Interior - Squeak & Rattle: Overview

REFERENCE:
NTB99-056D

CLASSIFICATION:
BT99-038D

DATE:
February 21, 2000

TITLE:
2000 MAXIMA INTERIOR SQUEAK AND RATTLE REPAIR

APPLIED VEHICLE:
2000 Maxima (A33)

This amended version of NTB99-056 updates information in the Service Procedure section related to the "Front Area, Upper" and "Rear Area, Lower" repair procedures. This bulletin contains the supplemental information in NTB99-056c. Please refer to this bulletin (NTB99-056d) for complete bulletin information.

SERVICE INFORMATION

If a 2000 Maxima exhibits squeak and rattle noise(s), use the service procedures in this bulletin to resolve the incident(s).

CUSTOMER WORKSHEET

Refer to the Squeak and Rattle Diagnostic Worksheet section in this bulletin. This worksheet is used to help duplicate, identify and isolate squeaks and rattles. The worksheet MUST be filled out with the customer PRIOR to beginning the repair(s).

SERVICE PROCEDURE

FRONT AREA, UPPER (DASHBOARD, LOWER WINDSHIELD)

The front area, upper includes: Dash pad and instrument cluster, dash internal structure and components, windshield to dash interface area, glove box, audio and HVAC controls and vents.

For the procedures to identify and repair squeaks and rattles related to these areas, refer to the Front Area, Upper section in this bulletin.

UPPER AREA (HEADLINER, UPPER WINDSHIELD, SUNROOF)

The upper area includes: Roof, A, B, C, D pillars and trim, sun visors, electrical control panels in headliner or visors and pillar mounted seat belt retractors.

For the procedures to identify and repair squeaks and rattles related to these areas, refer to the Upper Area section in this bulletin.

REAR AREA, LOWER (DOOR AREA, SEATS, CENTER CONSOLE, REAR GLASS, HATCHES, FLOOR)

The rear area, lower includes: Door panels, glass and door mounted controls, front and rear seat assemblies, center console, carpeted areas, parcel shelf, interior mounted stop lamp.

For the procedures to identify and repair squeaks and rattles related to these areas, refer to the Rear Area, Lower section of this bulletin.





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Please reference Nissan Claims Bulletin WB/98-021a and Section "UX - Squeak & Rattle Repairs" of the current Nissan "Warranty Flat Rate Manual" for complete details regarding policy and claims coding applicable to the repair of squeaks and rattles.

Expense Details:

Only claim (pro-rate) the amount of squeak and rattle material that is actually used for the repair. Claim this amount using expense code 022. Do not claim the repair material(s) part number(s) on the claim.