2006 Nissan Altima: Exterior & Interior Service Manual

Precautions

This section outlines important safety precautions, particularly concerning the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) such as Air Bags and Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners. It emphasizes that all maintenance must be performed by an authorized dealer to avoid injury or system malfunction. General precautions for handling parts, using tools, and cleaning stains are also provided.

Preparation

This section details the Special Service Tools and Commercial Service Tools required for certain diagnostic and repair procedures. Tools mentioned include a 'Chassis ear' and 'Engine ear' for locating noises, and a 'NISSAN Squeak and Rattle kit' for repairs.

Squeak and Rattle Trouble Diagnosis

This comprehensive section guides technicians through diagnosing and repairing vehicle noises. It includes:

• Work Flow: A flowchart outlining steps from Customer Interview, Duplicate Noise and Test Drive, Check Service Bulletins, Locate Noise, Repair Cause, to Confirm Repair.
• Customer Interview: Guidance on gathering information from the customer about the noise, including its location, conditions, and characteristics.
• Noise Characteristics: Descriptions of common noises like Squeak, Creak, Rattle, Knock, Tick, Thump, and Buzz, with examples.
• Duplicate the Noise and Test Drive: Methods to replicate the noise, including specific vehicle actions and driving conditions.
• Check Related Service Bulletins: Instructions to consult Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for known issues.
• Locate the Noise and Identify the Root Cause: Techniques for pinpointing the noise source using listening tools and component removal/manipulation.
• Repair the Cause: Methods for fixing the noise, such as tightening components, adjusting clearances, or using insulators like urethane pads or foam blocks from the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit.
• Confirm the Repair: Verifying the repair by test driving under the original conditions.
• Component-Specific Noise Sources: Guidance on common noise sources within the Instrument Panel, Center Console, Doors, Trunk, Sunroof/Headlining, Overhead Console, Seats, and Underhood.
• Diagnostic Worksheet: A customer-facing worksheet to document noise details, including location, conditions, and type of noise.

Clip and Fastener

This section illustrates various clips and fasteners used in the vehicle, providing their symbol numbers, shapes, and removal/installation methods. Examples include C101, C103, C203, C205, C206, CE103, CE107, CE117, CF110, CF118, CG101, CS101, CR103, and Metal Clip.

Front Bumper

Details the removal and installation of the front bumper fascia and related components. Steps include removing fender protectors, engine under covers, grilles, fog lamps, energy absorbing foam, reinforcement, and supports.

Rear Bumper

Details the removal and installation of the rear bumper fascia and related components. Steps include removing rear combination lamps, splash shields, energy absorbing foam, and reinforcement.

Front Grille

Provides instructions for removing and installing the upper and lower front grilles. Procedures involve releasing clips and tabs from the bumper fascia and removing screws.

Cowl Top

Details the removal and installation of the cowl top, including releasing clips and removing the cowl top seal. Wiper arms must be removed first.

Front Fender

Outlines the process for removing and installing the front fender. This involves removing the front combination lamp, fender protector, front bumper fascia, and center mud guard.

Fender Protector

Details the removal and installation of the fender protector, which involves removing screws from the center mudguard and removing pushpins.

Mudguard

Provides instructions for removing and installing the mudguard, requiring the removal of screws and the center mudguard.

License Lamp Finisher

Details the removal and installation of the license lamp finisher. Procedures include removing the trunk lid finisher, nuts, and the finisher itself.

Rear Air Spoiler

Covers the removal and installation of the rear air spoiler for both SE-R and non-SE-R models. Procedures involve disconnecting the high mounted stop lamp harness, removing nuts or clips, and releasing foam tape. Caution is advised for painted surfaces.

Drip Molding

Explains the removal and installation of the drip molding, typically involving a trim stick to disconnect it from clips, working from front to rear.

Roof Side Molding

Details the removal and installation of the roof side molding. This involves lifting and twisting the molding from the rear edge and disconnecting clips.

Door Outside Molding

Provides instructions for removing and installing the outside molding for both front and rear doors. This includes opening windows, removing screws, and lifting/twisting the molding to disconnect clips.

Side Guard Molding

Outlines the removal and installation of the side guard molding, which is affixed with double-faced adhesive tape. Procedures involve heating the molding, using a trim stick to lift and cut tape, and cleaning surfaces for reinstallation.

Door Finisher

Details the removal and installation of the front and rear door finishers. This involves removing various covers, screws, step lamps, and power window/lock switches.

Body Side Trim

Covers the removal and installation of various body side trim components, including pillar garnishes, kick plates, and side welts. Specific procedures are provided for Center Pillar Lower Garnish, Center Pillar Upper Garnish, Rear Pillar Finisher, and Dash Side Finisher.

Rear Parcel Shelf Finisher

Details the removal and installation of the rear parcel shelf finisher. This involves removing the rear seat, seat belt anchors, rear pillar finisher, high mounted stop lamp, and halo trim.

Floor Trim

Provides instructions for removing and installing the floor trim, which requires removing seats, body side trim, center console, seat belt anchors, carpet, and other related components.

Headlining

Details the removal and installation of the headlining. This is a complex procedure involving the disconnection of battery cables, removal of various interior trim pieces (pillar garnishes, door welts, assist grips, lamps, sunvisors, windshield garnish molding), and careful extraction of the headlining.

Trunk Room Trim & Trunk Lid Finisher

Outlines the removal and installation of trunk room trim and trunk lid finisher components. This involves removing items like the trunk room lamp, carpet, spare tire cover, box assembly, trunk side finishers, trunk nets, and the trunk lid finisher itself.