NTB19-070a

Classification:
Reference:
BT19-014a
Date:
NTB19-070a
August 13, 2020
RATTLE FROM HEAT SHIELD
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2018 – 2020 Armada (Y62)
IF YOU CONFIRM
There is a rattle noise coming from the right front of the vehicle when the engine is running,
when turning the steering wheel, or when driving at parking lot speeds.
ACTION
Adjust the clearance between the heat shield above the exhaust front tube (RH) and the
frame to 10 mm,
AND
Adjust the clearance between the rear cooler and heater pipe assembly and the heat shield
above the exhaust front tube (RH) to 6 mm.
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it
contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
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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SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Locate the heat shield above the
exhaust front tube (RH).
Rear heater
pipes
Exhaust front
tube (RH)
2.
F
R
O
N
T
Locate the rear heater pipes on the
upper inboard side of the frame.
Heat
shield
Figure 1
3.
Locate the rear cooler pipes on the
upper outboard side of the frame.
F
R
O
N
T
Rear cooler
pipes
Figure 2
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4.
Use your hands to adjust the
clearance between the heat shield and
the top side of the frame to
10 mm.
To avoid burns and cuts to the skin,
wait for the exhaust system to cool
down and wear protective gloves
before adjusting the heat shield.
10 mm
Heat
shield
Frame
Figure 3
Rear cooler and
heater pipe
assembly
5.
Use your hands to adjust the
clearance between the rear cooler and
heater pipe assembly and the heat
shield to 6 mm.
6 mm
Heat
shield
Figure 4
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Adjust Heat Shield and Rear
(1)
FX64AA
ZL
32
0.3 hrs.
Cooler and Heater Pipe
(1) Reference the electronic parts catalog and use the Lower Dash Insulator (67354-*****)
as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
September 12, 2019
NTB19-070
Original bulletin published
August 13, 2020
NTB19-070a
APPLIED VEHICLES revised
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