Interior - Squeak and Rattle Repair

Classification:
BT98-033b

Reference:
NTB98-103b

Date:
June 28, 1999

1996-99.5 PATHFINDER INTERIOR SQUEAK AND RATTLE REPAIR

This amended version of NTB98-103 updates information in the Service Procedure section related to the "Upper Area" and "Rear Area, Lower" (Part 1) repair procedures. This bulletin contains the supplemental information in NTB98-103a. Please refer to this bulletin (NTB98-103b) for complete bulletin information.

APPLIED VEHICLE:

1996-99.5 Pathfinder (R50)

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a 1996-99.5 Pathfinder exhibits squeak and rattle noise(s), use the repairs in this bulletin to resolve the incident(s).

Customer Worksheet











ASIST users click here for a copy of the Customer Diagnostic Worksheet which can be used to help duplicate, identify and isolate squeaks and rattles. Other users refer to the Squeak and Rattle Diagnostic Worksheet section in the print copy of this bulletin.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Area, Upper (dashboard, lower windshield)

The front area, upper includes: Dash pad and instrument cluster, dash internal structure and components, windshield to dash interface area, glove box, audio and HVAC controls and vents.











ASIST users click here for the procedures to identify and repair squeaks and rattles related to these areas. Other users refer to the Front Area, Upper section in the print copy of this bulletin.

Upper Area (headliner, upper windshield, sunroof)

The upper area includes: Roof, A, B, C, D pillars and trim, sun visors, electrical control panels in headliner or visors and pillar mounted seat belt retractors.











ASIST users click here for the procedures to identify and repair squeaks and rattles related to these areas. Other users refer to the Upper Area section in the print copy of this bulletin.

Rear Area, Lower (door area, seats, center console, rear glass, hatches, floor)

The rear area, lower includes: Door panels, glass and door mounted controls, front and rear seat assemblies, center console, carpeted areas, parcel shelf, interior mounted stop lamp.






































ASIST users click here for Part 1 of the procedures to identify and repair squeaks and rattles related to these areas. For the procedures in Part 2 click here. Other users refer to the Rear Area, Lower Part 1 and 2 sections in the print copy of this bulletin.





CLAIMS INFORMATION

Please reference Nissan Claims Bulletin WB/98-021a and Section "UX - Squeak & Rattle Repairs" of the current Nissan "Warranty Flat Rate Manual" for complete details regarding policy and claims coding applicable to the repair of squeaks and rattles. DO NOT claim the Part Number(s) for the above "Squeak & Rattle Repairs" alleviation materials. Pro-rate the amount of these materials that you actually use for the repair(s), and claim it using Expense Code: 023.