Mirrors - Inside Rear View Mirror Is Loose or Falls Off

Classification:
BT99-051

Reference:
NTB00-011

Date:
February 1, 2000

1996-2000 PATHFINDER INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR LOOSE AND/OR FALLS OFF

APPLIED VEHICLES:
1996-2000 Pathfinder

SERVICE INFORMATION

If the rear view mirror on a 1996-2000 Pathfinder is loose or falls off, a new bolt is available to correct the condition. Use the information in this bulletin to remove the old bolt and install the replacement bolt.

NOTE:
This is the only authorized repair for this incident. DO NOT REPLACE the mirror assembly.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Figure 1:

1. Insert a suitable tool, such as a small flat blade screwdriver, wrapped in a clean cloth as illustrated in Figure 1.

2. Separate and remove the access panel from the roof console assembly (see Figure 1).

Figure 2:

3. Remove the three screws that attach the mirror base to the roof (see Figure 2).

Figure 3:

4. Remove the bolt from the mirror base and replace it with the bolt listed in the Parts Information Section of this bulletin (see Figure 3).

NOTE:
Keep and re-use the mirror base spring when installing the replacement bolt.

5. Reinstall the parts in reverse order.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

NOTE:
This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding as shown.