Parcel Shelf - Rattle/Buzz Noise: Overview

Classification:
BT01-030A

Reference:
NTB01-015A

Date:
October 18, 2001

2000-2001 MAXIMA WITH BOSE AUDIO; REAR PARCEL SHELF RATTLE/BUZZ NOISE

ATTENTION:
This bulletin Amends the Service Information and Service Procedure sections of NTB01-051, adding Inspection and Installation steps for the Center Seat Belt Retractor Assembly (step 15) and Bose(TM) Sub-woofer Mounting Bracket Assembly (step 18A & 18B). The Parts Information section of the bulletin has also been amended. Please discard all paper copies of NTB01-051.

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2000-2001 Maxima (A33) with Bose Audio

SERVICE INFORMATION

If an Applied 2000-2001 Maxima displays either of the following symptoms:

^ Rattle or buzz noise coming from the rear parcel shelf board when listening to low frequency/high bass audio.

^ Distortion type noise from the rear sub-woofer.

the cause(s) may be:

^ During cold weather operation, the trunk torsion bars may be rattling against the torsion bar spacer block when listening to low frequency/high bass audio, or when driving over rough roads.

^ The rear parcel shelf board hold-down clips may not be firmly seated in the parcel shelf.

^ Low bass frequency of the Bose(TM) rear sub-woofer may be vibrating the center seat belt retractor steel inertia ball or causing the rear parcel shelf board to flex and vibrate.

Use the Diagnostic Procedure below to verify the condition exists. Once verified, complete the following areas of the Service Procedure to correct the condition:

^ Torsion Bar/Torsion Bar Spacer Block Securing Procedure.

^ Secure Parcel Shelf Board Hold-Down Clips.

^ Q-Pads(TM) Installation Procedure, including:

^ Inspect Center Seat Belt Retractor Assembly. Install Resin Block(s) - if necessary.

^ Inspect Bose(TM) Sub-woofer Mounting Bracket Assembly. Insert 5th Fastening Screw - if necessary.

NOTE:
See the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin for more Q-Pad(TM) information and details on obtaining Q-Pads(TM).





CLAIMS INFORMATION

Please reference the "Squeak and Rattle Repairs" Section "UX" of the current Nissan "Warranty Flat Rate information" Manual and choose the Op Code, or combination of Op Codes, that best reflects the repair(s) performed.

Expense Details:

Pro-rate the bulk "Squeak and Rattle Repairs" material(s) and claim only the amount that is actually used in the repair(s). Claim this amount using Expense Code "022." Do not claim the repair material(s) part number(s) on the claim.