Removal and Installation " .
3. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-16, " Removal and Installation " .
4. Remove “S” terminal nut.
5. Remove “B” terminal nut.
6. Remove starter motor bolts.
7. Remove starter motor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten “B” terminal nut carefully.
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to SC-7, " Removal and Installation " .
2. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-139, " Component " .
3. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-38, " Component " .
4. Remove “S” terminal nut.
5. Remove “B” terminal nut.
6. Remove starter motor bolts.
7. Remove starter motor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten terminal nuts carefully. 1. "S" terminal harness 2. "B" te
rminal harness 3. Starter motor
4. Cylinder block Front B
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The generator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicl e's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to generator terminal 3 through
• 10A fuse (No. 29, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Power is supplied through terminal 1 to charge the batte ry and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output
voltage is monitored at terminal 3 by the IC regulator. The charging circuit is protected by the 120A fusible link
[letter a , located in the fusible link box (battery)].
Ground is supplied
• to generator terminal 5
• through body ground F5, and
• through the generator case to the cylinder block
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
• through 10A fuse [No. 3, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to combination meter terminal 28 for the charge warning lamp.
The IC regulator controls ground to terminal 38 of the combination meter through terminal 2 of the generator.
When the ignition is turned on and power becomes availabl e at terminal 2, this "wakes up" the regulator. The
regulator monitors charge output and grounds terminal 2 or leaves it open depending on charge output. With
power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will il luminate. When the generator is providing sufficient
voltage, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a malfunction is indicated.
OK >> GO TO "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the following.
• 10A fuse [No. 3, located in fuse block (J/B)]
• CHARGE lamp
• Harness for open or short between combination meter and fuse
• Harness for open or short between combination meter and generator
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check Battery Circuit OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair terminal 1 connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Starting/Charging system
test. Refer to diagnostic station instruction manual. OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following. • 120A fusible link [letter a , located in fusible link box
(battery)]
• Harness for open or short between generator and fus- ible link OK >> Replace the generator. Refer to
SC-25, " Removal and
Installation " . Confirm repair by performing complete
Starting/Charging system test. Refer to diagnostic sta-
tion instruction manual.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the generator for poor continuity.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Check Voltage Regulator Circuit CHARGE lamp should light up.
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CUSTOMER INTERVIEW Interview the customer if possible, to determine the c onditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interv iew to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to SE-9, " 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 descr iption or the location of the noise. Attempt to obtain
all the facts and conditions that exist when 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 li ght 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 high 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 temperature, 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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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 av ailable 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 NISS AN 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 movemen t does not occur. 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 movemen t 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.
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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 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 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
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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1. Headrest 2. Headrest holder (locked) 3. Headrest holder (free)
4. Seat assembly 5. Seat belt buckle 6. Rear leg cover
7. Push nut 8. Seat cushion inner finisher 9. Snap pin
10. Reclining lever 11. Lever cover 12. Lifter lever
13. Seat cushion finisher B 14. Reclining device control wire 15. Front leg cover
16. Seat cushion lower finisher 17. Seat cushion outer finisher 18. Seat cushion pad
19. Seat cushion trim
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1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery term
inals, then wait at least three minutes.
2. Remove the rear leg covers.
3. Remove the front leg covers.
4. Remove the mounting bolts on the back si de of the front seat. (TORX bolt: T50)
5. Remove the mounting bolts on the front side of the front seat. (TORX bolt: T50)
6. Disconnect the harness connector under the seat and remove harness securing clips.
7. Set seatback in a neutral position, and t hen remove front seat from the vehicle.
Installation Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Be careful of the following three points.
• Before the installation, confirm that the inside and outside slide rails are locked at the same positions.
• Confirm that the slide rail location pin is set to the hole on the floor.
• Clamp the harness in position.
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SEAT CUSHION FINISHER
Disassembly CAUTION:
• Front passenger seat is equipped with an Occu pant Classification System sensor and control mod-
ule. Do not disassemble front passenger seat cushion assembly or remove the trim as this will affect
the Occupant Classificatio n System calibration.
• During installation, the wire harn ess clips must be installed in the holes they were originally in. Do
not add additional clips.
1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to SE-12, " Removal and Installation " .
2. Remove the seat recline and lift levers. PIIB2668J