EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
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1. 5 SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM CONFIRM THE REPAIR 2 2 6 Removal and Installation Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting 6 DOOR FINISHER cernerent INSTRUMENT PANEL een 6 Removal and Installation CENTER 6 ROOE TRBIM 225 ici viii DOORS iii 6 Removal and Installation T 7 TRUNK ROOM TRIM eec SUNROOF HEADLINER 7 Removal and Installation SEAT rS 7 Revision May 2004 El 1 2003 Sentra PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS PFP 00001 Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System SRS AIR BAG and SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER Ersoo1EH 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 Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Manual WARNING e 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 a2. Front door SEC 800 E 42 Sunroof lid weatherstrip Sunroof weatherstrip is part of the glass lid and must be replaced as an assembly 43 Side guard molding Door outer molding jt Clip Door outer Rear door SEC 820 NTE Eo gt A A outer molding Fa E Clip C3 Rear door C o Ne Q 9 bo o o 2 Double sided tape Side To install molding both molding and door surface must be between 27 50 C 81 122 F guard and clean Press ends by hand and use roller 5 kg f 11 Ib T to press molding to molding door surface Revision May 2004 0148 El 25 2003 Sentra EXTERIOR Trunk lid weatherstrip 45 Rear combination lamp SEC 843 SEC 265 Heat gun Vehicle center Butyl seal Bonding portion Apply butyl seal evenly as it tends to become thin in the corners Warm up lamp assembly area to a temperature of a little below 60 140 LIIA0010E Revision May 2004 El 26 2003 Sentra EXTERIOR SEC 960 Rear air spoiler and high mounted stop lamp When installing make sure that there are no gaps or waves at ends of air spoiler Before installing spoiler clean and remove oil from surface where spoiler will be mounted Bottom view Screw High mounted stop LBTO065
3. 1 Hood front seal 2 3 Cowl top seal and cowl top grille SEC 650 Radiator core seal SEC 650 Cowl top seal Revision May 2004 El 22 WBT054 2003 Sentra 2 windshield side molding EXTERIOR 5 Windshield upper molding SEC 720 Foam dam Urethane adhesive Windshield glass Windshield side moldin 3 side welt SEC 720 Windshield upper molding Roof panel ZN Y Nx Windshield glass y Urethane adhesive Foam Front dam Interior door headlining Roof Real r window molding Urethane adhesive Spacer Be sure to insert spacer into roof hole back glass Revision May 2004 9 Rear window molding Rear window Outer trunk lid Black print end Shelf in Trunk lid Foam reinforcement dam Urethane adhesive Parcel shelf WBT113 El 23 2003 Sentra 6 Drip weatherstrip EXTERIOR Body side welt SEC 720 767 Windshield side molding X Weatherstrip Revision May 2004 El 24 Door weatherstrip SEC 800 820 Me eran Gee eS T SN K Y M A B M EEG ter B lt Front A B 0009 2003 Sentra Rear door parting seal EXTERIOR Door outside molding SEC 820
4. 7 Fender and center mudguard D Spring nut Screw Center mudguard LBTO59 Revision May 2004 El 27 2003 Sentra SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM 76913 Removal and Installation Sa CAUTION ons gt A Ah ot k ff N Wrap the tip of flat bladed screwdriver with a cloth when removing metal clips from garnishes Remove A T finisher or M T shift lever boot Refer to IP 10 Removal and Installation Remove the console Refer to IP 10 Removal and Installation Remove front and rear seats Refer to SE 3 Removal and Installation front or SE 5 Removal and Installation rear Remove kick plates Remove dash side lower garnish Remove body side welts Remove front seat belt floor anchor bolt Refer to SB 3 Removal and Installation Remove rear seat belt floor anchor bolt Refer to SB 5 Removal and Installation Remove center pillar lower garnish Remove adjuster cover and pillar shoulder bolt Refer to SB 3 Removal and Installation Remove floor carpet Remove center pillar upper garnish Remove front pillar garnish El Remove rear pillar garnish Remove parcel shelf Remove center rear seat back finisher Remove side rear seat back finishers Revision May 2004 El 28 2003 Sentra SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM MT without rear M
5. to catching position C203 5 Push not remove center pin by hitting it a SBF258G o Installation 0236 Removal C205 E a T I 65 o fa lt gt e Y i il Finisher Clip 080 SBF638CA C206 ets MBF519B i MBF520B Removal CE103 EN gt Revision May 2004 j SBF104B El 10 SBF147B 2003 Sentra CLIP AND FASTENER Symbol NS Shapes Removal amp Installation Panel IS Fiat biaded screwdriver CE107 Means QD Clip r SBF411H SBF7678 Removal Remove by bending up with a CE117 flat bladed screwdriver or pliers m SBF174D SBF175DA Removal Clip A Finisher CF110 Clip A s a rubber Clip B SBF648B L Weatherstrip amp j L Rubber seal L Flat bladed screwdriver SBF649B Clip B Grommet Clip A Removal Flat bladed screwdriver P EI Clip B Sealing Body Grommet washer Y panel Clip A Sealing e SBF151D SBF259G Removal Installation Rotate 45 ga CG101 to remove EN M C SBF145B Removal SBF085B Removal 1 Screw out with a Phillips screwdriver CS101 2 Remove female Revision May 2004 1111 SBF078B El 11 portion with de flat bladed screwdriver SBF992G 2003 Sentra CLIP AND FASTENER Symbol NG Shapes Removal amp Installation Removal Holde
6. BODY SECTION E EXTERIOR 8 INTERIOR CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS 2 UNDERHOOD PPP 7 Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System Diagnostic Worksheet 8 SRS AIR BAG and SEAT BELT PRE TEN CLIP AND FASTENER 10 SIONER conca adda tii dts 2 Description nem e tente eig 10 PREPARATION aaa cdo Quan de sici n 3 BODY FRONT END 2 2 13 Special Service Tools 3 Removal and Installation 13 Commercial Service Tools 3 FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY 13 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES 4 BODY REAR END AND OPENER 18 Work FlOW user em ree aen ee 4 Removal and Installation CUSTOMER INTERVIEW 4 REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE 5 WINDSHIELD MOLDING CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS 5 Windshield and Rear Window LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE EIER ROOT GAUSE airada lada 5 Removal and Installation REPAIR THE CAUSE _
7. INSTRUMENT PANEL Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between The cluster lid A and instrument panel 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 Those 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 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 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 control unit and upper lower cluster lid C 3 Wiring harnesses behind audio and A C control unit 4 Console lid to console bin 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 NOOR WN gt Revision May 2004 El 6 2003 Sentra SQUEAK AND RAT
8. Inspection End SBT842 CUSTOMER INTERVIEW Interview the customer if possible to determine 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 El 8 Diagnostic Worksheet This information is necessary to duplicate the conditions that exist when the noise occurs 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 rotation
9. hood primary lock meshes at a position 1 to 1 5 mm 0 039 to 0 059 in lower than fender After hood lock adjustment adjust bumper rubber When securing hood lock ensure that it does not tilt Striker must be positioned at the center of hood primary lock After adjustment ensure that hood primary and secondary lock operate properly Hood lock secondary latch hooking length More than 5 0 mm 0 197 in Hood laten Bumper rubber adjustment Adjust so that hood is aligned with fender At that time deflection is approximately 2 mm 0 08 in Bumper rubber free height is approximately 13 mm 0 51 in Removal of n front grille Bumper assembly mounting bolts screws and clips S N m kg m ft ib N m kg m in Ib Revision May 2004 BODY FRONT END JE Hood adjustment ASA 10 8 14 6 gt 7 206 26 5 A 91 27 16 19 Y 43 1 54 9 Leg 4 4 5 6 32 40 Clip with grommet e s 10 0 9 1 0 76 88 0119 El 16 2003 Sentra BODY FRONT END Removal of front grille Metal clip E Hood adjustment N m kg m 8 15 Revision May 2004 El 17 2003 Sentra BODY REAR END AND OPENER BODY REAR END AND OPENER PFP F2022 Removal and Installation e When removing or installing trunk lid place cloth or other padding on rear fender panels This prevents vehicle bo
10. 4 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 components from contact Can be used to fill space behind a panel Revision May 2004 El 5 2003 Sentra SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES 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 m 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 CLOTH TAPE Used to insulate where movement does not occur Ideal for instrument panel applications 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 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 Etsoo16U Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information
11. Remove the air dam if necessary cx RD E Ed Revision May 2004 El 13 2003 Sentra QG18DE SEC 620 623 630 Hood lock adjustment Adjust hood so that hood primary lock meshes at a position 1 to 1 5mm 0 039 to 0 059 in lower than fender After hood lock adjustment adjust bumper rubber When securing hood lock ensure that it does not tilt Striker must be positioned at the center of hood primary lock After adjustment ensure that hood primary and secondary lock operate properly Hood lock secondary latch hooking length More than 5 0 mm 0 197 in x Hood Rem latch Bumper rubber adjustment Adjust so that hood is aligned with fender At that time deflection is approximately 2 mm 0 08 in Bumper rubber free height is approximately 13 mm 0 51 in Removal of n front grille Bumper assembly mounting bolts screws and clips T N m kg m ft Ib Nem kg m in ID Revision May 2004 BODY FRONT END EJ adjustment ASS 10 08 121 549 4 4 5 6 32 40 D 20 5 26 5 2 1 2 7 16 19 Clip with grommet 8 5 10 0 9 1 0 76 88 WBT038 El 14 2003 Sentra BODY FRONT END Removal of front grille p Metal clip 7 Revision May 2004 El 15 2003 Sentra QR25DE SEC 620 623 630 Hood lock adjustment Adjust hood so that
12. TLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES 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 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 Aloose 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 HEADLINER Noises in the sunroof headliner 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 Frontor 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 SEATS When isolating seat noises it is 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 rod
13. al movement pitch dependent on materials often brought on by activity Rattle Like shaking a baby rattle Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated 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 bumblebee 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 Weather conditions especially humidity and temperature may have a great effect on noise level Revision May 2004 El 4 2003 Sentra SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE 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
14. allation Remove center pillar lower and upper garnish and rear pillar garnish Refer to El 28 Removal and Installation Remove sun visors Remove interior lamp Remove assist grips if equipped Remove sunroof welt if equipped and door welts Remove sunroof switch if equipped and map lamp assembly 10 Remove clips attached to roof 11 Take out headlining from the front passenger door With sunroof Wrap flat bladed screwdriver with tape Assist grip WBT048 Revision May 2004 El 32 2003 Sentra TRUNK ROOM TRIM TRUNK ROOM TRIM PFP 84920 Removal and Installation LBT049 Revision May 2004 El 33 2003 Sentra TRUNK ROOM TRIM Revision May 2004 El 34 2003 Sentra
15. dy from being scratched Bumper fascia is made of plastic Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it Trunk lid adjustment Adjust at hinge trunk lid portion for proper trunk lid fit Trunk lid lock system adjustment Adjust striker so that it is in the center of the lock After adjustment check trunk lid lock operation Opener cable Do not attempt to bend cable using excessive force After installation make sure that trunk lid and fuel filler lid open smoothly REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY 1 Remove four bolts one clip C205 from lower side of rear bumper Remove two screws from each quarter panel side Remove four clips C205 from upper side of rear bumper fascia Remove rear bumper fascia Remove four nuts securing bumper reinforcement then remove bumper reinforcement Remove four bolts securing bumper side stays then remove bumper side stays Revision May 2004 El 18 2003 Sentra BODY REAR END AND OPENER Trunk lid hinge removal Trunk lid lock E Openerhandle Trunk lid adjustment 5 0 6 47 0 51 0 66 45 57 Trunk lid torsion bar removal WARNING When removing and installing torsion bar be careful as it is under tension Fuel filler lid contro B Trunk lid opener and striker adjustment n EI oi a bracket Bumper clip 2 20 6 26 5 2 1 2 7 16 19 Ex CO cao Bumper assembly mounting bolts scr
16. e sometimes can be very difficult To help us fix your Nissan right the first time please take a moment to note the area of the vehicle where the squeak or rattle occurs and under what conditions You may be asked to take a test drive with a service advisor or technician to ensure we confirm the noise you are hearing l WHERE DOESTHE 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 ESA LUE Bm AS Ss ED SU m Continue to the back 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 LIWA0276E Revision May 2004 El 8 2003 Sentra SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES SQUEAK amp RATTLE DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET page 2 Briefly describe the location where the noise occurs ll WHEN DOES IT OCCUR check the boxes that apply anytime after sitting out in the sun 1 time in the morning when it is raining or wet only when it is cold outside dry or dusty conditions 11 only when it is hot outside other Ill WHEN DRIVING IV WHATTYPE OF NOISE through driveways squeak like tennis shoes on a clean floor ov
17. e broken or lost during the repair resulting in the creation of new noise Tapping or pushing pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise Do not tap or push pull the component with excessive force otherwise the noise will be elimi nated only temporarily 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 El 6 Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting REPAIR THE CAUSE If the cause is a loose component tighten the component securely 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 ure thane tape A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit J 43980 is available through your authorized NISSAN Parts Department CAUTION Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information The following materials are contained in the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit J 43980 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 9
18. easily during the test drive to help identify the source of the noise try to dupli cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following Close a door Tap or push pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from Rev the engine Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle twist At idle apply engine load electrical load half clutch on M T model drive position on A T model Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs 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 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 J 39565 and mechanics stethoscope Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by 1 2 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 fasteners can b
19. er rough roads creak like walking on an old wooden floor over speed bumps rattle like shaking baby rattle only atabout mph I knock like a knock on a door on acceleration tick like a clock second hand LI coming to a stop thump heavy muffled knock noise on turns left right or either circle buzz like a bumble bee LJ with passengers or cargo other after driving milesor minutes TO BE COMPLETED BY DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL Test Drive Notes YES NO Vehicle test driven with customer a m Noise verified on test drive L a Noise source located and repaired 41 2 Follow up test drive performed to confirm repair a a VIN Customer Name Initials of person erformin W O Date This form must be attached to Work Order Revision May 2004 El 9 SBT844 2003 Sentra CLIP AND FASTENER CLIP AND FASTENER Description PFP 76906 EIS0016W e Clips and fasteners in El section correspond to the following numbers and symbols e Replace any clips and or fasteners which are damaged during removal or installation Symbol NS Shapes Removal amp Installation Removal Remove by bending up with C101 flat bladed screwdrivers or ay clip remover ivi B T SBF302H SBF367BA C103 V sr am Y F o 5 095 qaum Removal Remove with a clip remover AS SBF423H 5 Push center
20. etal clip 2 speakers di e Metal clip 6 Se C103 with rear speakers S lt gt gt gt 9 Y uif gt 2 WBT128 Revision May 2004 El 29 2003 Sentra SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM WBT044 Revision May 2004 El 30 2003 Sentra DOOR FINISHER DOOR FINISHER PFP 80900 Removal and Installation oia CAUTION Wrap the tip of a flat bladed screwdriver with cloth when prying pawls from door trim 1 Remove the door pull finisher s 2 Remove power window switch es finisher s then disconnect the connector s models equipped with power windows e Do not lift the front of the power window switch assembly 3 Remove window regulator handle models without power windows 4 Remove screws and disconnect clips C101 and clips C103 from door 5 Reach behind and carefully pull door trim panel from inside handle until finisher pops off 6 Lift out door trim LIIAO149E Revision May 2004 El 31 2003 Sentra ROOF TRIM ROOF TRIM PFP 73910 Removal and Installation Eia CAUTION Disconnect both terminals from battery in advance 1 2 3 4 Remove driver air bag module and steering wheel Refer to SRS 40 Removal and Installation and PS 11 STEERING WHEEL Fully tilt front right and left seat backs backward Remove front pillar garnish front and rear kick plates Refer to El 28 Removal and Inst
21. ews and clips N m kg m in Ib 8 1 O N m kg m ft Ib WBT040 Revision May 2004 El 19 2003 Sentra BODY REAR END AND OPENER Opener handle Trunk lid torsion bar removal Release cable ball end 3 Trunk lid opener and striker soca To bumper fascia pS d Bumper side bracket p 4 Nem kg m in Ib gt 5 0 6 47 0 51 0 66 45 57 WBT086 Revision May 2004 El 20 2003 Sentra WINDSHIELD MOLDING WINDSHIELD MOLDING PFP 72700 Windshield and Rear Window 1800162 Windshield side molding Windshield upper molding SEC 720 SEC 720 dam Urethane Windshield upper adhesive molding Roof panel Windshield is de gt glass Windshield glass x Urethane adhesive Windshield side molding i Front Foam Interior side dam ie headlining welt Roof Rear window molding Urethane adhesive Spacer back glass Roof rail Be sure to insert spacer into roof hole Headliner Rear window molding Revision May 2004 Rear window Outer trunk lid Black print end Foam Shelf trim dam Trunk lid reinforcement Urethane adhesive Parcel shelf WBT114 El 21 2003 Sentra EXTERIOR Removal and Installation EXTERIOR PFP AAAAA ElS00170
22. ir bag inflation all maintenance must be per formed by an authorized NISSAN INFINITI dealer e Improper maintenance including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS can lead to per sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag Module see the SRS section e 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 harness connectors Revision May 2004 El 2 2003 Sentra PREPARATION PREPARATION PFP 00002 Special Service Tools E1s0016R 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 Locating the noise J 39570 Chassis ear SIIA0993E J 43980 NISSAN Squeak and Rattle kit Repairing the cause of noise SIIA0994E Commercial Service Tools Tool name Description Engine ear Locating the noise J 39565 SIIA0995E Revision May 2004 El 3 2003 Sentra SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES PFP 00003 Work Flow Esa Customer Interview Duplicate the Noise and Test Drive Check Related Service Bulletins Locate the Noise and Identify the Root Cause Repair the Cause Confirm Repair
23. r portion of clip must be spread out to remove rod CR103 4 RA 2 5 19 SBF768B SBF770B Removal Metal Clip Y Pull WBT072 WBT073 Revision May 2004 El 12 2003 Sentra BODY FRONT END BODY FRONT END PFP H5022 Removal and Installation 2180016x e When removing or installing hood place a cloth or other padding on front fender panels and cowl top This prevents vehicle body from being scratched e Bumper fascia is made of plastic Do not use excessive force and be sure to keep oil away from it Hood adjustment Adjust at hinge portion 9 Hood lock adjustment After adjusting check hood lock control operation Apply a coat of grease to hood lock engaging mechanism e Hood opener Do not attempt to bend cable forcibly Doing so increases effort required to unlock hood FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY 1 Remove screws securing left and right front fog lamps and remove the lamps if equipped or remove filler trim panel Remove four clips C205 from the top of the front grille pull up to unclip bottom and remove Remove clips C205 and screws located on front side of fender protector at wheel opening Remove three bolts from the air deflector Remove two bolts securing lower side of front bumper fascia Pull off front bumper fascia and energy absorber Remove four nuts securing bumper reinforcement then remove bumper reinforcement Remove four bolts securing front bumper side stays Remove front bumper side stays 0
24. s and holders El 2 Asqueak between the seat pad cushion and frame 3 The rear seat back 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 these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component or applying urethane tape to the contact area UNDERHOOD Some interior noises 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 noises 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 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 Ol Corn Revision May 2004 El 7 2003 Sentra SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Diagnostic Worksheet Ersoorov ss 4 e p y aaa SQUEAK amp RATTLE DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET Dear Nissan Customer We are concerned about your satisfaction with your Nissan vehicle Repairing a squeak or rattl
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