NTB22-019

Classification:
BT22-001
Reference:
Date:
NTB22-019
March 14, 2022
RATTLE NOISE FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA
AT IDLE AND/OR ON ACCELERATION
APPLIED VEHICLES:
APPLIED VINS:
2021 Rogue (T33)
11th character of VIN is C
IF YOU CONFIRM
A rattle-type noise from the instrument panel area when at a stop, or when first accelerating
from a stop.
ACTION
1.
Inspect the heater hose clamp orientation to ensure the clamps are not contacting
each other.
2.
If needed, add foam to the heater core pipes to insulate them from the heater core
cover.
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.
Inspect the orientation of the heater
hose clamps (Figure 1 and Figure 2).

Heater hose
clamp tabs not
touching OK
If the tabs on the heater hose
clamps are not touching each
other, continue to step 3.
Figure 1

If the tabs on the heater hose
clamps are touching each other,
rotate the hose clamps as needed
to prevent contact between the
clamps.
Heater hose
clamp tabs
touching NG
o Retest for the rattle.
Figure 2
3.
Remove the instrument side panel LH
from the center console (Figure 3).

Refer to the ESM: BODY
INTERIOR > INSTRUMENT
PANEL > REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION > CENTER
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
Instrument
side panel LH
Figure 3
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4.
Lightly press on the heater core cover
while duplicating the conditions
needed for the rattle to occur.

If the rattle is not present when
lightly pressing on the heater core
cover, continue to step 5.

If the rattle is still present when
lightly pressing on the heater core
cover, this bulletin does not apply.
Refer to the ESM for further
diagnostic and repair information.
Heater
core cover
Figure 4
5.
Remove the three (3) heater core
cover screws and set the heater core
cover aside (Figure 5).
Heater core
cover screws (3)
Figure 5
HINT:
Some foam may already be present on the
heater core pipes (Figure 6).
Heater core
pipes with
existing foam
Figure 6
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6.
Existing
foam
Add foam
here
From the Nissan service kit
J-50397-7, cut a section of
foam 45 mm x 20 mm.
Existing
foam
Figure 7

Existing
foam
Apply the foam, as shown in
Figure 8, to insulate the heater
core pipes from the heater core
cover.
Foam
(45 mm x 20 mm)
Existing
foam
Figure 8
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7.
Reinstall the heater core cover using
the three (3) screws (Figure 9).
Heater core
cover screws (3)
Figure 9
8.
Reinstall the instrument side panel LH.

Refer to the ESM: BODY
INTERIOR > INSTRUMENT
PANEL > REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION > CENTER
CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
Instrument
side panel LH
Figure 10
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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
EPDM Semi Closed Cell Soft Foam
(Squeak and Rattle Kit)
PART NUMBER
QUANTITY
J-50397-7
As Needed
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
(1)
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Heater Core Pipes-Add Foam
(1)
TX54AA
ZL
32
0.3
Reference the electronic parts catalog and use the Front Heater Cover Bracket
(27175-*****) as the Primary Failed Part (PFP).
AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE
March 14, 2022
NTB22-019
DESCRIPTION
Original bulletin published
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