Removal and Installation
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1. SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES Wo r k F OW INFOID 0000000001602118 Customer Interview AA Duplicate the Noise and Test Drive AA Check Related Service Bulletins v Locate the Noise and Identify the Root Cause y Repair the Cause k ad Confirm Repair OK E 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 IP 9 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 a 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 th2. March 2010 IP 10 2008 QX56 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt ON VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY Exploded View SEC 680 7 RE JA a oi e Wee 5 9 A Revision March 2010 IP 11 2008 QX56 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt 1 Defroster grille 2 Center speaker grille 3 Speaker center 4 Speaker grille outer 5 Speaker outer 6 Instrument panel upper cover 7 Instrument panel and pad assembly 8 Side ventilator assembly LH 9 Combination meter 10 Instrument upper panel LH 11 Cluster lid A 12 Key cylinder escutcheon 13 Lower knee protector 14 Instrument lower panel LH 15 Steering column cover upper 16 Steering column cover lower 17 Cluster lid C lower 18 4WD switch if equipped 19 Hazard switch 20 Cluster lid C 21 Instrument lower cover RH 22 Fuse access cover 23 Glove box 24 Instrument lower panel RH 25 Audio switch RH 26 A C and AV switch assembly 27 Audio unit 28 Audio switch LH 29 Center ventilator assembly LH 30 Display assembly 31 Center ventilator assembly RH 32 Side ventilator assembly RH 33 Instrument upper panel RH 1 Metal clip Removal and Installation Clip INFOID 0000000001602122 REMOVAL CAUTION Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals in advance Disconnect both negative and positive terminals then wait at least 3 minutes Remove steering column assembly Refer to ST 20 Removal
3. and Installation Remove instrument panel upper cover and disconnect rear sonar speaker if equipped Remove instrument lower upper panel RH and glove box Refer to P 17 Removal and Installation and Release the clips disconnect the optical sensor harness and remove defroster grille Release the clips disconnect the connectors and remove RH LH and center speakers Remove RH LH front pillar finishers Refer to INT 14 Removal and Installation Remove the passenger air bag module nuts and disconnect the connectors Refer to SR 10 Removal ALJIAO083ZZ 1 2 Remove front center console Refer to P 20 Removal and Installation 3 4 Remove combination meter Refer to MWI 76 Removal and Installation 5 6 Remove cluster lid C Refer to P 15 Removal and Installation 7 Remove display assembly Refer to AV 164 Removal and Installation 8 IP 18 Removal and Installation 9 10 11 12 and Installation 13 Disconnect remaining optional equipment connectors if equipped 14 Remove instrument panel and pad assembly screws SEC 680 15 Revision March 2010 Release instrument panel and pad assembly lifting rearward away from steering member then carefully remove through front door opening IP 12 2008 QX56 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt CAUTION Always use an assistant to steady the instrument panel and pad assembly during removal from v
4. ATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal Revision March 2010 IP 17 2008 QX56 INSTRUMENT UPPER PANEL RH lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt INSTRUMENT UPPER PANEL RH Exp od ed View INFOID 0000000001602129 SEC 680 ALJIA0080ZZ 1 Instrument panel and pad assembly 2 Instrument upper panel RH 3 Side ventilator assembly RH Clip O Pawl lt lt Vehicle front Removal and Installation INFO1D 0000000001602130 REMOVAL 1 Remove instrument lower panel RH and glove box Refer to P 17 Removal and Installation 2 Remove instrument upper panel RH screws then release the clips and remove from instrument panel and pad assembly INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal Revision March 2010 IP 18 2008 QX56 A T FINISHER lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt A T FINISHER Removal and Installation inroad REMOVAL 1 Remove the shift knob 1 2 Remove the storage compartment mask 3 and front console upper finisher 4 3 Pull up on A T finisher 2 to release clips then tilt aside 4 Disconnect A T finisher electrical connectors and remove from front center console assembly AWJIA0004ZZ INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal Revision March 2010 IP 19 2008 QX56 FRONT CENTER CONSOLE lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt FRONT CENTER CONSOLE Exp od ed View INFOID 0000000001602132 SEC 969 J 3 5 0 36 31 3 5 0 36 31 ALJIA0081GB
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7. J 39570 Engine Ear J 39565 and mechanic s 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 fasteners can be 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 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 7 Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting 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 b
8. Removal and Installation inure c ooonsnto2i3s REMOVAL 1 Move front seats forward 2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal 3 Remove A T finisher and front center console upper screws Refer to IP 19 Removal and Installation 4 Remove control device Refer to TM 195 A T Shift Selector Removal and Installation 5 Remove instrument lower panel RH and glove box assembly FN Refer to IP 17 Removal and Installation gy A 6 Remove center console lower cover RH LH then remove front Te gt center console lower screws ROSS 7 Open the console lid assembly and remove console bin mat We LN then remove the rear inside screws AWJIA0014ZZ 8 Remove lower front center console screws at the rear 9 Release front center console from floor and tilt to disconnect electrical connectors 10 Carefully remove front center console assembly through rear door opening CAUTION Always use an assistant to steady the front center console assembly during removal from vehicle interior INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal Revision March 2010 IP 20 2008 QX56 REAR CENTER CONSOLE lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt REAR CENTER CONSOLE Removal and Installation INFOID 0000000001602134 REMOVAL 1 Remove cup holder insert 2 Release latch and remove rear center console assembly ALJIA0082ZZ INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal Revision March 2010 IP 21 2008 Q
9. X56 FRONT CENTER CONSOLE lt DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY gt DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY FRONT CENTER CONSOLE Exploded View INFOID 0000000001602135 SEC 969 ALJIAO103ZZ Revision March 2010 IP 22 2008 QX56 FRONT CENTER CONSOLE lt DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY gt 1 Console lid assembly 2 A T finisher 3 Console upper finisher 4 Storage compartment 5 Storage compartment mask 6 Console reinforcement assembly 7 Console front bracket 8 Lower side finisher LH 9 Center console lower cover LH 10 Console cover LH 11 Rear console duct 12 Console power socket 13 Rear cup holder assembly 14 Rear finisher assembly 15 Console rear bracket 16 Heat duct 17 Rear upper finisher 18 Console bin mat 19 Console bin 20 Console cover RH 21 Center console lower cover RH 22 Lower side finisher RH 23 Shift indicator 24 Mask 25 Cup holder insert 26 Front console upper finisher Disassembly and Assembly INFOID 0000000001602136 DISASSEMBLY Remove latch from console lid Remove console lid and lid hinge Remove console bin Disconnect electrical harness connector from DVD player if equipped Remove rear upper finisher Remove rear cup holder assembly Remove rear finisher assembly tilt aside and disconnect electrical connectors Remove console power socket then disconnect electrical connector 9 Remove screws on each side release clips and remove console covers RH LH 10 Remove storage compartment and mask 11 Remove
10. console front bracket 12 Remove heat duct and rear console duct 13 Remove console rear bracket ASSEMBLY Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly OOD OF GON Revision March 2010 IP 23 2008 QX56 lt DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY gt REAR CENTER CONSOLE REAR CENTER CONSOLE Exploded View 1 Lid assembly 4 Cup holder insert 7 Floor latch 10 Hinge cover 13 Rear lower console assembly Revision March 2010 11 14 Lid latch Rear upper console assembly Rear console floor bracket Hinge Console bin mat IP 24 INFOID 0000000001602137 LIIA0938E Console bin Rubber bumpers Rear console floor base Base hook 2008 QX56 REAR CENTER CONSOLE lt DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY gt Disassembly and Assembly INFO1D 0000000001602138 DISASSEMBLY Remove hinge cover Remove screws and remove lid assembly Remove screw and remove latch from lid assembly Remove screws and remove hinge Remove screws and separate rear upper console assembly and rear lower console assembly Remove floor latch from rear upper console assembly Remove screws and remove console bin from rear upper console assembly Remove screws and remove rear console floor base Remove bolts and remove rear console floor bracket ASSEMBLY Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly OO OO OV 200 IN Revision March 2010 IP 25 2008 QX56
11. e 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 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 Revision March 2010 IP 7 2008 QX56 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt 2 Trunk lid striker out of adjustment 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 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 o
12. e 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 100x135 mm 3 94x5 31 in 76884 71L01 60x85 mm 2 36x3 35 in 76884 71L02 15x25 mm 0 59x0 98 in INSULATOR Foam blocks Insulates components from contact Can be used to fill space behind a panel 73982 9E000 45 mm 1 77 in thick 50x50 mm 1 97x1 97 in 73982 50Y00 10 mm 0 39 in thick 50x50 mm 1 97x1 97 in INSULATOR Light foam block 80845 71L00 30 mm 1 18 in thick 30x50 mm 1 18x1 97 in FELT CLOTH TAPE Used to insulate where movement does not occur Ideal for instrument panel applications Revision March 2010 IP 6 2008 QX56 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt 68370 4B000 15x25 mm 0 59x0 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 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 cau
13. e 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 Revision March 2010 IP 5 2008 QX56 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt If
14. ehicle interior INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal Revision March 2010 IP 13 2008 QX56 CLUSTER LID A lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt CLUSTER LID A Exp od ed View INFOID 0000000001 602123 SEC 680 685 ALJIAOO76ZZ Cluster lid A 2 Instrument upper panel LH 3 Instrument lower panel LH Key cylinder escutcheon 5 Steering column cover upper 6 Steering column cover lower r73 Metal clip Clip 77 Pawl bea zea Nd Removal and Installation INFOI0 0000000001602124 REMOVAL 1 Disconnect battery negative terminal 2 Release the clips and remove the screws then disconnect the connectors and remove instrument lower panel LH 3 Release the clips then remove instrument upper panel LH 4 Remove the screws then remove steering column cover upper and lower from steering column 5 Remove key cylinder escutcheon from cluster lid A 6 Release the clips and remove cluster lid A from instrument panel and pad assembly INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal Revision March 2010 IP 14 2008 QX56 CLUSTER LID C lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt CLUSTER LID C Exp lod ed View INFOID 0000000001602125 SEC 680 soe g Se gq 09 joes lash P eee ee DUAL AWJIA0237ZZ 1 A C and AV switch assembly 2 Cluster lid C 3 Center ventilator assembly LH 4 Audio switch LH 5 4WD switch if equipped 6 Cluster lid C l
15. ensors with the Igni tion 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 e When using air or electric power tools or hammers always switch the Ignition OFF disconnect the battery and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect INFOID 0000000004904117 NOTE e This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS NISSAN ANTI THEFT SYS TEM e Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the LOCK position e Always use CONSULT III to perform self diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work If DTC is detected perform trouble diagnosis according to self diagnostic results For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS an electrically controlled steering lock mech anism is adopted on the key cylinder For this reason if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged the steering wheel will lock and steering wheel rotation will become impossible If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted follow the procedure below before starting the repair operation OPERATION PROCEDURE 1 Connect both battery cables NOTE Supply pow
16. er using jumper cables if battery is discharged 2 Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ACC position At this time the steering lock will be released 3 Disconnect both battery cables The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated 4 Perform the necessary repair operation Revision March 2010 IP 2 2008 QX56 PRECAUTIONS lt PRECAUTION gt 5 When the repair work is completed return the ignition switch to the LOCK position before connecting the battery cables At this time the steering lock mechanism will engage 6 Perform a self diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT III Revision March 2010 IP 3 2008 QX56 PREPARATION lt PREPARATION gt PREPARATION PREPARATION Special Service Tool INFoID 0000000001602116 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 SBT839 J 43980 NISSAN Squeak and Rattle kit Repairing the cause of noise SBT840 Com mercial Service Tool INFOID 0000000001602117 Kent Moore No Tool name Description J 39565 Locating the noise Engine ear SIIAO995E Power Tool Loosening bolts and nuts PBICO191E Revision March 2010 IP 4 2008 QX56 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt
17. f insulating with felt cloth tape OVERHEAD CONSOLE FRONT AND REAR Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly Most of these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage In addition look for 1 Loose harness or harness connectors 2 Front console map reading lamp lens loose 3 Loose screws at console attachment points 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 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 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 adju
18. indicate the conditions which are present when the noise occurs LAIA0072E Revision March 2010 IP 9 2008 QX56 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt SQUEAK amp RATTLE DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET page 2 Briefly describe the location where the noise occurs Il WHEN DOES IT OCCUR please check the boxes that apply O Anytime O L 1st time in the morning O When it is raining or wet O Only when it is cold outside O O Only when it is hot outside O After sitting out in the rain Dry or dusty conditions Other WHEN DRIVING WHAT TYPE OF NOISE Through driveways Squeak like tennis shoes on a clean floor Over rough roads Creak like walking on an old wooden floor Over speed bumps Rattle like shaking a baby rattle Only about ____ mph Knock like a knock at the door On acceleration Tick like a clock second hand Coming to a stop Thump heavy muffled knock noise On turns left right or either circle Buzz like a bumble bee With passengers or cargo Other After driving smiles or_____ s minutes O O O O 0 O O O O O TO BE COMPLETED BY DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL Test Drive Notes Initials of person performing Vehicle test driven with customer CJ Noise verified on test drive Ol Noise source located and repaired O Follow up test drive performed to confirm repair O VIN Customer Name W O n Date This form must be attached to Work Order LAIA0071E Revision
19. ower clock 7 Hazard switch 8 Audio switch RH 9 Center ventilator assembly RH A Clip A Pawl Removal and Installation INFOID 0000000001602126 REMOVAL 1 Disconnect battery negative terminal 2 Release the clips and remove cluster lid C lower 3 Remove the upper and lower cluster lid C screws 4 Release the clips then pull cluster lid C rearward to remove from instrument panel and pad assembly 5 Disconnect electrical connectors ALJIA0078ZZ INSTALLATION Revision March 2010 IP 15 2008 QX56 CLUSTER LID C lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt Installation is in the reverse order of removal Revision March 2010 IP 16 2008 QX56 INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL RH AND GLOVE BOX lt ON VEHICLE REPAIR gt INSTRUMENT LOWER PANEL RH AND GLOVE BOX Exp lod ed View INFOID 0000000001602127 SEC 680 ALJIA0079ZZ 1 Instrument panel and pad assembly 2 Instrument lower panel RH 3 Glove box a 4 Fuse access cover 5 Glove box pivot pin lt Vehicle front Clip r eres Removal and Installation INFOI0 0000000001602128 REMOVAL 1 Remove the instrument lower cover RH lt Vehicle front 2 Remove the instrument lower panel RH screws 3 Release the clips and remove instrument lower panel RH and glove box from instrument panel and pad assembly 4 Release the clips and remove fuse access cover 5 Remove glove box pivot pins and damper clip then remove glove box from instrument panel RH LLIA0072E INSTALL
20. 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 doing 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 cluth on M T model drive position on A T 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
21. se 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 inFoto 0000000001602119 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 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 e NOARWN 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 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 consol
22. stment 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 PARWNS Revision March 2010 IP 8 2008 QX56 SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES lt SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS gt Diagnostic Worksheet INFOID 0000000001602120 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 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 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 Continue to page 2 of the worksheet and briefly describe the location of the noise or rattle In addition please
23. 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 depending 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 e 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 e 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 e When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System s
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