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A/C - Heater Case Doors Flapping Noise/Sticking: Overview

Classification:
HA02-008a

Reference:
NTB03-005a

Date:
February 26, 2003

2002-2003 SENTRA; HEATER CASE DOORS BECOME STUCK

The Service Procedure seetion of this bulletin has been amended to include additional steps.

Please discard previously released copies of NTB03-005.

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2002-2003 Sentra (B15)

APPLIED VINS:

All VIN's for 2002 models.

For 2003 models, vehicles built before: 3N1CB51D63L785575
3N1AB51AX3L733489

APPLIED DATE:

Vehicles built before: November 6, 2002

IF YOU CONFIRM

An applied 2002 or 2003 Sentra has any of the following symptoms:

^ Air flow amount is different between the left and right side of the center AC/Heater vents

^ "Flapping" noise from the center AC/Heater vents.

^ Temperature Control (Air Mix) knob is stuck.

^ Temperature Control (Air Mix) Knob turns freely but will not change the temperature.

^ Mode Control knob is stuck.

ACTIONS

^ Repair or replace heater controls.

^ Replace foam seals on the Mode and Air Mix Doors inside the Heater Unit assembly.

^ Remove all loose seal material.

NOTE:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" 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.





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