clutch interlock switch terminal 2
• to IPDM E/R terminal 35.
Ground is supplied at all times
• to IPDM E/R terminals 39 and 59
• through body grounds E15 and E24.
If the IPDM E/R receives a starter relay request ON signal from the BCM over the CAN communication lines,
the IPDM E/R grounds the starter relay and power is supplied
• through terminal 19 of the IPDM E/R
• to terminal S of the starter motor.
The starter motor magnetic switch energizes closing the circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The
starter motor is case ground through the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor
operates.
A/T Models Power is supplied at all times
• to starter motor terminal B, and
• through 40A fusible link (letter h, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
• to ignition switch terminal B.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
• from ignition switch terminal ST
• to IPDM E/R terminal 21.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse (No. 54, located in the IPDM E/R)
• to park/neutral position (PNP) switch terminal 1.
With the selector lever in the P or N position, power is supplied
• through PNP switch terminal 2
• to IPDM E/R terminal 35.
Ground is supplied at all times
• to IPDM E/R terminals 39 and 59
• through body grounds E15 and E24.
If the IPDM E/R receives a starter relay request ON signal from the BCM over the CAN communication lines,
the IPDM E/R grounds the starter relay and power is supplied
• through terminal 19 of the IPDM E/R
• to terminal S of the starter motor.
The starter motor magnetic switch energizes closing the circuit between the battery and the starter motor. The
starter motor is case ground through the cylinder block. With power and ground supplied, the starter motor
operates.
CVT Models Power is supplied at all times
• to starter motor terminal B, and
• through 40A fusible link (letter h, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
• to ignition switch terminal B.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied
• from ignition switch terminal ST
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• 10A fuse (No. 49, M/T model
s, located in the IPDM E/R)
• 15A fuse (No. 52, located in the IPDM E/R)
• 20A fuse (No. 53, located in the IPDM E/R)
• PNP switch, clutch interlock switch or TCM depending on equipment
• Ignition switch
• Ignition relay IPDM E/R
• Starter relay IPDM E/R
• Starter relay request ON signal from BCM
• Harness for open or short circuit OK >> Magnetic switch circuit is
OK. Further inspection is nec-
essary. Refer to "WORK FLOW".
NG >> Check harness, components and connections between the battery and the magnetic switch for poor continuity.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VO LTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE
Removal and Installation HR16DE INFOID:0000000004803454
Ignition switch in
START : Less than 1V1. Cylinder block 2. "B" terminal harness 3. "S" terminal harness
4. Starter motor Engine front