2011 NISSAN LATIO lock

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESBL-9
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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:0000000005929274
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. Shift selector 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 while 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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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area c an often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the c onsole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lense loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the pos ition the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the \
vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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HOODBL-13
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HOOD
Fitting AdjustmentINFOID:0000000005929276
FRONT END HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND LA TERAL/LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE ADJUST-
MENT
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EI-23.
2. Remove hood lock. Rotate bumper rubber to adjust height until hood becomes 1.0 to 1.5 mm lower than the fender.
3. Position hood lock and engage striker. Check hood lock and striker for looseness. Tighten lock bolts to the specified torque.
4. Install the front grille. Refer to EI-23
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CAUTION:
Adjust the clearance between hood and other parts so that the
dimensional difference left and right is as follows.
SURFACE MISMATCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EI-23.
2. Release hood lock, and adjust surface level difference of hood, fender, and headlamp according to the fit- ting standard dimension, using RH and LH bumper rubbers.
3. Install and align the hood lock until the center of the striker and the hood lock are vertically aligned.
4. Press the hood lightly with [approx. 29 N (3 kg] of force and adjust A and B as shown.
PIIB6508E
Hood and headlamp (B - B) : Less than 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Hood and fender (C - C) : Less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Hood and fender (D - D) : Less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in)PIIB2526J
Hood and front bumper (A - A) : -1.3 - 2.7 mm (-0.05 - 0.11 in)
Hood and fender (D - D) : -0.4 - 1.7 mm (-0.16 - 0.07 in)
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HOOD
5. After adjustment tighten lock bolts to the specified torque.
6. Install the front grille. Refer to EI-23
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HOOD ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Remove hinge nuts on hood and remove hood assembly.
CAUTION:
Two technicians should be used to avoid damaging the
hood during removal.
1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch
A : 20 mm (0.79 in)
B : 6.8 mm (0.268 in) min.
PIIB5794E
1. Hood hinge 2. Hood stay3. Radiator core seal rubber
4. Hood assembly 5. Hood insulator 6. Hood stay holder
PIIB2528J
12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
PIIB2529J
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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Before installing hood hinge, apply anticorrosive
agent onto the surfaces that make contact with the
vehicle body.
• After installing, perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to BL-13, "
Fitting Adjustment".
HOOD HINGE
Removal
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front fender. Refer to BL-21, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove bolts and the hood hinge.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Hood Lock ControlINFOID:0000000005929278
REMOVAL
Hood Lock
1. Remove front grille (LH). Refer to EI-23, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove hood lock bolts.
3. Remove hood lock from hood lock cable. 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9.4 ft-lb)
PIIB2530J
1. Hood lock
2. Hood lock cable 3. Hood ledge upper front
4. Clip
PIIB6509E
23.6 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
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Hood Lock Reinforcement
1. Remove front bumper. Refer to EI-15, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove crash zone sensor. Refer to SRS-42, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove bolts, and the hood lock reinforcement.
Hood Lock Cable
1. Remove front grille (LH/RH). Refer to EI-23, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove fender protector (LH). Refer to EI-26, "
Component".
3. Remove hood lock, and remove hood lock cable from hood lock.
4. Remove radiator core upper support, hood ledge, and then remove hood lock cable.
5. Remove hood opener on bottom left of instrument panel, and then remove hood lock cable.
6. Remove grommet on lower dashboard, and pull out hood lock cable from passenger room side.
CAUTION:
While pulling the cable, be car eful not to damage (peel)
hood opener cable outer surface on edges of body through
hole.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform hood fitting adjustment. Refer to BL-13, "
Fitting Adjustment".
Hood Lock Reinforcement
When installing hood lock reinforcement, loosen hood bolts, and
then tighten bolts in the order as shown.
Hood Lock Cable
1. Pull the hood lock cable through the panel hole to the engine compartment. CAUTION: 23.6 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
PIIB6511E
LIIA2667E
23.6 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
PIIB6513E
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Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keeping the
radius 100 mm (3.94 in) or more.
2. Check that the cable is not of fset from the positioning grommet,
and push the grommet into the panel hole securely.
3. Apply the sealant around the grommet (at * mark).
4. Install cable securely to lock.
5. After installing, check hood lock adjustment and hood opener operation.
Hood Lock Control InspectionINFOID:0000000005929279
CAUTION:
If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1. Check that the secondary latch is properly engaged with the secondary striker (B: 6.8 mm (0.268 in) with
hood's own weight.
2. While operating the hood release handle, carefully check that the front end of the hood is raised by
approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also check that the hood release handle returns to the original position.
3. Check that the secondary hood release operates at 29.4 N (3.0 kg) or below.
4. Confirm static closing force of the hood is 343 – 441 N·m (35 – 44 kg-m).
PIIB5801E
PIIB6537E
1. Hood striker 2. Primary latch 3. Secondary striker
4. Secondary latch A. 20 mm (0.79 in) B. 6.8 mm (0.268 in)
PIIB5794E
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HOOD
5. Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply“body grease” to the points as shown.
PIIB6514E
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