Instrument Panel (Section IP)
Instrument Panel (Section IP)
Instrument Panel (Section IP)
IP
A
B
SECTION
INSTRUMENT PANEL C
E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 Exploded View .........................................................14 F
Removal and Installation .........................................15
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System STEERING COLUMN COVERS ....................... 17
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(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation .........................................17
SIONER" ................................................................... 2
Precaution for Work .................................................. 2
CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY .................... 18
Exploded View .........................................................18 H
PREPARATION ............................................ 3 Removal and Installation .........................................18
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, 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 three minutes before performing any service.
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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.
- Do not use organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline.
- For genuine leather seats, use a genuine leather seat cleaner.
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(TechMate No.) C
Tool name
— Locating the noise
(J-39570) D
Chassis Ear
SIIA0993E
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— Repairing the cause of noise
(J-50397)
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle
Kit G
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IP
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IP
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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
customer's comments; refer to IP-12, "Diagnostic Worksheet". This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
• The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to obtain
all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
• If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer is
concerned about. This can be accomplished by 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 the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard surfaces
= higher pitch noise/softer surfaces = lower pitch noises/edge to surface = chirping.
• Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch depen-
dent on materials/often brought on by activity.
• Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
• Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
• Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
• Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often brought on by activity.
• Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
• Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may judge
as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
• Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then F
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed to the engine wall
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2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator installation pins H
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 I
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. IP
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1. Instrument panel assembly 2. Center speaker grille 3. Sunload sensor (if equipped) A
4. Front speaker grille (LH) 5. Side defroster grille (LH) 6. Side ventilator grille (LH)
7. Instrument side finisher (LH) 8. Instrument pad (LH) 9. Steering column upper cover
10. Combination switch 11. Steering column lower cover 12. Combination meter B
13. Cluster lid A 14. Switch carrier upper 15. Switch carrier lower (if equipped)
16. Meter display switch 17. Instrument lower panel (LH) 18. Cluster lid C lower
19. A/C switch assembly (AUTO- 20. AV control unit 21. Cluster lid C C
MATIC AIR CONDITIONER);
Front air control (MANUAL AIR
CONDITIONER)
22. Center ventilator grille assembly 23. Hazard switch 24. Center stack side finisher (LH) D
25. Center stack side finisher (RH) 26. Glove box assembly 27. Instrument finisher E
28. Instrument side finisher (RH) 29. Side ventilator grille (RH) 30. Side defroster grille (RH)
31. Front speaker grille (RH) 32. Ambient sensor
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CAUTION:
• Be careful not to scratch instrument panel pad and other parts.
• Whenever a suitable tool is used, always wrap a cloth around the end of the tool to protect compo-
nents from damage. G
• Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)"
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2. Remove the instrument side finishers (1) (LH/RH) using a suit-
able tool.
NOTE:
LH side shown; RH side similar. IP
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3. Remove the front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to INT-21, "FRONT PILLAR FINISHER : Removal and
Installation". M
4. Remove the dash side finishers (LH/RH). Refer to INT-20, "DASH SIDE FINISHER : Removal and Instal-
lation".
5. Remove the front speakers (LH/RH). Refer to AV-48, "Removal and Installation". N
6. Remove the center speaker (if equipped). Refer to AV-202, "Removal and Installation".
7. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-21, "Removal and Installation".
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8. Remove the audio unit (BASE AUDIO). Refer to AV-47, "Removal and Installation".
9. Remove the AV control unit. Refer to AV-108, "Removal and Installation" (DISPLAY AUDIO WITHOUT
BOSE), AV-198, "Removal and Installation" (DISPLAY AUDIO WITH BOSE), AV-298, "Removal and
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Installation" (NAVIGATION WITHOUT BOSE) or AV-418, "Removal and Installation" (NAVIGATION WITH
BOSE).
10. Remove the combination switch. Refer to BCS-81, "Removal and Installation".
11. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-31, "Removal and Installation".
12. Remove the combination meter. Refer to MWI-82, "Removal and Installation".
13. Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to IP-22, "Removal and Installation".
14. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to IP-18, "Removal and Installation".
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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15. Remove the instrument panel bolt (A) from the front speaker
grille RH area.
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REMOVAL B
1. Remove the steering column cover screws (A), then remove the
steering column upper (1) and lower (2) covers.
NOTE: C
• Shown with steering wheel removed for clarity.
• If necessary, rotate steering wheel to access steering column
cover screws (A).
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INSTALLATION F
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Center console side finisher (RH) 2. Center console side finisher (LH) 3. Center console upper side finisher (LH)
4. Center console assembly 5. Center console rear finisher 6. Center console lid
7. Center console tray 8. CVT shift selector finisher 9. Heated seat switch finisher
10. Heated seat switch finisher pad 11. Storage bin 12. Center console upper side finisher
(RH)
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch center console finishers and other parts.
1. Remove the cluster lid C lower. Refer to IP-20, "Cluster Lid C Lower".
2. Remove the center console side finishers (LH/RH). Refer to IP-18, "Exploded View".
3. Remove the shift selector handle. Refer to TM-179, "Exploded View" (CVT: RE0F10D) or TM-378,
"Exploded View" (CVT: RE0F10E).
4. Disconnect the harness connectors from the center console assembly.
5. Remove the center console assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REMOVAL B
1. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-21, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the steering column upper cover. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and Installation".
3. Release cluster lid A pawls using a suitable tool. C
: Pawl
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the center stack side finishers (LH/RH). Refer to IP-14, "Exploded View".
2. Remove cluster lid C screws (A).
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-21, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the center stack side finishers (LH/RH). Refer to IP-14, "Exploded View".
3. Release cluster lid C lower metal clips and pawls.
: Metal clip
: Pawl
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REMOVAL B
1. Remove the instrument side finisher (LH) (1) using a suitable
tool.
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2. Remove the hood lock/fuel filler door release handle assembly from the instrument lower panel LH. Refer F
to DLK-175, "HOOD LOCK CONTROL : Component Parts Location".
3. Release the instrument lower panel LH metal clips and pawls
using a suitable tool. G
: Metal clip
: Pawl
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4. Disconnect the harness connectors from the instrument lower panel LH.
5. Remove the aspirator hose from the instrument lower panel LH.
6. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. K
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument side finisher RH using a suitable tool.
2. Remove the glove box assembly (1) upper screws (A).
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4. Disconnect the harness connectors from the trunk switch and glove box lamp, then remove the glove box
assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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1. Center console side finisher (RH) 2. Center console side finisher (LH) 3. Center console upper side finisher (LH)
4. Center console assembly 5. Center console rear finisher 6. Center console lid
7. Center console tray 8. CVT shift selector finisher 9. Heated seat switch finisher I
10. Heated seat switch finisher pad 11. Storage bin 12. Center console upper side finisher
(RH)
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DISASSEMBLY
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1. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to IP-18, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the center console upper side finishers (LH/RH) using a suitable tool.
3. Remove the CVT shift selector finisher using a suitable tool. L
4. Release the center console tray using a suitable tool, then remove the center console tray.
5. Release the heated seat switch finisher using a suitable tool.
6. Disconnect the harness connectors from the heated seat switch finisher and remove. M
7. Remove the power sockets from the center console assembly. Refer to PWO-6, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
8. Remove the USB connector (if equipped) from the center console assembly. Refer to AV-419, "Removal N
and Installation".
9. Release the center console rear finisher metal clips and pawls using a suitable tool.
10. Disconnect the harness connector from the center console rear finisher and remove. O
11. Remove the center console lid hinge bolts, then remove the center console lid.
ASSEMBLY P
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.