Instrument Panel: Section
Instrument Panel: Section
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A
B
SECTION
INSTRUMENT PANEL C
E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY ................. 12 F
Exploded View .........................................................12
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 Removal and Installation .........................................13
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- STEERING COLUMN COVERS ....................... 15
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 Removal and Installation .........................................15
Precaution for Work .................................................. 2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota- CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY .................... 16 H
tion After Battery Disconnect ..................................... 2 Exploded View .........................................................16
Removal and Installation .........................................17
PREPARATION ............................................ 4 I
CLUSTER LID A ............................................... 18
PREPARATION ................................................... 4 Removal and Installation .........................................18
Special Service Tool ................................................. 4
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 4
CLUSTER LID C ............................................... 19 IP
CLUSTER LID C ........................................................19
CLIP LIST ............................................................ 5
CLUSTER LID C : Removal and Installation ...........19
Clip List ..................................................................... 5 K
CLUSTER LID C LOWER ..........................................19
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 6 CLUSTER LID C LOWER : Removal and Installa-
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG- tion ...........................................................................19 L
NOSES ................................................................ 6 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL LH .................. 20
Work Flow ................................................................. 6 Removal and Installation .........................................20
Inspection Procedure ................................................ 8 M
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................. 10 GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY ................................ 21
Removal and Installation .........................................21
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 12
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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 SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• 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, it is recommended that all mainte-
nance and repair be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper repair, 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.
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 or batteries, and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for Work INFOID:0000000014262759
• When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage or deform it. If a component
may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth.
• When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar tool, be sure to wrap the component
with a shop cloth or vinyl tape to protect it.
• Protect the removed parts with a shop cloth and prevent them from being dropped.
• Replace a deformed or damaged clip.
• If a part is specified as a non-reusable part, always replace it with a new one.
• Be sure to tighten bolts and nuts securely to the specified torque.
• After installation is complete, be sure to check that each part works properly.
• Follow the steps below to clean components:
- Water soluble dirt:
• Dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe the dirty area.
• Then rub with a soft, dry cloth.
- Oily dirt:
• Dip a soft cloth into lukewarm water with mild detergent (concentration: within 2 to 3%) and wipe the dirty
area.
• Then dip a cloth into fresh water, wring the water out of the cloth and wipe the detergent off.
• Then rub with a soft, dry cloth.
- Do not use organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline.
- For genuine leather seats, use a genuine leather seat cleaner.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
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The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(TechMate No.)
Tool name
— Locating the noise
(J-39570)
Chassis Ear
SIIA0993E
ALJIA1232ZZ
AWJIA0483ZZ
SIIA0995E
PIIB1407E
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JMJIA3734GB
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 of
the customer's comments; refer to IP-10, "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 a test drive 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 surfaces
= 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 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 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.
• Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. 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 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 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. 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
IP
LAIA0072E
IP
PIIB8742E
AWJIA1791ZZ
F
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to scratch instrument panel pad and other parts.
• Whenever a suitable tool is used, always wrap a cloth around the end of the tool to protect compo-
nents from damage. G
• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals then wait at least three
minutes.
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-150,
"Removal and Installation".
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2. Remove steering wheel. Refer to ST-21, "WITH AIR BAG : Removal and Installation" (WITH AIR BAG),
ST-22, "WITHOUT AIR BAG : Removal and Installation" (WITHOUT AIR BAG).
3. Remove steering column covers. Refer to IP-15, "Removal and Installation".
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4. Remove steering combination switch. Refer to BCS-74, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove center console assembly. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and Installation".
6. Remove combination meter. Refer to MWI-137, "Removal and Installation". K
7. Remove audio unit. Refer to AV-39, "Removal and Installation" (BASE AUDIO WITHOUT COLOR DIS-
PLAY), AV-113, "Removal and Installation" (DISPLAY AUDIO).
8. Remove instrument lower panel (LH). Refer to IP-20, "Removal and Installation". L
9. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to IP-21, "Removal and Installation".
10. Remove front speaker grille (LH/RH).
11. Remove bolts and front passenger air bag module (if necessary). Refer to SR-20, "Removal and Installa- M
tion".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the front passenger air bag module bolts. N
12. Remove instrument panel assembly screws.
13. Disconnect the harness connectors from the instrument panel assembly and remove from vehicle.
14. If necessary, remove O
15. If necessary, remove screws and instrument pocket assembly. Refer to IP-12, "Exploded View".
16. If necessary, remove center ventilator grille. Refer to VTL-13, "CENTER VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal
and Installation". P
ALJIA1707ZZ
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• If replacing the instrument panel, transfer all the necessary parts to the new instrument panel.
REMOVAL B
1. Remove steering column cover screws (A).
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AWJIA1790ZZ
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. G
IP
AWKIA4169ZZ
A
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch center console finishers and other parts. B
1. Remove shift selector. Refer to TM-296, "Removal and Installation" (A/T model).
2. Release clips using a suitable tool. Disconnect harness connec-
tors and remove shift selector finisher as shown (A/T model). C
: Metal clip
AWJIA1777ZZ
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3. Remove shifter lever knob. Refer to TM-22, "Removal and Installation" (M/T model).
4. Release clips using a suitable tool. Disconnect harness connectors and remove M/T shift boot (M/T
model). G
5. Release center console rear finisher clips and pawls using a
suitable tool and remove.
: Metal clip H
IP
ALKIA4541ZZ
JSJIA0398ZZ
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REMOVAL
1. Release clips and pawls using a suitable tool and remove cluster
lid A (1).
: Metal clip
: Pawl
AWKIA3486ZZ
2. Disconnect the harness connectors from the illumination switch ad trip reset switch.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
: Metal clip
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AWJIA1775ZZ
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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CLUSTER LID C LOWER
CLUSTER LID C LOWER : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000014262774
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REMOVAL
1. Release cluster lid C lower pawls using a suitable tool.
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: Pawl
: Metal clip
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AWKIA3492ZZ
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2. Disconnect harness connectors and remove cluster lid C lower.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. N
REMOVAL
1. Remove hood lock release handle from instrument lower panel LH. Refer to DLK-162, "HOOD LOCK
RELEASE HANDLE : Removal and Installation".
2. Release clips and pawls using a suitable tool and remove instru-
ment lower panel LH.
: Pawl
: Metal clip
AWKIA3481ZZ
REMOVAL B
1. Partially remove front door welt.
2. Remove glove box lid (1) by pushing inward and pulling towards
the rear of the vehicle as shown. C
AWKIA3475ZZ
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3. Remove the glove box assembly screws (A).
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AWKIA3480ZZ
4. Release clips and pawls using a suitable tool and remove glove box assembly. IP
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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