NTB18-084a

Classification:
Reference:
EC18-033a
Date:
NTB18-084a
January 22, 2021
2017-2020 ROGUE SPORT;
REDUCED POWER DUE TO SNOW INGESTION
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2017-2020 Rogue Sport (J11)
IF YOU CONFIRM

An Applied Vehicle experiences reduced power during extremely heavy snow fall,
And

Snow is found inside the air cleaner case.
NOTE: The MIL may be ON with DTC P0101 (MAF SEN/CIRCUIT B1) stored.
ACTION
1.
Replace air duct 1 with one listed in the Parts Information on page 10.
2.
Trim the hood seal.
3.
Remove the front grille spacer.
4.
Install foam blocks listed in the Parts Information on page 10.
5.
Install the new front grille spacer (if needed).
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.
Open the hood.
2.
Remove any snow from inside of the air duct and air cleaner assembly.

3.
Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for the air duct assembly and air
cleaner case removal: ENGINE > ENGINE MECHANICAL > MR20DD >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT.
Replace the air cleaner filter.

Refer to the ESM for air cleaner replacement: Inspection, Removal, and
Installation > ENGINE > ENGINE MECHANICAL > PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
> AIR CLEANER FILTER.
4.
Reinstall the air cleaner cover and air duct 2.
5.
Replace air duct 1 with one listed in the Parts Information on page 10.
Air cleaner case
Air cleaner filter
Air cleaner cover
Air duct 2
Air duct 1
Figure 1
: N•m (kg-m, in-lb)
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6.
Remove the three (3) clips from the hood seal, and then trim 210 mm of the hood seal
(measured from the driver side), where shown in Figure 2.
Driver side
Trim 210 mm
Cut here
3 seal clips
Figure 2
7.
Remove the front grille spacer from the vehicle (see Figure 3).
4 clips
Front grille
spacer
9 screws
Figure 3
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8.
9.
Confirm if the foam blocks have already been applied to the positions indicated in
Figure 4 below:

If the foam blocks have not been applied, continue to step 9 below.

If the foam blocks have already been applied, skip to step 12 on page 7.
Clean the areas of the radiator mounting bracket, shown highlighted in Figure 5, with
50% isopropyl alcohol.
Figure 4
Clean these areas
with 50% isopropyl
Figure 5
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10.
Install SEAL 1 (10 x 20 x 116 mm foam block) onto the radiator mounting bracket as
follows:
a. Confirm that SEAL 1 is oriented with the adhesive strip facing down and toward
the rear of the vehicle (Figure 6).
Lower/rear
edge
SEAL 1
Adhesive strip
and protector
Radiator
mounting bracket
Rear of
vehicle
Figure 6
b. Remove the adhesive strip protector.
c. Attach SEAL 1 so that:

The lower/rear edge of SEAL 1 (Figure 6) is placed on the radiator mounting
bracket where shown in Figure 7,
And

It is centered on the radiator mounting bracket as shown in Figure 8.
SEAL 1
Radiator
mounting bracket
Figure 7
Figure 8
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11.
Install SEAL 2 (10 x 20 x 70 mm foam block) onto the radiator mounting bracket as
follows:
a. Confirm that SEAL 2 is oriented with the adhesive strip facing down and toward
the rear of the vehicle (Figure 9).
Lower/rear
edge
SEAL 2
Rear edge of
radiator mounting
bracket
Adhesive strip
and protector
Radiator
mounting bracket
Rear of
vehicle
Figure 9
b. Remove the adhesive strip protector.
c. Attach SEAL 2 so that:

The lower/rear edge of SEAL 2 (Figure 9) is aligned with the rear edge of the
radiator mounting bracket where shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10,
And

It is up against the edge of grille spacer mount as shown in Figure 11.
SEAL 1
Rear of
vehicle
SEAL 2
Grille spacer
mount
Figure 11
Figure 10
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12.
Confirm if the foam blocks have already been installed onto the front grille spacer, as
shown in Figure 12:

If the foam blocks have not been applied, replace the front grille spacer with the
part listed in the Parts Information on page 10, and then proceed to step 13 on
page 8.

If the foam blocks have been applied, continue to step 13.
Foam blocks
Figure 12
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13.
Clean the area of the new front grille spacer shown highlighted in Figure 13 with 50%
isopropyl alcohol.
NOTE: See the Parts Information for the new front grille spacer.
14.
Install MOUNTING (20 x 30 x 100 mm foam block) onto the new grille spacer as
follows:
a. Remove the adhesive strip protector from the 20 x 30 x 100 mm foam block.
b. Install the 20 x 30 x 100 mm foam block so that:

It is aligned with the bottom of the rear edge of the front grille spacer, with a
gap of 2.5 mm as shown in Figure 14 and Figure 15,
And

Is centered (Figure 14) over the raised molding shown in Figure 13.
Front grille
spacer
Clean this area with
50% isopropyl
Raised molding
Figure 13
20 x 30 x 100 mm
foam block end view
20 x 30 x 100 mm
foam block
2.5 mm
gap
2.5 mm
gap
Figure 14
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Figure 15
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15.
Install the new front grille spacer onto the vehicle in the reverse order that the original
was removed.
16.
If a front grille spacer was not replaced in step 12, skip to step 19.
17.
Clean the area on the top of the new
front grille spacer shown highlighted in
Figure 16 with 50% isopropyl alcohol.
18.
Attach the LABEL-CAUTION, MOTOR
FAN (fan warning label) to the top of
the new front grille spacer where
shown in Figure 16.
NOTE: See the Parts Information for
the LABEL-CAUTION, MOTOR FAN
(fan warning label).
19.
Fan warning
label
Figure 16
If stored, erase DTC P0101.
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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
SEAL 1
(10 x 20 x 116 mm foam block)
SEAL 2
(10 x 20 x 70 mm foam block)
MOUNTING, RADIATOR GRILLE
(Front grille spacer)
MOUNTING
(20 x 30 x 100 mm foam block)
LABEL-CAUTION, MOTOR FAN
(Fan warning label)
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
PART NUMBER
QUANTITY
21456-6MA1A
1 (as Needed)
21456-6MA1B
1 (as Needed)
62398-6MA0B
1 (as Needed)
62398-6MJ0A
1
21599-7991A
1 (as Needed)
16546-4BC2A
1
AIR DUCT (See Figure 17)
16554-6MA4A
1
New Air Duct
Figure 17
Old Air Duct
Figure 18
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CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
Clean Components, Replace Air Filter,
Air Duct and Trim Hood Seal
Install Foam Pieces (2)
(1)
(2)
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
BX7KAA
(1)
BX7LAA
0.3
ZE
0.1
32
Replace Grille Spacer (2)
BX7MAA
0.1
Erase DTC Code(s) (2)
BX7NAA
0.1
Refer to the Electronics Part Catalog, and use the Air Duct (16554-*****) as the
Primary Failed Part (PFP).
Operations are as needed. May not be required for all repairs.
NOTE: FRT allows adequate time to access DTC codes. No other diagnostic
procedures subsequently required. Do NOT claim any Diagnostic Op Codes with this
claim.
AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
December 13, 2018
NTB18-084
Original bulletin published
January 22, 2021
NTB18-084a
Applied Vehicles and Parts Information updated, and
steps added to the Service Procedure
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