Instrument Panel: Section
Instrument Panel: Section
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SECTION IP B
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 6 F
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, 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 “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that 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 “SRS AIR BAG”.
• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-
vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, never 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.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnection
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CAUTION:
Comply with the following cautions to prevent any error and malfunction.
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
then disconnect both battery cables.
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect
both battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro-
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
IP
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
(J-39570)
Locates the noise
Chassis ear
SIIA0993E
(J-43980)
Repairs the cause of noise
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit
SIIA0994E
SIIA0995E
JMKIA3050ZZ
Power tool
PIIB1407E
IP
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
customer 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, perform a diagnosis and repair the noise that the customer is
concerned about. This can be accomplished by performing 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 that the customer, service adviser, and technician use the same language when describing
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 = high-pitched noise / softer surfaces = low-pitched 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
dependent on materials / often brought on by activity.
• Rattle – (Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include 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 sounds / 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 / dull sounds often brought on by activity.
• Buzz – (Like a bumblebee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle / firm contact.
• Often the degree of acceptable noise level varies depending upon the person. A noise that a technician may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to a 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. The 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
applying felt cloth tape or silicon spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate
wiring harness.
CAUTION:
Never use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If the area is saturated with silicone, the
recheck of repair becomes impossible.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to check 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
Check the following items:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon connection to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping, moving the components, or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. The areas can usually be insulated 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 customer.
In addition check for the following items:
PIIB8741E
IP
PIIB8742E
JMJIA1611ZZ
WORK STEP D
When removing instrument panel assembly, combination meter, AV control unit, and center console assembly
take steps in the order shown by the number below.
E
INSTRUMENT CENTER
COMBINATION AV CONTROL
PARTS PANEL CONSOLE
METER UNIT
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY
Console finisher assembly [1] [1] [1]
F
WARNING:
Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or
more.
CAUTION:
When removing, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.
REMOVAL
1. Remove console finisher assembly.
1. Put selector lever in drive position.
2. Remove selector lever knob. Refer to TM-179, "Removal and Installation".
3. Pull console finisher (1), upward to disengage from center
console.
4. Disconnect harness connectors.
: Pawl
: Metal clip
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JMJIA1613ZZ
: Pawl
C
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D
5. Remove console rear finisher.
1. Put front seat to frontmost position.
2. Pull back the console rear finisher (1) with remover tool (A).
3. Disconnect inside key antenna connector. E
: Metal clip
F
G
JMJIA1614ZZ
IP
JMJIA1615ZZ
K
8. Remove center console assembly.
1. Put front seat to rearmost position.
2. Lift up center console assembly back side. L
9. Remove instrument side finisher LH.
1. Insert a remover tool into lower space.
2. Pull the instrument side finisher LH (1) crosswise.
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: Clip
: Pawl
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O
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: Clip
: Pawl
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: Metal clip
11. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-11, "Removal and Installation".
12. Remove steering wheel. Refer to ST-15, "Removal and Installation".
13. Remove steering column covers.
1. Remove steering column mask (1).
2. Remove steering column cover fixing screws (A).
3. Pull up steering column upper cover (2).
4. Remove cluster lid A (4) fixing clips and pawls, and then
remove steering column upper cover.
5. Pull down steering column lower cover (3), and then remove
steering column lower cover.
6. Disconnect ADP steering switch connector. (with ADP)
: Clip
: Pawl
JMJIA1618ZZ
: Pawl
: Metal clip
JMJIA1619ZZ
JMJIA1620ZZ
D
18. Remove combination meter. Refer to MWI-134, "Exploded View".
19. Remove instrument harness (1) fixing clips (A).
E
JMJIA1638ZZ
H
20. Disconnect trip A/B reset switch (1) harness connector (A).
Refer to MWI-137, "Exploded View".
IP
K
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21. Remove front body side welt LH. Refer to INT-20, "Removal and Installation".
22. Remove front pillar garnish LH. Refer to INT-20, "Removal and Installation". L
23. Disconnect antenna connectors (A).
24. Remove harness clip (B).
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O
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: Clip
: Pawl
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: Clip
: Pawl
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27. Remove center speaker (with BOSE AUDIO). Refer to AV-322, "Removal and Installation".
28. Remove instrument side panel LH.
1. Remove instrument side panel LH (1) fixing screws (A).
2. Pull toward the arrow direction.
: Clip
JMJIA1623ZZ
29. Remove inside key antenna. Refer to DLK-275, "INSTRUMENT CENTER : Removal and Installation".
30. Remove harness connector bracket (1) fixing screw (A).
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D
32. Remove cluster lid D.
1. Remove cluster lid D (1) fixing screws (A).
2. Pull back cluster lid D.
3. Disconnect harness connectors. E
: Pawl
F
G
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M
JMJIA1629ZZ
JMJIA1630ZZ
: Clip
JMJIA1631ZZ
: Pawl
JMJIA1632ZZ
: Pawl
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42. Disconnect passenger air bag module connector. Refer to SR-17, "Exploded View".
43. Remove passenger air bag module fixing bolt. Refer to SR-17, "Removal and Installation".
44. Remove instrument side panel RH.
1. Remove instrument side panel RH (1) fixing screws (A).
2. Pull toward the arrow direction.
: Clip
JMJIA1634ZZ
45. Remove front body side welt RH. Refer to INT-20, "Removal and Installation".
46. Remove front pillar garnish RH. Refer to INT-20, "Removal and Installation".
: Clip
B
: Pawl
JMJIA1621ZZ
D
48. Remove instrument panel assembly.
1. Remove instrument panel assembly mounting bolts (A), screws (B) and clips (C).
E
JMJIA1636ZZ
CAUTION: IP
Cover tool with a shop cloth to prevent windshield glass being damaged.
2. Remove instrument panel from passenger door opening portion.
CAUTION: K
• Cover center console upper surface with a shop cloth to prevent it from being damaged.
• When removing instrument panel assembly, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from
dropping.
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49. Remove the following parts after removing instrument panel assembly.
• Passenger air bag module: Refer to SR-17, "Removal and Installation".
• Center ventilator grille LH/RH: Refer to VTL-12, "CENTER VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and Instal-
lation". M
• Side ventilator grille LH/RH: Refer to VTL-12, "SIDE VENTILATOR GRILLE : Removal and Installation".
• Ventilator duct LH/RH: Refer to VTL-13, "VENTILATOR DUCT : Removal and Installation".
• Adaptor duct: Refer to VTL-14, "ADAPTOR DUCT : Removal and Installation". N
• Defroster nozzle: Refer to VTL-14, "DEFROSTER NOZZLE : Removal and Installation".
• Side defroster nozzle LH/RH: Refer to VTL-14, "SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE : Removal and Installa-
tion".
• Antenna feeder: Refer to AV-144, "Feeder Layout". O
• GPS antenna: Refer to AV-534, "Exploded View".
• Trip A/B reset switch: Refer to MWI-137, "Removal and Installation".
INSTALLATION P
Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Never use the steering wheel mounting nut after removal, replace with the new nut.
• Never use the driver air bag module mounting bolts after removal, replace with the new bolts.
• Never use the passenger air bag module mounting bolt after removal, replace with the new bolt.
JMJIA6928ZZ
B
CAUTION:
When removing, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.
REMOVAL C
1. Remove console finisher assembly.
1. Put selector lever in drive position.
2. Remove selector lever knob. Refer to TM-179, "Removal and Installation". D
3. Pull console finisher (1), upward to disengage from center
console.
4. Disconnect harness connectors.
E
: Pawl
: Metal clip
F
G
JMJIA1612ZZ
IP
JMJIA1613ZZ
K
4. Remove console center finisher.
1. Open the console lid assembly.
2. Remove console pocket. L
3. Pull upward to release console center finisher fixing pawls
from center console assembly.
4. Disconnect harness connectors.
M
: Pawl
N
JMJIA6929ZZ
JMJIA1614ZZ
JMJIA1615ZZ
CAUTION:
When disassembling, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove console lid assembly.
1. Open the console lid.
2. From the back of the center console, push the pawls forward to remove the console mask (1).
JMJIA4989ZZ
: Pawl
JMJIA1642ZZ
JMJIA1643ZZ
D
5. Remove switch panel.
1. Remove switch panel (1) fixing screws (A).
2. Pull up switch panel.
E
G
JMJIA1645ZZ
IP
JMJIA4990ZZ
K
7. Remove console pad LH.
1. Remove console pad LH (1) fixing screws (A).
2. Pull the console pad LH crosswise. L
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NOTE:
• For remove and installation procedures of console power socket. Refer to PWO-5, "CONSOLE POWER
SOCKET : Removal and Installation".
• For remove and installation procedures of USB connector. Refer to AV-531, "Removal and Installation".
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.