Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Instrument panel assembly
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- Instrument panel assembly
- Ambient sensor
- Defroster grille (RH)
- Defroster grille (LH)
- Sunload sensor (if equipped)
- Side defroster grille (LH)
- Instrument side finisher (LH)
- Side ventilator grille (LH)
- Steering column upper cover
- Combination switch
- Steering column lower cover
- Instrument finisher (LH)
- Combination meter
- Switch carrier
- Instrument lower panel LH
- Cluster lid A
- Instrument finisher B
- Center ventilator grille assembly
- Cluster lid C
- Hazard switch
- AV control unit
- Cluster lid C lower
- A/C switch assembly
- Glove box lid
- Glove box mat
- Glove box assembly
- Side ventilator grille (RH)
- Instrument side finisher (RH)
- Side defroster grille (RH)
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to scratch instrument panel pad and other parts.
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both
battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
REMOVAL
- Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at
least three minutes. Refer to PG-50,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)".
- Remove the instrument side finishers (1) (LH/RH) using a suitable
tool.
NOTE:
LH side shown; RH side similar.

- Remove the front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to INT-24, "FRONT
PILLAR FINISHER : Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the front kicking plates (LH/RH). Refer to INT-24, "KICKING PLATE
INNER : Removal and Installation".
- Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-21, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the audio unit. Refer to AV-58, "Removal and Installation" (BASE
AUDIO), AV-122, "Removal and
Installation" (DISPLAY AUDIO WITHOUT BOSE) or AV-203, "Removal and
Installation" (DISPLAY AUDIO
WITH BOSE).
- Remove the AV control unit. Refer to AV-298, "Removal and Installation"
(NAVIGATION WITHOUT
BOSE) or AV-406, "Removal and Installation" (NAVIGATION WITH BOSE).
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-10, "Removal and Installation".
- Remove the combination switch. Refer to BCS-75, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the combination meter. Refer to MWI-77, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to IP-22, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the center console assembly. Refer to IP-17, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the instrument panel screws (A) (LH/RH).
NOTE:
The instrument panel screws (A) can be found near the side
defroster grilles (LH/RH).

- Remove the remaining instrument panel screws.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the front passenger air bag
module.
- Disconnect all remaining harness connectors.
- With the help of an assistant, remove the instrument panel assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the instrument panel pad and other parts.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- If replacing the instrument panel, transfer all the necessary parts to
the new instrument panel.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the steering column cover screws (A), then remove the
steering column upper (1) and lower (2) covers.
NOTE:
Shown with steering wheel removed for ...
Other materials:
Positive crankcase ventilation
Inspection
1.CHECK PCV VALVE
With engine running at idle, remove PCV valve from rocker cover. A
properly working valve makes a hissing noise as air passes through
it. A strong vacuum should be felt immediately when a finger is
placed over valve inlet.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES &g ...
EPS Warning lamp
Component Function Check
1.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check that the EPS warning lamp turns ON when ignition switch
turns ON. Then, EPS warning lamp turns
OFF after the engine is started.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Perfo ...
Component parts
Component Parts Location
EPS control unit (view with steering
column removed from vehicle)
EPS motor (view with steering column
removed from vehicle)
Torque sensor (view with steering
column removed from vehicle)
ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit)
EC ...
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