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5. Remove following parts after removing rear spoiler. High-mounted stop lamp
Grommets
Washer nozzle
INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful no to damage the back door.
Always replace double-sided tape with a new one, if rear spoiler is reused.
Remove double-sided tape remain ing on back door panel and back of rear spoiler with a double-
sided tape remover, after removing rear spoiler.
When installing, visually check the rear spoiler and the clips, then replace them with new parts if
they are damaged.
When installing rear spoiler, check that clips an d bolts are securely fitted in back door panel holes,
and then press them in.
Never wash the vehicle within 24 hours af ter installing so as to keep adhesive.
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Remove drip molding fixing clips from rear end to front end using
remover tool (A).
CAUTION:
Apply protective tape (B) on body panel to protect the painted
damage from damage.
INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing, check visually the drip molding and clips, then replace them with new parts if they are
damaged.
1. Drip molding clip 2. Drip molding
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REMOVAL
Back Door Finisher Center Upper
1. Remove back door trim. Refer to INT-39, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect rear view camera and back door opener switch harness connectors.
3. Remove back door finisher center upper mounting nuts.
4. Disengage fixing clips, and then remove back door finisher center upper.
5. Remove following parts after removing back door finisher center upper mounting nuts. Rear view camera
Back door opener switch
License lamp
Back Door Finisher Center Lower
1. Remove back door trim. Refer to INT-39, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove back door finisher center lower mounting nuts.
3. Disengage fixing clips, and then remove back door finisher center lower.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Grommet 2. Back door finisher center lower 3. Rear view camera
4. Back door opener request switch 5. Back door finisher center upper
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1. Remove side step mounting bolts, and then remove side step.
2. Remove side step bracket mounting bolts, and then remove side step brackets.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Side step bracket 2. Side step
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PRECAUTION ................ ...............................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect .....................................
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PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Commercial Service Tools .................................. ......5
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................7
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ......... .....7
Inspection ............................................................ ......7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................8
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ......... .....8
Exploded View .................................................... ......8
Removal and Installation ...........................................8
Inspection ..................................................................9
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ......... ................................. ..................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ....
10
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly ..................... ....10
4WDPRECAUTION ...............
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11
PRECAUTIONS .................................................11
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
11
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect ...................................
11
Precautions for Drive Shaft ......................................12
PREPARATION ...........................................13
PREPARATION .................................................13
Special Service Tools .......................................... ....13
Commercial Service Tools .......................................13
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................15
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ....15
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................16
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ............16
Inspection ............................................................ ....16
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT .....................................17
Inspection ................................................................17
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............18
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ............18
Exploded View ..................................................... ....18
Removal and Installation .........................................18
Inspection ................................................................20
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT ..........................21
Exploded View .........................................................21
Removal and Installation .........................................21
Inspection ................................................................21
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT .....................................22
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Removal and Installation ........................................22
WHEEL SIDE ......................................................... ...23
WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly ...........23
FINAL DRIVE SIDE ................................................ ...26
FINAL DRIVE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly ...26
Inspection ...............................................................28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .......... ................................................
29
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ...
29
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly ...................... ...29
Drive Shaft ..............................................................29
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air ba g inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the “SRS AIR BAG”.
Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s)
with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly
causing serious injury.
When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
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NOTE:
Before removing and installing any control units, first tu rn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnos is according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the batte ry disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro-
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position. (At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock wil l remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button igniti on switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
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