NTB14-003A

SB-10057131-1765
Classification:
Reference:
EM13-007a
Date:
NTB14-003a
December 17, 2014
2013-2014 SENTRA;
ENGINE UPPER TORQUE ROD SERVICE INFORMATION
The Title, APPLIED VEHICLES, and SERVICE INFORMATION have been amended.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2013-2014 Sentra (B17)
APPLIED VINs and
DATES: See SERVICE INFORMATION
SERVICE INFORMATION
This bulletin explains the application of the passenger side upper torque rod for all
APPLIED VEHICLES.
2013 Sentra: All models are equipped with an upper torque rod.

These vehicles have an engine mounting insulator that requires an upper torque rod.
2014 Sentra: All SV, SL, and SR models DO NOT HAVE an upper torque rod. DO NOT
INSTALL an upper torque rod on these models for any reason.
 These vehicles have a redesigned engine mounting insulator that does not require
an upper torque rod.
* 2014 Sentra: S models built BEFORE 3N1AB7AP(*)EL 606447 and November 2, 2013
are equipped with an upper torque rod.

These vehicles have an engine mounting insulator that requires an upper torque rod.
2014 Sentra: S models built ON and AFTER 3N1AB7AP(*)EL 606447 and
November 2, 2013 DO NOT HAVE an upper torque rod. DO NOT INSTALL an upper
torque rod on these models for any reason.

These vehicles have a redesigned engine mounting insulator that does not require
an upper torque rod.
See photos on the next page.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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1. Upper torque rod
2. Engine mounting
insulator
Figure 1
2013 models* :
Has upper torque rod
2014 models* :
No upper torque rod
Engine mounting insulator
Figure 2
2013 models* with upper
torque rod - no “bumpers”
Figure 3
ENGINE MOUNTING INSULATOR
2014 models* without
upper torque rod – has “bumpers”
A/C line
Figure 4
Figure 5
* See page 1.
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