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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Remove shift knob (6MT models). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  2. Remove console finisher assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Console Finisher Assembly
    G06053243Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • 7AT models
      • Insert remover tool (C) between console finisher (1) and center console, lift up console finisher, and then disengage metal clips and pawls.
      • Disconnect harness connectors.
    • 6MT models
      • Pull up console finisher (2), and then disengage metal clips and pawls.
      • Disconnect harness connector.
  3. Remove console panel LH.
    • Remove console panel LH (1) fixing screws (B).
    • Pull the console panel LH crosswise.
    Fig 2: Identifying Console Panel LH And Fixing Screws
    G06053244Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove console panel RH.
    • Remove console panel RH (1) fixing screws (B).
    • Pull the console panel RH crosswise.
    Fig 3: Identifying Console Panel RH And Fixing Screws
    G06053245Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove center console fixing screws (A).
    Fig 4: Identifying Center Console Fixing Screws
    G06053246Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Disconnect console sub-harness connectors (A) and (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Console Sub-Harness Connectors
    G06053247Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove cup holder assembly.
    • Pull up cup holder assembly (1).
    • Disconnect harness connectors.
    • Remove harness clips.
      Fig 6: Pulling Up Cup Holder Assembly
      G06053248Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Disconnect iPod adapter harness connector (A) (with iPod adapter).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting iPod Adapter Harness Connector
    G06053249Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Insert a deep-well socket wrench (A) to rotate adjusting nut to loosen cable sufficiently.
    Fig 8: Identifying Deep-Well Socket Wrench
    G06053250Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove center console assembly.
    • Put seat assembly (LH/RH) to the front-most position.
    • Remove center console fixing screws (A).
    • Put seat assembly (LH/RH) to the rear-most position.
    • Lift up center console assembly back side, and then remove center console assembly.
      Fig 9: Identifying Center Console Fixing Screws
      G06053251Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove instrument lower panel LH.
    • Remove instrument driver lower panel (1) mounting screw (A).
    • Pull back instrument lower panel LH.
    • Release data link connector (pawl) then remove it from instrument lower panel LH.
    • Release hood opener cable. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
    • Disconnect harness connectors and aspirator duct.
      Fig 10: Identifying Instrument Driver Lower Panel And Mounting Screw
      G06053252Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove steering wheel. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  13. Remove steering column covers.
    Fig 11: Identifying Steering Column Covers Components
    G06053253Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • With paddle shifter
      • Remove steering column mask LH/RH (1).
      • Remove steering column side cover fixing screws.
      • Pull the steering column side cover RH (2) to the right side.
      • Pull the steering column side cover LH (3) to the left side.
      • Remove steering column lower cover (4) fixing screws.
      • Pull down steering column lower cover, and then remove steering column lower cover.
    • Without paddle shifter
      • Remove steering column mask LH/RH (1).
      • Remove steering column lower cover (4) fixing screws.
      • Pull down steering column lower cover, and then remove steering column lower cover.
        NOTE: Steering column upper cover (5) is fixed in combination meter (6) with screws.
  14. Remove paddle switch LH/RH (with paddle shifter). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  15. Remove combination meter. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  16. Remove spiral cable. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  17. Remove combination switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  18. Remove body side welt LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  19. Remove front pillar garnish LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  20. Remove speaker grille LH.
    • Remove speaker grille LH (1) fixing metal clips with remover tool (A).
    • Pull speaker grille LH up and back.
      Fig 12: Identifying Speaker Grille LH And Remover Tool
      G06053254Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Remove tweeter LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  22. Remove instrument side finisher LH.
    • Insert a remover tool (A) into lower space.
    • Pull back instrument side finisher LH (1).
      Fig 13: Identifying Back Instrument Side Finisher LH And Remover Tool
      G06053255Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Disconnect VDC OFF switch (1) harness connector (A) from back of instrument panel assembly.
    Fig 14: Identifying VDC OFF Switch And Harness Connector
    G06053256Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Remove cluster lid C.
    • Remove cluster lid C (1) fixing screws (A).
    • Pull back cluster lid C.
    • Disconnect harness connectors.
      Fig 15: Identifying Cluster Lid C And Fixing Screws
      G06053257Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Remove display unit.
    • Remove display unit (1) fixing screws (A).
    • Pull toward the direction of the arrow.
    • Disconnect harness connectors.
      Fig 16: Identifying Display Unit And Fixing Screws
      G06053258Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Remove instrument panel assembly fixing screw (A).
  27. Disconnect triple meter harness connector (B).
    Fig 17: Identifying Instrument Panel Assembly Fixing Screw And Triple Meter Harness Connector
    G06053259Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Remove cluster lid C finisher.
    • Remove cluster lid C finisher (1) fixing screws (A).
    • Pull back cluster lid C finisher.
    • Disconnect harness connector.
      Fig 18: Identifying Cluster Lid C Finisher And Fixing Screws
      G06053260Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Remove AV control unit (audio unit).
    • Remove AV control unit (1) fixing screws (A).
    • Pull back AV control unit.
    • Disconnect harness connectors.
      NOTE:
  30. Remove instrument lower cover LH.
    • Remove instrument lower cover LH (1) fixing screw (A).
    • Pull toward the direction of the arrow.
      Fig 20: Identifying Instrument Lower Cover LH And Fixing Screw
      G06053262Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. Remove front defroster grille LH. Refer to "FRONT DEFROSTER GRILLE : REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  32. Remove front defroster grille RH. Refer to "FRONT DEFROSTER GRILLE : REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  33. Remove body side welt RH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  34. Remove front pillar garnish RH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  35. Remove speaker grille RH.
    • Remove speaker grille RH (1) fixing metal clips with remover tool (A).
    • Pull speaker grille RH up and back.
      Fig 21: Identifying Speaker Grille RH And Remover Tool
      G06053263Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  36. Remove tweeter RH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  37. Remove glove box assembly.
    • Open the glove box.
    • Pull back glove box assembly (1).
      Fig 22: Pulling Back Glove Box Assembly
      G06053264Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Remove damper pin (1) on left side.
      Fig 23: Identifying Damper Pin
      G06053265Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  38. Remove instrument lower panel RH.
    • Remove instrument lower panel RH (1) fixing screws (A).
    • Pull back instrument lower panel RH.
    • Disconnect power socket harness connector.
    • Disconnect illumination lamp harness clips and harness connector.
      Fig 24: Identifying Instrument Lower Panel RH And Fixing Screws
      G06053266Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  39. Disconnect front passenger air bag module connector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  40. Remove front passenger air bag module fixing bolt. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  41. Remove instrument side finisher RH.
    • Insert a remover tool (A) into lower space.
    • Pull back instrument side finisher RH (1).
      Fig 25: Identifying Back Instrument Side Finisher RH
      G06053267Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  42. Remove instrument lower cover RH.
    • Remove instrument lower cover RH (1) fixing screw (A).
    • Pull toward the arrow direction.
      Fig 26: Identifying Instrument Lower Cover RH And Fixing Screw
      G06053268Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  43. Remove harness connector clip (A) in underside of instrument panel.
    Fig 27: Identifying Harness Connector Clip
    G06053269Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  44. Remove selector lever knob and shift position indicator plate (7AT models). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  45. Remove instrument panel assembly fixing screws (A), bolts (B), and clips (C).
    Fig 28: Identifying Instrument Panel Assembly Fixing Screws, Bolts And Clips
    G06053270Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  46. Remove instrument panel assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Cover tool with a shop cloth to prevent windshield glass from being damaged.
    • Cover center console upper surface with a shop cloth to prevent it from being damaged.
    • When removing instrument panel assembly, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
  47. Remove the following parts after removing instrument panel assembly.
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