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1. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing Instrument panel to front pillar garnish Instrument panel to windshield Instrument panel mounting pins Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter 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 noise Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply ing felt cloth tape or silicon 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 rattle 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 procedures 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 areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from the Nissan Squeak and2. BODY INTERIOR SECTION INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS 00000eeeeees 2 PREPARATION ccsccsssssssssessseesssseeesseeeees 9 Special Service Tools ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 9 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG Commercial Service Tools c cccccccseeeeeeeeeeees 9 NOSES MEET 2 Il 2 ON VEHICLE REPAIR eseseeeeeees 10 tion P elle A e ic a a 6 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 10 Exploded View aira rn E 10 PRECAUTION 0 ccecceeeceeccneecneceececescnecenees 8 Removal and Installation cccccccccsseecseeteereees 11 PRECAUTIONS sieicctcesiiicniite ei eins 8 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 16 Supplemental Restraint System SRS AIR B AG and SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER ees 8 CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY DUU 16 eet ere EES AAA 8 Exploded View EE Disassembly and Assembly PREPARATION ccecccsessseseeecceeenseeeseees 9 Revision July 2007 IP 1 2008 Altima SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Wo rk F OW INFOID 0000000003212510 Customer Interview Yy Duplicate the Noise and Test Drive v Check Related Service Bulletins kd Locate the Noise and Identify the Root Cause y Repair the Cause v Confirm Repair OK Y Inspection End SBT842 CUSTOMER INTERVIEW Interview the customer if possible to de
3. 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 dumpers out of adjustment 2 Trunk lid striker out of adjustment NOOR ON Revision July 2007 IP 4 2008 Altima SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt 3 The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together 4 A loose license plate or bracket 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 can often be traced to one of the following 1 Sunroof lid rail linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise 2 Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder 3 Front or rear windshield touching headlining 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 SEATS When isolating seat noise it s important to note the position 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 Asqueak between the seat pad cushion and frame 3 The rear seatback lock and bracket These noises can be isolated by moving or pressi
4. SEMBLY Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly Ce ON m Revision July 2007 IP 17 2008 Altima
5. SSEMBLY Exploded View ON VEHICLE REPAIR lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt INFOID 000000000 1345364 SEC 680 ALJIA0016ZZ 2008 Altima IP 10 Revision July 2007 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt 1 Center speaker grille 2 Tweeter speaker grille LH 3 Instrument panel 4 Instrument side mask LH 5 Combination meter 6 Lower knee protector LH 7 Cluster lid A 8 Instrument lower cover LH 9 Fuse block cover 10 Steering column cover upper 11 Steering column cover lower 12 Console side finisher LH 13 CD changer finisher if equipped 14 Storage bin if equipped 15 Cup holder M T 16 Cup holder CVT 17 Console screw cover LH 18 Console rear finisher if equipped with rear duct 22 Instrument assist lower panel 23 Instrument side panel LH 24 Instrument side panel RH 19 Console rear finisher without rear 20 Console screw cover RH 21 CVT finisher duct 22 Console 23 M T finisher 24 Console side finisher RH 25 Cluster lid D 26 Cluster lid C 27 Center ventilator grilles 28 Glove box assembly 29 Instrument side mask RH 30 Tweeter speaker grille RH is Clip r77 Metal clip m Pawl Re moval and Installation INFOID 0000000001345365 CAUTION e Disconnect both battery cables e Never tamper with or force air bag lid open as this may adversely affect air bag performance e Be careful not to scratch instrument panel pad and other parts REMOVAL 1 Disconnect both b
6. attery terminals 2 Remove the A pillar finishers Refer to INT 14 Removal and Installation 3 Put selector lever in the drive D position then remove selector lever knob CVT Models only Refer to TM 250 Removal and Installation 4 Put the shift lever in neutral then remove shift lever knob M T Models only Refer to TM 21 Removal al and Installation 5 Remove the cluster lid D 1 ALJIA0036ZZ 6 Remove console finisher Refer to TM 250 Removal and Installation 7 Remove the storage bin 1 or CD changer finisher if equipped ALJIA0017ZZ Revision July 2007 IP 11 2008 Altima INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt 8 Remove both instrument side masks 1 ALJIA0018ZZ 9 Open the fuse block cover remove the instrument lower cover screw A then remove the instrument lower cover 1 e Disconnect the following harness connectors In vehicle sensor VDC switch Trunk lid release switch e Disconnect the aspirator tube ALJIA0019ZZ 10 Remove both the console side finishers 11 Remove the console upper screws A ALJIA0022ZZ 12 Remove the console side screws A ALJIA0023ZZ Revision July 2007 IP 12 2008 Altima INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt 13 Remove both the console rear screw covers then remove the rear screws A then remove the console assembly 14 Open the glove box door 1 remove the glove box assemb
7. components from contact Can be used to fill space behind a panel 73982 9E000 45 mm 1 77 in thick 50 x 50 mm 1 97 x 1 97 in 73982 50Y00 10 mm 0 39 in thick 50 x 50 mm 1 97 x 1 97 in INSULATOR Light foam block 80845 71L00 30 mm 1 18 in thick 30 x 50 mm 1 18 x 1 97 in FELT CLOTHTAPE Used to insulate where movement does not occur Ideal for instrument panel applications Revision July 2007 IP 3 2008 Altima SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt 68370 4B000 15 x 25 mm 0 59 x 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 movement is present Ideal for instrument panel applications SILICONE GREASE Used in place of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit 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 Inspection Procedure inFo10 0000000008212511 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
8. eated contact vibration or similar movement loose parts missing clip or fastener incorrect clearance Knock Like a knock on a door Knock characteristics include hollow sounding sometimes repeating often brought on by driver action Tick Like a clock second hand Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials loose components can be caused by driver action or road conditions Thump Heavy muffled knock noise Thump characteristics include softer knock 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 e Weather conditions especially humidity and temperature may have a great effect on noise level DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE Revision July 2007 IP 2 2008 Altima SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt 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 location of the noise This information can be used to duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive to help identify the source of the noise try to dupli cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by d
9. g 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 SR and SB section of this Service Man ual WARNING e To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative 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 NISSAN INFINITI dealer Improper maintenance including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS can lead to personal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag Module see the SR section Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Service Manual SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and or orange harnesses or har ness connectors P re ca u t i O n INFOID 0000000001345361 e Disconnect both battery cables in advance Disconnect air bag system line in advance Never tamper with or force air bag lid open as this may adversely affect air bag performance Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts When removing or disassembling any part be careful not to damage or deform it Protect parts which may get in the way with cloth When removing parts with a screwdriver or other tool protect parts by wrapping them with vinyl or tape Keep removed parts protected with cloth If a clip is defor
10. ions You may be asked to take a test drive with a service advisor or technician to ensure we confirm the noise you are hearing SQUEAK amp RATTLE DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET I WHERE DOES THE NOISE COME FROM circle the area of the vehicle The illustrations are for reference only and may not reflect the actual configuration of your vehicle HTH Continue to page 2 of the worksheet and briefly describe the location of the noise or rattle In addition please indicate the conditions which are present when the noise occurs LAIA0072E Revision July 2007 IP 6 2008 Altima SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt SQUEAK amp RATTLE DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET page 2 Briefly describe the location where the noise occurs ll WHEN DOES IT OCCUR please check the boxes that apply O Anytime L After sitting out in the rain L 1st time in the morning O When it is raining or wet O Only when it is cold outside O Dry or dusty conditions L Only when it is hot outside C Other lll WHEN DRIVING IV WHAT TYPE OF NOISE L Through driveways Squeak like tennis shoes on a clean floor Creak like wal
11. king on an old wooden floor Rattle like shaking a baby rattle Knock like a knock at the door Tick like a clock second hand O Over rough roads L Over speed bumps L Only about mph L On acceleration Thump heavy muffled knock noise Buzz like a bumble bee O Coming to a stop O On turns left right or either circle C with passengers or cargo Cl Other O After driving miles or minutes oo0o0o0ao0g0 TO BE COMPLETED BY DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL Test Drive Notes YES NO Initials of person performing Vehicle test driven with customer O O Noise verified on test drive IT oO Noise source located and repaired O O Follow up test drive performed to confirm repair O VIN Customer Name WO Date This form must be attached to Work Order LAIA0071E Revision July 2007 IP 7 2008 Altima PRECAUTIONS lt PRECAUTION gt PRECAUTION PRECAUTIONS Supplemental Restraint System SRS AIR BAG and SEAT BELT PRE TEN S ON E R INFOID 0000000001345360 The Supplemental Restraint System such as AIR BAG and SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER used along with a front seat belt helps to reduce the risk or severity 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 dependin
12. ly screws A 15 Remove the glove box assembly lower screws A then remove the glove box assembly ALJIA0021ZZ 16 Remove the steering wheel Refer to ST 13 Removal and Installation 17 Remove the steering column screws A then remove both the steering wheel column upper 1 and lower 2 covers ALJIA0025ZZ Revision July 2007 IP 13 2008 Altima INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt 18 Remove the cluster lid A 1 19 Remove the combination meter screws A then remove the combination meter 1 e Disconnect the harness connector ALJIA0027ZZ 20 Remove the combination switch Refer to WW 46 Removal and Installation 21 Remove the center ventilator grilles 1 ALJIA0029ZZ Revision July 2007 IP 14 2008 Altima INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt 22 Remove the cluster lid C assembly upper and lower screws A then remove the cluster lid C assembly 1 e Disconnect the harness connectors SESCH a ral E Ee PAN heer ee H VNR AA E A Ze CARS E Z 23 Remove both tweeter speaker grilles and disconnect the harness connectors 24 Remove the passenger air bag bolt A 25 Remove the remaining instrument panel screws A ALJIA0037ZZ 26 Disconnect the audio harness connector located near the RH A pillar 27 Lift the instrument panel high enough in order to disconnect all the necessary harness connectors then re
13. med or damaged replace it If an unreusable part is removed replace it with a new one e Tighten bolts and nuts firmly to the specified torque e After re assembly has been completed make sure each part functions correctly e Remove stains in the following way Water soluble stains Dip a soft cloth in warm water and then squeeze it tightly After wiping the stain wipe with a soft dry cloth Oil stain Dissolve a synthetic detergent in warm water density of 2 to 3 or less dip the cloth then clean off the stain with the cloth Next dip the cloth in fresh water and squeeze it tightly Then clean off the detergent completely Then wipe the area with a soft dry cloth e Do not use any organic solvent such as thinner or benzine Revision July 2007 IP 8 2008 Altima PREPARATION lt PREPARATION gt PREPARATION PREPARATION Special Service Tools INFOID 0000000001345362 The actual shapes of Kent Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here Tool number Kent Moore No Description Tool name J 39570 Chassis ear Locating the noise SIIA0993E J 43980 NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Repairing the cause of noise Kit SIIA0994E Commercial Service Tools INFOID 0000000001345363 Tool name Description e Engine ear S Locating the noise SIIAO995E Power tool aN ZE Pa PIIB1407E Revision July 2007 IP 9 2008 Altima INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY INSTRUMENT PANEL A
14. move the instrument panel INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal e If replacing the Instrument panel transfer all the necessary parts to the new instrument panel Revision July 2007 IP 15 2008 Altima CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY lt DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY gt DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY Exploded View INFOID 000000000 1345366 SEC 969 ALJIA0032ZZ 1 MA finisher 2 CVT finisher 3 Storage bin if equipped 4 CD changer console bracket if 5 CD changer bracket LH if 6 CD changer bracket RH if equipped equipped equipped 7 CD changer finisher if equipped 8 Console 9 Console screw cover LH 10 Console floor bracket 11 Console rear finisher with rear 12 Console rear finisher without duct rear duct 13 Console lid assembly bracket 14 Console lid assembly 15 Cup holder CVT 16 Cup holder M T cy Clip A Pawl r73 Metal clip Revision July 2007 IP 16 2008 Altima CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY lt DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY gt Disassembly and Assembly INFOID 0000000001345367 DISASSEMBLY Remove the console assembly Refer to P 11 Removal and Installation Remove the cup holder screws and then remove the cup holder assembly Remove the console lid screws and remove the console lid Remove the console rear finisher Remove the console lid assembly bracket 6 Remove the power socket from the console Refer to PWO 5 Removal and Installation AS
15. ng on the suspected components while duplicating the con ditions under which the noise occurs Most of these 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 Any component mounted to the engine wall Components that pass through the engine wall Engine wall mounts and connectors Loose radiator mounting pins 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 OW Ne Revision July 2007 IP 5 2008 Altima SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt Diagnostic Worksheet INFO1D 0000000003212512 Dear Customer We are concerned about your satisfaction with your vehicle Repairing a squeak or rattle sometimes can be very difficult To help us fix your vehicle right the first time please take a moment to note the area of the vehicle where the squeak or rattle occurs and under what condit
16. oing one or all of the following 1 Close a door 2 Tap or push pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from 3 Rev the engine 4 Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle twist 5 At idle apply engine load electrical load half clutch on M T model drive position on CVT model 6 Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer e Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs e If it is difficult to duplicate the noise drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the vehicle body CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS After verifying the customer concern or symptom check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins TSBs related to that concern or symptom If a TSB relates to the symptom follow the procedure to repair the noise LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE 1 Narrow down the noise to a general area To help pinpoint the source of the noise use a listening tool Chassis Ear J 39570 Engine Ear and mechanics stethoscope 2 Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners otherwise clips and fastener can be broken or lost during the repair resulting in the creation of new noise tapping or pushing pulling the component that yo
17. termine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs Use the Diag nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any customer s comments refer to IP 6 Diagnostic Worksheet This information is necessary to duplicate the conditions that exist when the noise occurs e The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description 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 sur faces 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 movement 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 rep
18. u suspect is causing the noise Do not tap or push pull the component with excessive force otherwise the noise will be eliminated only tem porarily feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component s that you suspect is are causing the noise placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise looking for loose components and contact marks Refer to IP 4 Inspection Procedure REPAIR THE CAUSE e If the cause is a loose component tighten the component securely e If the cause is insufficient clearance between components separate components by repositioning or loosening 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 available through your authorized Nissan Parts Depart ment CAUTION Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged NOTE Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information The following materials are contained in the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit J 48980 Each item can be ordered separately as needed URETHANE PADS 1 5 mm 0 059 in thick Insulates connectors harness etc 76268 9E005 100 x 135 mm 3 94 x 5 31 in 76884 71L01 60 x 85 mm 2 36 x 3 35 in 76884 71L02 15 x 25 mm 0 59 x 0 98 in INSULATOR Foam blocks Insulates
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