2009 NISSAN TIIDA instrument cluster

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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 Troubleshooting INFOID:0000000004304978
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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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.
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting INFOID:0000000004307245
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

Removal and Installation " .
4. Remove front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-39 .
1. Instrument upper mask 2. Instrument upper panel assembly 3. Instrument side panel (LH)
4. Combination meter 5. Instrument finisher E 6. Cluster lid A
7. Instrument side mask (LH) 8. Instrument panel & pad 9. Side ventilator assembly (LH)
10. Instrument side finisher 11. Instrument lower finisher 12. Steering column cover upper
13. Fuse block lid 14. Steering column cover lower 15. Steering lock escutcheon
16. Instrument lower cover (LH) 17. Console rear finisher (with armrest) 18. Console body assembly (with arm- rest)
19. Center console 20. Console mask cover (with armrest) 21. Console mask
22. A/T console finisher / M/T console boot / CVT console finisher 23. Console rear finisher (without armrest) 24. Console body assembly (without
armrest)
25. Rear cup holder (without armrest) 26. Instrument lower cover (RH) 27. Instrument finisher D
28. Controller 29. Cluster lid C 30. Audio unit
31. Glove box assembly 32. Side ventilator assembly (RH) 33. Instrument side mask (RH)
34. Passenger air bag module assembly 35. Instrument side panel (RH) Pawl
Clip Metal clip WIIA1225E

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22. Remove wiper & washer switch. Refer to WW-23, " Removal and Installation of Front Wiper and Washer
Switch " .
23. Remove hood opener handle and fuel filler lid opener handle. Refer to BL-15, " Removal and Installation of
Hood Lock Control " .
24. Remove screws, and then remove instrument panel & pad from passenger door opening portion.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CLUSTER LID A
Removal
1. Pull instrument finisher E backward by approximately 30 degrees while disengaging the metal clips and pawl.
: Metal clip
: Pawl
2. Remove front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-39 .
3. Pull up instrument side panel and disengage pawls. : Pawl
4. Remove instrument side panel. WIIA1224E
PIIB2439J

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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
13. Remove screws from instrument upper panel right side.
14. Lift the instrument upper panel up, disengage metal clips. : Metal clip
: Clip
15. Pull backward and disengage clips.
16. Remove cluster lid A.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CLUSTER LID C
Removal
1. Pull instrument finisher E backward by approximately 30 degrees while disengaging the metal clips and pawl.
: Metal clip
: Pawl
2. Remove screws.
3. Pull back, and disengage pawls and metal clips.
4. Disconnect harness connector, and then remove cluster lid C.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
COMBINATION METER
Removal PIIB3969E
PIIB2880E
WIIA1224E
WIIA1225E

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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
9. Insert suitable tool into the bottom gap of side ventilator assem- bly after removing the instrument side mask, push against A and
B as shown to disengage the pawls.
: Pawl
10. Lift the side ventilator up from the bottom, pull backward while disengaging the side ventilator assembly's upper pawls, and
then remove the side ventilator.
: Pawl
11. Remove screws, and disengage pawls.
12. Remove steering column cover upper.
13. Remove screws from instrument upper panel right side.
14. Lift the instrument upper panel up, disengage metal clips. : Metal clip
: Clip
15. Pull backward and disengage clips.
16. Remove cluster lid A. WIIA1226E
PIIB3976E
PIIB3969E
PIIB2880E

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CONTROLLER
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REMOVAL 1. Remove cluster lid C and instrument finisher D. Refer to IP-11, " Component Parts " .
2. Remove intake door lever knob. Refer to MTC-56, " Disassembly and Assembly " .
3. Remove mounting screws and clips, and then remove controller finisher.
4. Remove mounting screws, and then pull out controller.
5. Remove instrument panel and pad. Refer to IP-11, " Component Parts " .
6. Remove air mix door cable, mode door cable and intake door cable from A/C unit assembly.
7. Disconnect connector, and then remove controller.
INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Adjust the door cables during installation. Refer to MTC-63, " Intake Door Cable Adjustment " ,
MTC-65, " Mode Door Cable Adjustment " and
MTC-64, " Air Mix Door Cable Adjustment " .

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DUCTS AND GRILLES
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Floor Ducts - Canada Only
1. Side defroster duct (right) 2. Defroster nozzle 3. Side defroster duct (left)
4. Side defroster grille (left) 5. Instrument side panel (left) 6. Instrument panel and pad
7. Side ventilator assembly (left) 8. Cluster lid C 9. Side ventilator assembly (right)
10. Instrument finisher E 11. Instrument side panel (right) 12. Side defroster grille (right)
13. Side ventilator duct (right) 14. Center ventilator duct (right) 15. Center ventilator duct (left)
16. Side ventilator duct (left)