Exterior & Interior: Section
Exterior & Interior: Section
Exterior & Interior: Section
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SECTION
EXTERIOR & INTERIOR C
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CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 COWL TOP ....................................................... 18 F
Removal and Installation .........................................18
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System FENDER PROTECTOR .................................... 19 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Component ..............................................................19
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 Removal and Installation of Front Fender Protec-
Service Notice ........................................................... 2 tor ............................................................................19
Removal and Installation of Rear Fender Protector H
Precaution for Work .................................................. 2
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PREPARATION ................................................... 4
Special Service Tool ................................................. 4 MUDGUARD ..................................................... 21 EI
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 4 Removal and Installation .........................................21
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:
• 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 SRS 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 Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors 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.
• 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.
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• When removing or installing various parts, place a cloth or padding on the vehicle body to prevent scratches.
• Handle trim, molding, instruments, grille, etc. carefully during removing or installing. Be careful not to soil or
damage them.
• Apply sealing compound where necessary when installing parts.
• When applying sealing compound, be careful that the sealing compound does not protrude from parts.
• When replacing any metal parts (for example body outer panel, members, etc.), be sure to take rust preven-
tion measures.
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• 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.
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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name
— Locating the noise
(J-39570)
Chassis Ear
SBT839
SBT840
AWJIA0483ZZ
SIIA0995E
SBT842
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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 H
customer's comments; refer to EI-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). EI
• 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 J
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)
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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- L
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 M
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) N
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
• Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise) O
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 P
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
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.
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Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between: E
1. Cluster lid A and the instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar finisher F
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel pins
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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 H
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.
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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.
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CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shift selector assembly cover to finisher
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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. L
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise M
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
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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. O
TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner. P
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. A loose license plate or bracket
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LAIA0071E
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SIIA0316E
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ALJIA0564GB
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ALKIA1465ZZ
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine under cover. M
2. Remove headlamp assemblies (LH/RH). Refer to LT-11, "Removal and Installation".
3. Disconnect front portion of fender protectors (LH/RH). Refer to EI-19, "Removal and Installation of Front
Fender Protector". N
4. Disconnect front bumper end bracket and brace from lower stud block.
5. Disconnect side strut brace, then remove front bumper reinforcement.
6. Remove front bumper fascia. O
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect license lamp harness (LH/RH).
2. Remove the bolts and corner brace from rear bumper base.
3. Release clips from license lamp (LH/RH), then remove lamps from rear bumper.
4. Remove the bolts and rear bumper base from frame brace (LH/RH).
5. Remove the bolts and rear bumper upper plate from frame brace.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REMOVAL
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1. Remove the screw and release the center brace.
2. Twist and release clips, then pull forward and remove front grille from locator clip.
INSTALLATION L
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Cowl top extension (RH) 2. Cowl top seal 3. Cowl top extension (LH)
4. Antenna delete cap (if equipped) Front A Clip C101
B. Clip CE103
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wiper arms. Refer to WW-4, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove antenna mast and grommet (if equipped).
3. Release the clips, then remove cowl top seal.
4. Release clips and remove cowl top extensions (LH/RH).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Front B
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Rear
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REMOVAL
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1. Remove the screws and J-clip nuts.
2. Remove the clips.
3. Remove front fender protector.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL
1. Remove screws and clip.
2. Remove rear fender protector.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Front mudguard 2. Rear mudguard (2WD) 3. Rear mudguard (4WD)
A. Clip C205 B. J-clip nut
REMOVAL O
Remove the clips and screws, then remove the mudguards.
INSTALLATION P
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove screws from front or rear over fender.
2. Using a suitable tool, release the clips one at a time, begining at one end working toward the opposite end
and remove over fender.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Front door drip weatherstrip 2. Front door outside molding 3. Rear door outside molding K
4. Rear door drip weatherstrip A. Clip C103
COMPONENT B
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1. Inside handle escutcheon 2. Rear door pull handle 3. Rear door finisher
4. Power window switch 5. Front door finisher (power) 6. Front door armrest
7. Power window and door lock/unlock 8. Front door finisher (manual) 9. Pull handle
switch pull handle assembly
A. Clip C103 Clip C101 Front
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1. Inside handle escutcheon 2. Power window and door lock/unlock- 3. Pull handle
switch pull handle assembly
A. Pawl B. Metal clip C. Hook
FRONT DOOR
Removal
1. Release the clips and remove power window and door lock/unlock switch pull handle assembly (if
equipped), or pull handle.
• Disconnect harness connectors.
2. Release the pawl and remove inside handle escutcheon, then remove door finisher screw.
3. Remove pull handle/lock lever assembly.
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• Disconnect lock lever cable and inside pull handle cable from lever assembly. Refer to BL-30, "Exploded
View". A
4. Lift armrest upward to release clips and remove armrest.
• Remove screws behind armrest.
5. Disconnect remaining harness connectors (if equipped). B
6. Release the clips, pull outward and upward, then remove front door finisher.
Installation
Removal is in the reverse order of removal. C
REAR DOOR
Removal D
1. Remove the screws, then remove pull handle.
2. Release the pawl, then remove power window switch (if equipped).
• Disconnect harness connector. E
3. Release the pawl and remove inside handle escutcheon, then remove door finisher screw.
4. Remove pull handle/lock lever assembly.
• Disconnect lock lever cable and inside pull handle cable from lever assembly. Refer to BL-31, "Exploded F
View".
5. Remove the screws, then remove armrest.
6. Release the clips, pull outward and upward, then remove rear door finisher. G
Installation
Removal is in the reverse order of removal.
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ALKIA1475ZZ
1. Rear pillar upper finisher 2. Rear pillar lower finisher (if equipped) 3. Rear door welt
4. Rear kick plate 5. Center pillar lower finisher 6. Center pillar upper finisher
7. Front kick plate 8. Lower dash side finisher 9. Front door welt
10. Front pillar finisher A. Clip C103 B. Clip CS101
C. Clip C101 Metal Clip Front
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1. Rear pillar upper finisher 2. Rear pillar lower finisher (if equipped) 3. Kick plate
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4. Lower dash side finisher 5. Door welt 6. Front pillar upper finisher
A. Clip C103 B. Clip CS101 Metal Clip
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CAUTION:
• Wrap the tip of flat-bladed screwdriver with a cloth when removing metal clips from finishers.
• When removing or installing body side welts, do not allow butyl seal to come in contact with finish- L
ers.
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LOWER DASH SIDE FINISHER
Removal N
1. Remove screw from lower dash side finisher.
2. Remove kick plate and door welt from the door opening flange.
3. Release the clip, then remove lower dash side finisher. O
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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CENTER PILLAR LOWER FINISHER (DOUBLE CAB)
Removal
1. Remove front and rear kick plates.
2. Remove front and rear door welts from the door opening flange.
3. Remove front seat belt anchor. Refer to SB-6, "Removal and Installation".
4. Release the clips, then remove center pillar lower finisher.
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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER (DOUBLE CAB)
Removal
1. Remove center pillar lower finisher.
2. Remove seat belt shoulder anchor and D-ring (or hook if equipped), refer to SB-6, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
3. Release the clips, then remove center pillar upper finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove door welt from the door opening flange.
2. Release the clips, then remove the front pillar upper finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
KICK PLATES
Removal
Remove the clips and the front and/or rear kick plates.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DRAFTER DUCT
Removal
1. Remove body rear end (if equipped).
2. Remove the screws, then remove drafter duct(s).
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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
COMPONENT B
DOUBLE CAB
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1. Rear floor trim (RH) 2. Front floor trim 3. Rear floor trim (LH)
A. Clip C103 Front
REMOVAL
1. Remove seats (LH/RH). Refer to SE-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove lower seat belt anchors (LH/RH). Refer to SB-6, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove lower body side trim finishers (LH/RH). Refer to EI-28.
4. Remove center console (if equipped). Refer to IP-10, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove rear floor trim (RH/LH on single cab models).
6. Release the clips, then remove front floor trim.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
EXPLODED VIEW B
DOUBLE CAB
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ALKIA1481ZZ
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals in advance.
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to SC-6,
"Removal and Installation".
2. Remove upper body side trim panels (LH/RH). Refer to EI-28.
3. Remove sun visor (LH/RH).
4. Remove sun visor holders (LH/RH).
5. Remove rear view mirror. Refer to GW-37, "Removal and Installation".
6. Remove room lamp.
• Disconnect harness connector(s).
7. Remove assist grips (if equipped).
8. For double cab models, remove rear window glass.
9. Remove headlining.
NOTE:
Use an assistant to steady the headlining while lowering from roof.
• Remove clips from center of headlining (if equipped).
• Remove headlining by tilting through rear window opening on double cab models.
10. Remove assist grip brackets from roof.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.