NTB16040

Classification:
Reference:
EL16-018
Date:
NTB16-040
April 11, 2016
2016 MAXIMA; ACCESSORY ACCENT LIGHTING FLICKERS
2016 Maxima (A36) SR, SL, and Platinum trim levels ONLY
APPLIED VEHICLES:
IF YOU CONFIRM
That the interior accent lighting flickers intermittently.
ACTION
1. Disconnect the BROWN wire that is part of the Accessory Connector Harness used
when the Kit was installed.
2. Please refer to the following SERVICE PROCEDURE which shows the wire which
needs to be disconnected.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Write down all radio station presets.
Presets
AM
FM 1
FM 2
SAT 1
SAT 2/3
Bass
1
2
Treble
3
Balance
4
5
6
Fade
Speed Sen. Vol.
2. Disconnect both battery cables, negative cable first.
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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3. Remove front kicking plate inner. Refer to INT-34, "FRONT KICKING PLATE: Removal
and Installation - Inner" in the Electronic Service Manual.
4. Using a suitable tool, release metal
clips (see Figure 1), then remove
dash side finisher.
CAUTION: Take great care
removing the finisher, it is fragile.
Figure 1
5. Remove the glove box. Refer to IP-24, "GLOVE BOX ASSEMBLY: Removal and
Installation" in the ESM.
6. Identify the harness bundle shown in Figure 2 below.
Figure 2
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7. Disconnect the harness end to make the harness bundle more accessible (Figure 3).
Figure 3
8. Unwrap the harness bundle to expose the BROWN wire shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4
9. Cut the BROWN wire and wrap the two ends with electrical tape to insulate (Figure 5).
Figure 5
10. Bundle the wires together with electrical tape to further insulate them.
11. To isolate the bundle from rattles, wrap it with foam tape listed in the PARTS
INFORMATION section of this bulletin.
12. Reassemble the vehicle in the reverse order of removal.
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13. Connect both battery cables, negative cable last.
14. Reset / initialize all applied systems i.e., radio, power windows, clock, sunroof, etc.

Refer to the ESM as needed.
PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
PART #
QUANTITY
EPDM Semi Closed Cell Soft Foam 50mm x 150mm x 5mm
J-50397-1 *
1 piece**
*
EPDM Semi Closed Cell Soft Foam 50mm x 150mm x 5mm P/N J-50397-1 is supplied
in Squeak & Rattle Kit #J-50397. All items in the Squeak & Rattle Kit are available from
TECH-MATE. To order, contact TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. Or visit their website
at nissantechmate.com. When ordering for this bulletin, refer to the P/N listed above.
**
Use Expense Code 041 in the amount of $2.00.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Operation (PO) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Repair Accessory Harness
RX5HAA
ZE
32
0.5
Expense code:
EXPENSE CODE
041
DESCRIPTION
SUPPLIES
4/4
MAX AMOUNT
$2.00
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