NTB14013

Classification :
BT14-003
Referen ce:
D ate:
NTB14-013
February 25, 2014
ALTIMA SEDAN; HISS AND / OR WHINE TYPE NOISE
FROM LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2013-2014 Altima Sedan (L33)
APPLIED ENGINE: QR25DE (4-cyl) engine only
IF YOU CONFIRM:
When slowly raising the engine RPM, a hissing, whining, and / or air leak type noise
of an applied vehicle is heard coming from the driver side lower instrument panel area.
•
The noise is verified while the vehicle is parked and the transmission is in the
Park (P) position.
NOTE: A customer may state the noise can be duplicated during light to moderate
acceleration in the 10 - 40 MPH range.
ACTION:
1. Remove the ground wire connected between the transmission and driver side frame rail.
2. If the noise stops after removing the ground wire in Step 1 above and repeating the
procedure under IF YOU CONFIRM, replace the ground wire with the one listed in
PARTS INFORMATION.
•
See page 2, Figure 1 for ground wire location.
•
Before installing, flatten the tabs on both eyelets of the new ground wire (see
page 2, Figure 3).
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Bolts torque: 10 N•m (1.02 kg-m, 88.5 in lbs)
•
Make sure the ground wire does not twist at either end when securing the bolts.
3. If the noise does not stop after removing the ground wire in step 1 in the ACTION
section and repeating the procedure under IF YOU CONFIRM, this bulletin does not
apply. Go back to ASIST and the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for further diagnostic
assistance.
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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Transmission
oil pan
Driver side
drive shaft
Figure 1: Ground wire.
Bolts
Figure 2
Figure 3: Flatten tabs on both eyelets before installing the new ground wire.
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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
QTY
WIRE-BONDING (ground wire)
28360-3TA7A
1
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
Replace Bonding/ Ground Wire
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
28360-3TA7A
RN70AA
ZL
32
(1)
(1) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated
flat rate time.
New style
One of two old styles;
the other is similar
Figure 4: Ground wires.
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