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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Put selector lever in drive position. (A/T Models only)
  2. Remove selector lever knob. (A/T Models only)
  3. Remove shift lever knob. (M/T Models only) Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Remove console finisher.
    Fig 1: Identifying Console Finisher (A/T Models) And Console Finisher (MT Models)
    G05224595Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Remove clips from rear of console finisher, and then remove pawl of front. Pull console finisher upward to disengage from center console.
    • Disconnect harness connectors.
  5. Remove screws (B) of center console front side with screw driver (A).
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Console Finisher (A/T Models) And Console Finisher (MT Models)
    G05224596Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove rear upper console assembly. (AT Models only)
    • Slide to front, pull up rear upper console assembly (1), and disconnect metal clips.
    • Disconnect heated seat switch harness connectors. (with heated seat)
      Fig 3: Identifying Console Finisher (A/T Models) And Console Finisher (MT Models)
      G05224597Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Disconnect auxiliary input jacks connector (A) and power socket harness connector (B). (AT Models only)
    Fig 4: Identifying Auxiliary Input Jacks Connector And Power Socket Harness Connector
    G05224598Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Disconnect console sub harness connectors (A). (MT Models only)
    Fig 5: Identifying Console Sub Harness Connectors
    G05224599Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Disconnect heated seat switch connector (A). (MT models with heated seat only)
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Heated Seat Switch Connector
    G05224600Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove coin pocket fixing pawl using a remover tool (A), and then remove coin pocket (1). (MT Models only)
    Fig 7: Identifying Coin Pocket Fixing Pawl With Remover Tool
    G05224601Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Insert a deep-well socket wrench (A) to rotate adjusting nut to loosen cable sufficiently. (MT Models only) Refer to "LEVER TYPE : INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ".
    Fig 8: Rotating Adjusting Nut To Loosen Cable
    G05224602Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove console rear finisher.
    • Pull back the console rear finisher (1).
    • Disconnect inside key antenna connector (A).
      Fig 9: Removing Console Rear Finisher
      G05224603Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove console mask.
    Fig 10: Removing Console Mask
    G05224604Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Open the console lid.
    • Pull up console mask (1) by using a remover tool (C), and disengage pawls.
    • <-- icon --> : Pawl

  15. Remove screws (C) of center console rear side, and then remove center console assembly (1).
    Fig 11: Removing Center Console Rear Side And Screw
    G05224605Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove cluster lid C.
    • Remove cluster lid C mounting screws (A).
    • Pull back cluster lid C (1).
    • Disconnect harness connectors.
      Fig 12: Removing Cluster Lid Mounting Screws
      G05224606Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Remove cluster lid D.
    • Remove cluster lid D mounting screw (A).
    • Pull back cluster lid D (1).
    • Disconnect harness connectors.
      Fig 13: Disconnecting Harness Connectors
      G05224607Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Remove display unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  19. Disconnect center speaker harness connector (A). (with center speaker)
  20. Remove screw (B).
    Fig 14: Identifying Center Speaker Harness Connector
    G05224608Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Disconnect inside key antenna connector (A) and clip (B) located under audio unit.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Inside Key Antenna Connector And Clip
    G05224609Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Remove AV control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  23. Remove front body side welt LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  24. Remove front pillar garnish LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  25. Disconnect antenna harness connectors (A) and then remove harness clips.
    Fig 16: Identifying Antenna Harness Connectors
    G05224610Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Remove instrument side finisher LH.
    • Insert a remover tool into lower space.
    • Pull the instrument side finisher LH (1) crosswise.
      Fig 17: Pulling Instrument Side Finisher LH
      G05224611Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Remove instrument driver lower panel.
    • Remove hood opener mounting bolts (A). Refer to "HOOD LOCK CONTROL ".
    • Remove data link connector mounting screws (B).
    • Pull back instrument driver lower panel (1).
    • Disconnect harness connectors.
      Fig 18: Identifying Hood Opener Mounting Bolts
      G05224612Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Remove instrument finisher A. Pull instrument finisher A (1) upward, and then disengage pawls.
    Fig 19: Identifying Instrument Finisher
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  29. Remove instrument side panel LH.
    • Remove instrument side panel mounting screw (A).
    • Pull the instrument side panel LH (1) crosswise.
      Fig 20: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH And Screw
      G05224614Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Remove steering wheel. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  31. Remove steering column covers.
    CAUTION: When removing the column covers, to facilitate the work operation remove first the steering wheel.
    Fig 21: Identifying Steering Column Covers
    G05224615Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Remove steering column front lower cover (1).
    • Remove cluster lid A lower bracket (2).
    • Fig 22: Identifying Steering Column Front Lower Cover
      G05224616Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Remove steering column mask (3) and screws.
    • Pull up steering column cover upper (4).
    • Remove steering column side cover RH (5). (with PADDLE SHIFTER)
    • Pull the steering column side cover LH (6) to the left side. (with PADDLE SHIFTER)
    • Disconnect ADP steering switch connector. (with ADP)
    • Remove steering column side cover LH (6).
    • Remove screws, and then remove steering column lower cover (7).
  32. Remove spiral cable and steering angle sensor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Perform 4WAS front actuator adjustment. Refer to "4WAS FRONT ACTUATOR NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT : DESCRIPTION ".
  33. Remove combination switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  34. Remove paddle switch LH/RH. (with PADDLE SHIFTER) Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  35. Remove cluster lid A.
    • Remove knee protector mounting bolts (A) with power tool, and then remove knee protector (1).
      Fig 23: Identifying Knee Protector Mounting Bolts With Power Tool
      G05224617Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Disengage harness cover mounting pawl (B) by using tool (A) located under the column shaft.
    • Pull down harness cover (1). (with Harness cover)
      Fig 24: Identifying Harness Cover Mounting Pawl With Located Under Column Shaft
      G05224618Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Remove cluster lid A (combination meter) mounting bolts (A).
      Fig 25: Identifying Cluster Lid A Mounting Bolts
      G05224619Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Disconnect push button ignition switch harness connector (A).
      Fig 26: Identifying Push Button Ignition Switch Harness Connector
      G05224620Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Pull back cluster lid A, and disconnect combination meter connectors.
  36. Remove meter bracket mounting bolts (A), and then remove meter bracket (1).
    Fig 27: Identifying Meter Bracket Mounting Bolts And Meter Bracket
    G05224621Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  37. Remove defroster grille LH. Refer to "FRONT DEFROSTER NOZZLE, SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLES AND VENTILATOR DUCT : REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    • Pull upward, disengage pawls.
    • Disconnect harness connector.
  38. Remove defroster grille RH. Refer to "FRONT DEFROSTER NOZZLE, SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLES AND VENTILATOR DUCT : REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    • Pull upward, disengaged pawls.
    • Disconnect harness connector.
  39. Remove front body side welt RH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  40. Remove front pillar garnish RH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  41. Remove instrument side finisher RH.
    • Insert a remover tool into lower space.
    • Pull the instrument side finisher RH (1) crosswise.
      Fig 28: Pulling Instrument Side Finisher RH
      G05224622Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Remove instrument passenger lower cover.
    • Pull downward, disengaged pawls.
    • Pull back instrument passenger lower cover (1).
      Fig 29: Removing Instrument Passenger Lower Cover
      G05224623Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  43. Remove glove box assembly.
    • Open the glove box.
    • Pull up glove box assembly (1).
      Fig 30: Pulling Glove Box Assembly
      G05224624Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Remove damper pin (2) of left side.
      Fig 31: Identifying Damper Pin Of Left Side
      G05224625Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  44. Remove instrument lower assist panel.
    • Remove instrument lower assist panel mounting screws (A) with power tool.
    • Pull back instrument lower assist panel (1).
    • Disconnect harness connector.
      Fig 32: Identifying Instrument Lower Assist Panel Mounting Screws With Power Tool
      G05224626Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  45. Remove instrument finisher B.

    Pull instrument finisher B (1) upward then disengage pawls.

    Fig 33: Removing Instrument Finisher B
    G05224627Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Remove instrument side panel RH.
    • Remove instrument side panel mounting screw (A).
    • Pull the instrument side panel RH (1) crosswise.
      Fig 34: Pulling Instrument Side Panel RH
      G05224628Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  47. Disconnect passenger air bag module connector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  48. Remove passenger air bag module fixing bolt. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  49. Remove instrument panel & pad.
    • Remove defroster nozzle mounting clips (A).
    • Remove screws (B) and bolts (C) with power tool, and then remove instrument panel & pad (1).
      Fig 35: Identifying Instrument Panel, Pad And Screws
      G05224629Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      CAUTION: When removing instrument panel, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
  50. Remove the following parts after removing instrument panel & pad.