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FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING
Removal
1. Remove the door mirror assembly. Refer to MIR-20, "Removal and Installation".
2. Lift and twist from rear side, disconnect clips fr om flange and pull the front door outside molding toward
rear of the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING
Removal
Lift and twist from rear side, then disconnect clips from flange and pull the rear door outside molding out.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Front door outside molding 2. Rear door outside molding
Clips
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ROOF SIDE MOLDING
ROOF SIDE MOLDING
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REMOVAL
1. Lift and pull the roof side molding up from the rear edge.
2. Release the roof side molding from the channel and remove from the roof.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Engage the roof molding into the clips starting at the rear.
1. Roof side molding 2. Roof panel 3. Body side outer panel
Front
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the trunk lid finisher (if equipped). Refer to INT-33, "TRUNK LID FINISHER : Removal and Instal-
lation".
2. Remove the license lamp finisher nuts and bolts.
3. Remove license lamp finisher by pulling toward the rear, then disconnect the harness connector from the trunk opener request switch and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. License lamp finisher
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REAR SPOILER
REAR SPOILER
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Removal
1. Remove trunk lid finisher (if equipped). Refer to INT-33, "TRUNK LID FINISHER : Removal and Installa-
tion".
2. Disconnect harness connector from the high mounted stop lamp.
3. Remove foam tape free from trunk lid surface, using a suitable tool. CAUTION:
Use care not to damage painted surfaces during removal of or releasing adhesive backed foam
tape.
4. Release the high mounted stop lamp harness grommet from trunk lid, then remove rear spoiler.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
• Before installing rear spoiler, clean the surface w here it will be mounted with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent
to degrease the surface.
• Before installing, be sure there are no gaps or wa ves in the foam tape where the surfaces meet.
• During installation, be sure grommet of high mounted stop lamp harness is fully seated into trunk lid opening
prior to final rear spoiler assembly placement.
1. Rear spoiler 2. High mounted stop lamp harness 3. Gasket
A. Nut
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PRECAUTION ................ ...............................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precautions for Drive Shaft .......................................2
PREPARATION ............................................3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....3
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......3
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................3
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ...............................5
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................6
FRONT WHEEL HUB ..................................... .....6
Inspection ............................................................ ......6
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ........................................7
Inspection ............................................................ ......7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................8
FRONT WHEEL HUB .........................................8
Exploded View ..................................................... .....8
Removal and Installation ..........................................8
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT .....................................10
Exploded View (LH) .................................................10
Removal and Installation (LH) .................................10
Exploded View (RH) ............................................ ....12
Removal and Installation (RH) .................................12
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ....15
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT .....................................15
Disassembly and Assembly (LH) ......................... ....15
Disassembly and Assembly (RH) ............................20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .............................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Wheel Bearing ..................................................... ....27
Drive Shaft ...............................................................27
Dynamic Damper .....................................................27
Boot Bands ..............................................................28
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified 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 Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c 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 three minutes before performing any service.
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Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shaft.
• Joint sub-assembly does not disass emble because it is non-overhaul parts.
• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
• Before disassembling and assembling, clean the outside of parts.
• Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be tak en into account during disassembly of the service loca-
tion.
• Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover must be placed over parts.
• Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering
to parts.
• Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.
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The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000009464435
Tool number
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Tool name Description
KV38106700
(J-34296)
KV38106800
(J-34297)
Differential side oil seal protector Installing drive shaft
LH: KV38106700 (J-34296)
RH: KV38106800 (J-34297)
KV40107300
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Boot Band crimping tool Installing boot bands
KV40107500
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Drive shaft attachment Removing drive shaft
NT147
ZZA1229D
ZZA1230D
Tool name
Description
Drive shaft puller Removing drive shaft joint sub assembly
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Sliding hammerRemoving drive shaft
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
ZZA0023D
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