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Instrument Panel: Removal & Installation Nissan Note E12

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Removal and Installation

CAUTIONBe careful not to scratch instrument panel pad or other parts. Before servicing, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes. Do not tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance.

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Scheme 39: REMOVAL
Scheme 39: REMOVAL

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  1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BATTERY)»(ref-675572-S35311355862014120500000) ".
  2. Remove front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to " «FRONT PILLAR FINISHER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675611-S41976096022014120500000) ".
  3. Remove dash side finishers (LH/RH). Refer to " «DASH SIDE FINISHER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675611-S09815083292014120500000) ".
  4. Partially remove front body side welts (LH/RH). Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675611-S29355811722014120500000) ".
  5. Release the pawls using a suitable tool (A) and then remove instrument side finisher (LH) as shown in the picture.
  6. Release the pawls using a suitable tool (A) and then remove instrument side finisher (RH) as shown in the picture.
  7. Remove center console lower. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S08278490192014120500000) ".
  8. Remove steering wheel. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675600-S35361429072014120500000) ".
  9. Remove steering column covers. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S28451202422014120500000) ".
  10. Remove combination switch. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675604-S17402537612014120500000) ".
  11. Remove combination meter. Refer to " «UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675593-S23113115242014120500000) ".
  12. Remove audio unit. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675622-S16684214222014120500000) " (BASE AUDIO) or " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675623-S15276131922014120500000) " (DISPLAY AUDIO).
  13. Remove AV control unit (NAVIGATION). Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675624-S08785922072014120500000) ".
  14. Remove front air control. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675621-S02545918382014120500000) ".
  15. Remove glove box assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S26065202062014120500000) ".
  16. Remove front passenger air bag module. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675573-S42132980932014120500000) ".
  17. Remove instrument panel assembly. Remove instrument panel assembly screws (A). Disconnect the harness connectors from the instrument panel assembly. Remove instrument panel assembly through passenger door opening. CAUTION: Cover shift selector assembly with a shop cloth to prevent damage to instrument panel assembly. When removing instrument panel assembly, two people are required to prevent from damage.
  18. Removal of the following components is only necessary if replacing the instrument panel assembly. Side ventilator grille (LH/RH): Refer to " «SIDE VENTILATOR GRILLE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675620-S23184107512014120500000) ". Center ventilator duct (LH/RH): Refer to " «CENTER VENTILATOR DUCT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675620-S41656944312014120500000) ". Side defroster duct (LH/RH): Refer to " «SIDE DEFROSTER DUCT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675620-S23765191662014120500000) ".

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. If replacing instrument panel, transfer all the necessary parts to the new instrument panel.

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Scheme 42: REMOVAL
Scheme 42: REMOVAL

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  1. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S42805239232014120500000) ".
  2. Remove bolts (A) and knee protector (1).
  3. Remove steering column cover screws (A). NOTE: Rotate steering wheel to access steering column cover screws.
  4. Pull steering column upper cover (1) upward to disengage steering column upper cover pawls.
  5. Remove steering column upper cover (1) and lower cover (2).

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 44: Exploded View
Scheme 44: Exploded View

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Scheme 46: REMOVAL
Scheme 46: REMOVAL

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  1. Move shift selector to "N" position (CVT: RE0F11A).
  2. Remove shift selector handle (5MT: RS5F91R). Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675587-S07483238622014120500000) ".
  3. Raise parking brake lever.
  4. Remove center console assembly clips (A).
  5. Remove the center console assembly rear screws.
  6. Slide driver side seat to the full rearward position and recline.
  7. Slide passenger side seat to the full rearward position and recline.
  8. Lift rear right corner of center console assembly, rotating slightly, making sure to lift assembly upward over the parking brake handle.
  9. Disconnect the harness connectors from the center console assembly.
  10. Remove center console assembly.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 48: REMOVAL
Scheme 48: REMOVAL

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  1. Remove center console assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S31298837932014120500000) ".
  2. Remove center console lower. Remove center console lower clips (LH/RH) (A). Release center console lower pawls using a suitable tool and remove.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 50: REMOVAL
Scheme 50: REMOVAL
  1. Remove steering column covers. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S28451202422014120500000) ".
  2. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S20260849492014120500000) ".
  3. Remove cluster lid A. Remove combination meter finisher and cluster lid A as an assembly by pulling rearward to release pawls and metal clips. Disconnect the harness connector and remove cluster lid A. Separate cluster lid A (2) from combination meter finisher (1) by releasing the metal clips (If necessary).

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 51: REMOVAL
Scheme 51: REMOVAL
  1. Release the cluster lid C (1) clips using a suitable tool.
  2. Disconnect harness connectors from cluster lid C and remove.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 52: REMOVAL
Scheme 52: REMOVAL
  1. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675607-S20260849492014120500000) ".
  2. Remove intake door lever knob (2).
  3. Release the front air control finisher (1) clips using a suitable tool and remove.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 53: REMOVAL
Scheme 53: REMOVAL
  1. Remove data link connector from instrument lower panel LH.
  2. Remove bolts (A) and position hood lock/fuel filler door release handle aside.
  3. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Release instrument lower panel LH metal clips and pawls using a suitable tool. CAUTION: Release pawls and metal clips slowly so that they are not damaged. Disconnect the harness connectors from instrument lower panel LH and remove.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 54: REMOVAL
Scheme 54: REMOVAL

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  1. Remove glove box lid. Open glove box lid. Pull glove box lid rearward and glove box lid hinges down and rearward to release, then remove the glove box lid.
  2. Remove glove box assembly. Remove glove box assembly screws (A). Pull glove box assembly rearward to release pawls and remove.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 56: REMOVAL
Scheme 56: REMOVAL
  1. Remove upper glove box screws (A).
  2. Release the clips and pawls using a suitable tool and remove upper glove box.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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