BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 REAR BUMPER ................................................ 23 F
Exploded View .........................................................23
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 Removal and Installation .........................................23
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- FRONT GRILLE ................................................ 28
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 Exploded View .........................................................28
Service Notice ........................................................... 2 Removal and Installation .........................................28
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Precaution for Work .................................................. 2
COWL TOP ....................................................... 30
PREPARATION ............................................ 4 Exploded View .........................................................30
Removal and Installation .........................................31 I
PREPARATION ................................................... 4
Special Service Tool ................................................. 4 FENDER PROTECTOR .................................... 33
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 4 Exploded View .........................................................33
Removal and Installation .........................................33 J
CLIP LIST ............................................................ 5
Descriptions for Clips ................................................ 5 MUDGUARD ..................................................... 35
Exploded View .........................................................35 EXT
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 9 Removal and Installation .........................................36

SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAG- DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING ............................. 37

NOSES ................................................................ 9 Exploded View .........................................................37 L
Work Flow ................................................................. 9 Removal and Installation .........................................37
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting .......... 11
Diagnostic Worksheet ............................................. 13 FRONT UNDER COVER ................................... 38
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Exploded View .........................................................38
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 15 Removal and Installation .........................................38

FRONT BUMPER ...............................................15 LICENSE LAMP FINISHER .............................. 39 N

Exploded View - Front Bumper ............................... 15 Exploded View .........................................................39
Removal and Installation - Front Bumper ................ 16 Removal and Installation .........................................39
Exploded View - Upper Front Fascia ...................... 19 O
Removal and Installation - Upper Front Fascia ....... 19

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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000006749157

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 SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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 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 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.
Service Notice INFOID:0000000006749159

• 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.
Precaution for Work INFOID:0000000006749160

• 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 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, and wring the water out of the cloth to wipe the dirty
area.
Then rub with a soft and 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, and wring the water out of the cloth to wipe the detergent off. Then rub with
a soft and dry cloth.
• Do not use organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol, or gasoline.

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• For genuine leather seats, use a genuine leather seat cleaner.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000006749161

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

— Repairing the cause of noise

(J-43980)
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle kit

SBT840

— Removing trim components

(J-46534)
Trim Tool Set

AWJIA0483ZZ

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000006749162

(Kent-Moore No.) Description

Tool name
(J-39565) Locating the noise
Engine ear

SIIA0995E

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CLIP LIST
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Descriptions for Clips INFOID:0000000008117079

Replace any clips which are damaged during removal or installation. B

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SIIA0315E

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SIIA0316E

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SIIA0317E

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ALJIA0564GB

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS A
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work Flow INFOID:0000000007153873
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SBT842

CUSTOMER INTERVIEW H
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 EXT-13, "Diagnostic Worksheet". This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs. I
• 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 J
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
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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. L
• 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. M
• 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) N
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 O
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) P
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

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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 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-clutch on M/T model, drive position on CVT and A/T models).
6) 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
1. 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 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
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 EXT-11, "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 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 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: 100×135 mm (3.94×5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60×85 mm (2.36×3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15×25
mm (0.59×0.98 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, 50×50 mm (1.97×1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick,
50×50 mm (1.97×1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15×25 mm (0.59×0.98 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.
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UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications. A
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
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SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement. C
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. D

Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting INFOID:0000000007153874

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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: F
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish G
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter H
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- I
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION: J
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 EXT
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shift selector assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C L
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
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DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise N
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 O
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. P
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

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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 of 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:
1. Any component installed to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator installation pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. 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.

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Diagnostic Worksheet INFOID:0000000007153875

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LAIA0072E
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LAIA0071E

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION A
FRONT BUMPER
Exploded View - Front Bumper INFOID:0000000007155152
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AWKIA1940GB

1. Front bumper reinforcement plate RH 2. Front bumper bracket inner RH 3. Side reinforcement RH
4. Front bumper bracket outer RH 5. Front bumper side bracket RH 6. Front sonar sensor harness (if
equipped)
7. Front fog lamp RH (if equipped) 8. Front bumper 9. Front sonar sensors outer (if
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10. Front sonar sensors inner (if 11. Front fog lamp bezel RH (if equipped) 12. Front bumper grille
equipped)
13. License plate bracket 14. Front fog lamp bezel LH (if equipped) 15. Front fog lamp LH (if equipped)
16. Front bumper side bracket LH 17. Front bumper bracket outer LH 18. Side reinforcement LH
19. Front bumper bracket inner LH 20. Front bumper reinforcement plate LH

Removal and Installation - Front Bumper INFOID:0000000006749167

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front fender lower protectors (LH/RH). Refer to EXT-33, "Removal and Installation".
2. Partially remove the front edge of the fender protectors (LH/RH). Refer to EXT-33, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
3. Disconnect the harness connector from front fog lamp (if equipped).
4. Disconnect the harness connector from sonar sensor (if equipped).
5. Remove the side reinforcement (LH/RH) nuts (A).

ALKIA2031ZZ

6. Remove the side reinforcement (LH/RH) bolts (A), then remove

the side reinforcements (1) (LH/RH).

ALKIA2032ZZ

7. Remove the front bumper side bracket (LH/RH) nuts, then remove the side brackets (LH/RH).
8. Remove the front bumper bolts (A), then remove the front
bumper (1).
: Front

ALKIA2033ZZ

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9. Remove the front bumper reinforcement plate bolts (LH/RH) (A),
then remove front bumper reinforcement plates (LH/RH) (1). A

ALKIA2034ZZ

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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ALKIA2025ZZ

1. Front grille 2. Upper front fascia 3. Front combination lamp

4. Front fender 5. Front bumper

Units: mm (in)

Portion Measurement Standard Difference (MAX)

A-A e Clearance 3.0 (0.118) ±1.5 (0.059)
B-B f Clearance 3.0 (0.118) ±1.5 (0.059)

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Portion Measurement Standard Difference (MAX)
A
C-C g Clearance 0.0 (0.000) +0.8 (0.031)
C-C h Surface height 0.8 (0.031) ±1.0 (0.039)
D-D k Clearance 20.0 (0.787) ±5.0 (0.197) B
D-D j Surface height 0.0 (0.000) ±5.0 (0.197)

Exploded View - Upper Front Fascia INFOID:0000000008138817

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ALKIA2028ZZ
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1. Upper fascia reinforcement 2. Upper front fascia

Removal and Installation - Upper Front Fascia INFOID:0000000008138816 O

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-28, "Removal and Installation". P
2. Remove the front fender lower protectors (LH/RH). Refer to EXT-33, "Removal and Installation".
3. Partially remove the front edge of the front fender protectors (LH/RH). Refer to EXT-33, "Removal and
Installation".

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4. Remove the upper front fascia screw (A) (LH/RH).

ALKIA2036ZZ

5. Remove the top and lower upper front fascia clips (A), using a
suitable tool (B).

ALKIA2037ZZ

6. Remove the upper front fascia (1).

ALKIA2040ZZ

7. Remove the upper front fascia reinforcement bolts (A) at the RH,
LH and center of the reinforcement, then remove the upper front
fascia reinforcement (1).

ALKIA2086ZZ

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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ALKIA2025ZZ

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1. Front grille 2. Upper front fascia 3. Front combination lamp
4. Front fender 5. Front bumper

Units: mm (in)

Portion Measurement Standard Difference (MAX)

A-A e Clearance 3.0 (0.118) ±1.5 (0.059)
B-B f Clearance 3.0 (0.118) ±1.5 (0.059)

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Portion Measurement Standard Difference (MAX)
C-C g Clearance 0.0 (0.000) +0.8 (0.031)
C-C h Surface height 0.8 (0.031) ±1.0 (0.039)
D-D k Clearance 20.0 (0.787) ±5.0 (0.197)
D-D j Surface height 0.0 (0.000) ±5.0 (0.197)

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REAR BUMPER
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007155151

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AWKIA1963GB

1. Tow hitch (if equipped) 2. Rear bumper side reinforcement 3. Rear bumper center reinforce- M
bracket LH ment
4. Rear sonar sensor harness (if equipped) 5. Rear bumper 6. Rear sonar sensors (if equipped)
7. Rear bumper step pad 8. Rear bumper side reinforcement
bracket RH N

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006749168

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REMOVAL

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1. Disconnect the rear sonar sensor harness connector (A) and
release the tow hitch harness clips (B) (if equipped).

ALKIA2041ZZ

2. Remove the tow hitch nuts (A) (if equipped).

ALKIA2052ZZ

3. Remove the rear bumper center reinforcement (LH/RH) bolts

(A), then remove the rear bumper.

ALKIA2042ZZ

4. Remove the rear bumper side bracket nuts (A), then remove the
side brackets (1) (LH/RH).

ALKIA2043ZZ

5. Release the rear sonar sensor harness connector and clip (A) (if
equipped).

ALKIA2044ZZ

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6. Release the rear sonar sensor harness clips (A), using a suit-
able tool (B) and remove the rear sonar sensor harness (1) (if A
equipped).

ALKIA2045ZZ
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7. Remove the rear sonar sensors (if equipped). Refer to SN-35, "FRONT SENSOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
8. Release the rear bumper step pad clips (A), using a suitable tool E
(B) and remove the rear bumper step pad (1).

ALKIA2047ZZ H

9. Remove the rear bumper reinforcement nuts (A), using a suit-

able tool (B), then remove the rear bumper reinforcement (1). I

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ALKIA2048ZZ

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10. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the tow hitch con-
nector (1) (if equipped).

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11. Press the tow harness connector tab in, using a suitable tool (B),
then rotate the tow harness connector (1) and remove the tow
hitch harness connector (1) from the tow hitch (2) (if equipped).

ALKIA2050ZZ

12. Remove the tow hitch bolts (A), then remove the tow hitch (1) (if
equipped).

ALKIA2051ZZ

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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AWKIA1784ZZ
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1. Rear bumper 2. Body side outer LH 3. Back door

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Portion Measurement Standard Difference (MAX)

A-A c Clearance 20.0 (0.787) ±5.0 (0.197)
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A-A d Surface height 0 (0.000) ±5.0 (0.197)

B-B e Clearance 20.0 (0.787) ±5.0 (0.197)
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FRONT GRILLE
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007155150

ALKIA2011ZZ

1. Emblem 2. Front grille A. Clip (Side)

B. Clip (Top) Pawl

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006749169

REMOVAL
1. Release the front grille top clips (A) using a suitable tool (B).

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2. Release the front grille side clips (B) on the LH and RH sides,
using a suitable tool (A). A
CAUTION:
Use care not to damage the headlamp tabs when releasing
the side clips.
B

ALKIA2017ZZ

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3. Release the front grille lower pawls and remove the front grille.
4. Remove the emblem, if necessary.
INSTALLATION E
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Install clips to the front grille prior to installing. F

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COWL TOP
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007155148

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1. Cowl top cover RH 2. Cowl top side seal RH 3. Cowl top center seal
4. Cowl top extension bracket RH 5. Drain tubes 6. Cowl top extension
7. Cowl top extension bracket LH 8. Washer nozzle and hose assembly 9. Cowl top side seal LH
10. Cowl top cover LH A. Clip CG104 B. Clip CF110
C. Bolts

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Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006749170

A
COWL TOP COVERS
Removal
B
1. Remove the front wiper arms. Refer to WW-35, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove cowl top center seal.
• Release plastic clips on cowl top center seal and remove the seal. C
3. Remove the cowl top side seal RH.
a. Remove the cowl top side seal RH clip (A).
b. Release the pawl (B) from the cowl top cover RH (2) while lifting D
the cowl top side seal RH (1) upward to remove it.

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4. Remove the cowl top side seal LH.

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a. Disconnect the washer nozzle tube from the main washer reser-
voir tube connector (A).
b. Remove the cowl top side seal LH clip (B). H
c. Release the pawl (C) from the cowl top cover LH (2) while lifting
the cowl top side seal LH (1) upward to remove it.
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5. Remove the cowl top covers (LH/RH).
a. Remove the cowl top covers LH and RH clips (A).
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b. Disconnect washer tubes from washer nozzles beneath the cowl
top covers (1).
c. Remove the cowl top covers (1).
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Installation N
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
COWL TOP EXTENSION O
Removal
1. Remove the cowl top covers (LH/RH).
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2. Remove cowl top extension bracket bolts (A) (LH/RH).
3. Disconnect the wiper motor harness from the cowl top extension
bracket LH and remove the cowl top extension brackets (1) (LH/
RH).
4. Remove the wiper motor and connecting rod linkage. Refer to
WW-41, "Exploded View".
5. Remove the drain tube from each side of the cowl top extension.

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6. Remove the A/C tube bracket nut (A), then position the A/C tube
bracket (1) aside.

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7. Remove the cowl top extension bolts (A), then remove the cowl
top extension (1).

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8. Remove the cowl top cover LH and RH clips (A), using a suit-
able tool (B).

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Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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FENDER PROTECTOR
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007155147

EXT

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1. Front fender protector (LH shown) 2. Front fender lower protector

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006749172

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front mudguard (if equipped). Refer to EXT-36, "Removal and Installation".

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2. Remove the front fender lower protector screws (A) and the front
fender lower protector (1).

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3. Remove the front fender protector screws and clips and the front fender protector.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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MUDGUARD
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007155146

High Roof Cargo Van B

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1. Front mudguard 2. Rear mudguard

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Standard Roof Cargo or Passenger Van

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1. Front mudguard 2. Rear mudguard

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000007153871

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front mudguard screws and remove the front mudguard.
2. Remove the rear mudguard screws and remove the rear mudguard.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007155144

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Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006749176 EXT

REMOVAL
1. Remove the door mirror assembly. Refer to MIR-19, "DOOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Instal- L
lation".
2. Remove the front door outside molding.
• Lift the front door molding (1) from the rear edge first, then roll M
the molding inward and remove from the door.

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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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FRONT UNDER COVER
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007133607

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1. Front under cover

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000007133608

REMOVAL
Remove the front under cover bolts and the front under cover.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
LICENSE LAMP FINISHER
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000007155143

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1. License lamp finisher 2. Access grommet A. Nuts M

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000007153870

REMOVAL N

1. Remove the back door finisher LH. Refer to INT-21, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the access grommet. O
3. Remove the license lamp finisher nuts.
4. Remove license lamp finisher.
INSTALLATION P
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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