Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Body side trim
Exploded View
1. Front pillar finisher
2. Front body side welt
3. Front kicking plate
4. Front sill cover
5. Rear lower finisher
6. Upper pillar finisher
7. Rear pillar finisher
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: • Wrap the tip of flat-bladed screwdriver with a cloth when removing metal clips from garnishes.
• When removing or installing body side welts, do not allow butyl seal to come in contact with pillar finishers.
REMOVAL
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
1. Remove front body side welt.
CAUTION: Insert a suitable clip removing tool wrapped with a shop cloth inserted into the part shown by the arrow (between the clip and the body side panel), then release the clip.
2. Release the clips, then remove front pillar finisher.
FRONT KICKING PLATE
Release the clip and pawls, then remove front kicking plate.
FRONT BODY SIDE WELT
1. Remove front kicking plate.
2. Release welt from the body opening, then remove front body side welt.
REAR PILLAR FINISHER
1. Remove front body side welt.
2. Remove finisher tether.
3. Release the clips, then remove rear finisher.
UPPER PILLAR FINISHER
1. Remove front body side welt.
2. Remove front pillar finisher.
3. Remove seat belt anchor. Refer to SB-12 4. Release the clips, then remove upper pillar finisher.
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
1. Remove front body side welt.
2. Remove screw.
3. Release the clips, then remove rear pillar finisher.
REAR LOWER FINISHER
1. Remove front body side welt.
2. Release the clips, then remove rear pillar finisher.
SILL PLATE COVER
Release the pawls, then remove the sill plate cover.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure that clips are fully aligned with panel holes on body when installing, then press them in completely.
Door finisher
Exploded View
1. Power window switch finisher
2. Front door finisher
3. Step lamp
4. Armrest finisher
5. Inside release handle escutcheon
6. Inside release handle
Removal and Installation
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Rear parcel shelf finisher
Exploded View
1. High mounted stop lamp
2. Rear parcel shelf finisher
3. Seatback release cover
4. Child anchor cover
5. Seatback latch cover
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove ...
Other materials:
Diagnosis system (bluetooth control
unit)
Diagnosis Description
The Bluetooth control unit has two diagnostic checks. The first diagnostic
check is performed automatically
every ignition cycle during control unit initialization. The second diagnostic
check is performed by the technician
using the steering wheel audio control switches ...
Camera unit maintenance
The rear camera unit 1 for the LDW/BSW systems
is located above the rear licence plate. To
maintain the proper operation of the LDW/BSW
systems and help keep the system functioning,
be sure to observe the following:
● Always keep the camera unit clean.
● Do not attach “licence ...
BCM branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check the terminals and connectors of the BCM for damage, bend and loose
connection (unit side and
connector side).
Is the inspect ...