NTB14016A
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: NTB14016A
If you confirm a squeaking/ticking noise is coming from the headliner between the moonroof and b-pillar area shown in figure a. * can occur on rough roads or during conditions that cause body flex such as when entering or exiting a sl
Models from 2014
2014 NISSAN ALTIMA |
Models from 2013
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA |
Classification: Reference: BT14-006a Date: NTB14-016a September 4, 2014 2013-2014 ALTIMA; SQUEAK FROM MOONROOF B-PILLAR AREA This bulletin has been amended to include 2013 Altima and note on page 6. No other changes have been made to the body of the bulletin. Please discard the previous version. APPLIED VEHICLE 2013 (L33) All 2014 Altima (L33) Built before 1N4(*)L3AP(*)EC 182159 / Nov 19, 2013 VIN AND DATE 1N4(*)L3AP(*)EN 260580 / Dec 4, 2013 IF YOU CONFIRM A squeaking/ticking noise is coming from the Headliner between the Moonroof and B-pillar area shown in Figure A. Can occur on rough roads or during conditions that cause body flex such as when entering or exiting a sloped driveway. 1. Headlining 2. Rear assist grip (RH) Noise heard in these areas 3. Front assist grip (RH) 4. Sun visor (RH) 5. Front room/map assembly 6. Sun visor (LH) Headliner view shown from the top of vehicle with arrow pointing to front of vehicle 7. Rear assist grip (LH) ACTION Figure A Remove Moonroof brackets and apply “Ultra High Molecular Weight” (UHMW) tape, from Squeak and Rattle kit J-50397 (part # J-50397-15), to the bracket. UHMW tape is listed in the Parts Information. 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. 1/8 SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Write down all radio station settings. Presets 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B C SAT Fade: Balance: Bass: Treble: 2. If equipped, write down / record the following customer settings for the ATC (Automatic Temperature Control) system. (Refer to the Service Manual as needed): Temperature Setting Trimmer Foot Position Setting Trimmer Inlet Port Memory Function (FRE) Inlet Port Memory Function (REC) Target Evaporator Temp Upper Limit 3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Figure B 2/8 NTB14-016a NOTE: In the following pictures either the left side or the right side may be shown. The side not shown is similar to the side pictured. Release at this point 4. Remove the right front Assist Grip and both rear Assist Grips. Fold the Assist Grip down and release the retaining clips with a pick tool. NOTE: The retaining clips will be removed from the roof and reattached to the Assist Grips for reassembly in step 17. Assist Grip Figure 1 5. Remove the Body Side Welts from the tops of all four doors and from around the A-pillar, B-pillar and C-pillar finishers. Lay the Body Side Welts inside the vehicle so that they are out of the way. Body Side Welts Figure 2 Gap is approximately 1-2 inches 6. Release both of the front A-Pillar finishers at the top only. NOTE: This will allow room so that the headliner does not get creased. A-Pillar finisher Figure 3 3/8 NTB14-016a Fold down to allow movement of the headliner. 7. Fold both of the visors down. Do not remove the visors. Figure 4 Upper B-pillar finisher 8. Remove both B-pillar finishers: a. Remove both of the shoulder belt anchor bolt finishers. b. Remove both of the anchor bolts and place the belts out of the way. Anchor bolt Reassembly torque: 49 N•m (5.0kg-m, 36 ft-lb) c. Pull the lower B-pillar finishers away from the upper B-pillar finishers at the top only. d. Remove both of the upper B-pillar finishers. NOTE: The upper B-pillar finishers will not be reused. Use new ones for reassembly. Lower B-pillar finisher Figure 5 4/8 NTB14-016a 9. Remove both of the Rear Seat Side Bolsters: a. Remove the rear “seat bottom” to gain access to both bolster bolts. b. Remove both the left and the right bolster bolts. c. Slide the bolsters down to release them from their upper mounting clips. Bolster bolt Figure 6 C-pillar finisher 10. Remove both C-pillar finishers: Remove one push pin under bolster and then remove the C-pillar finisher. Push pin Figure 7 11. Gently pull the headliner down, one side at a time, and remove both of the Moonroof side brackets (shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9). CAUTION: The headliner can be easily creased (damaged). Only pull down enough to allow the removal of the Moonroof bracket. Moonroof bracket Gap is approximately 4 inches Figure 8 5/8 NTB14-016a Moonroof bracket 12. Loosen one nut and remove four bolts on each side. Four Bolts Reassembly torque: Bolts 10 N•m (1.0 kg-m, 89 in-lb) Nuts 7 N•m (0.7 kg-m, 62 in-lb) One nut IMPORTANT: Steps 13-15 below must be closely followed to ensure that the repair is successful. 13. Cut three strips of UHMW tape (part # J-50397-15) into the following lengths: Two pieces to 80mm x 30mm. Six pieces to 30mm x 30mm. Figure 9 30mm NOTE: UHMW tape can be found in Squeak and Rattle kit J-50397. 80mm 30mm UHMW tape J-50397-15 Three strips of UHMW tape will be required per vehicle. Figure 10 14. Apply UHMW tape cut in step 13 to both brackets as shown in Figure 11. 80mm 30mm 15. Use a center punch to make holes through the UHMW tape for all of the bolts to pass. 16. Reinstall both of the Moonroof brackets. a. Hand start all fasteners first. b. While pushing each bracket into the corner of the B-pillar and the sunroof frame, torque the 2 B-pillar bolts first. c. Next torque the sunroof bolts and then the nuts. Apply UHMW tape 30mm 30mm Punch through UHMW tape Figure 11 Moonroof bracket reassembly torque: Bolts 10 N•m (1.0 kg-m, 89 in-lb) Nuts 7 N•m (0.7 kg-m, 62 in-lb) 6/8 NTB14-016a 17. Remove the Assist Grip clips from the roof brackets and reattach to the Assist Grips. 18. Reassemble the remainder of vehicle in the reverse order. Shoulder belt anchor bolt reassembly torque: 49 N•m (5.0kg-m, 36 ft-lb) 19. Reset the clock and the radio settings. Refer to the Owner’s manual for the procedure to set clock. 20. Reset the Automatic Temperature Control to the customer’s preferred settings. Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section HAC-Heater & Air Conditioning Control System to reset prefered settings. 21. Reinitialize each auto-up power window and check the anti-pinch function. Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section PWC-Power WIndow Control System. 22. Inform the customer that some of the navigation memory settings may need to be reset. 7/8 NTB14-016a PARTS INFORMATION * DESCRIPTION PART # UHMW tape* J-50397-15 B-Pillar Finisher (RH) 76913-3TA0A B-Pillar Finisher (LH) 76914-3TA0A UHMW tape can be found in the Squeak and Rattle kit J-50397. QUANTITY 3 1 1 EXPENSE CODE EXPENSE CODE 022 DESCRIPTION UHMW Tape MAX AMOUNT $12.57 CLAIMS INFORMATION OPERATION REPAIR MOONROOF OP CODE BX4EAA 8/8 PFP 76892-3TA1B SYM ZL DIAG 32 FRT 1.8 NTB14-016a