Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Front Kicking Plate (RH/LH)
Remove front kicking plate (RH/LH). Refer to "BODY SIDE TRIM ".
Dash Side Finisher (RH/LH)
1. Remove plastics nut.
2. Remove dash side finisher (RH/LH). Refer to "BODY SIDE TRIM ".
Front Pillar Garnish (RH/LH)
Pull to inside of vehicle, disengage metal clips and remove front pillar garnish. Refer to "BODY SIDE TRIM ".
A/T Select Lever Knob
1. Pull down knob cover.
2. Remove lock-pin of select lever knob.
3. Lift up select lever knob and remove it. Refer to "CONTROL DEVICE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Instrument Clock Finisher
1. Insert a remover into side between gaps of instrument clock finisher and pull back to your side.
2. Disconnect clips and harness connector, and remove instrument clock finisher.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Clips And Harness Connector
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
A/T Console Finisher
1. Insert a remover into side between gaps of A/T console finisher and remove by lifting A/T console finisher.
2. Disconnect harness connector.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Harness Connector
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Console Finisher (RH/LH)
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Remove console finisher (RH/LH).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Console Finisher (RH/LH)
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Center Console
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Remove console sub-harness
3. After removing, disassemble, each parts.
CAUTION: When removing console, be careful not to pull the harness.
Instrument Lower Cover
1. Pull down front instrument lower cover, and disconnect clips.
2. Pull it horizontally, and remove from lower cover pawls.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Front Instrument Lower Cover
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Instrument Passenger Lower Panel
Remove screws with power tool, and disconnect harness connector, and remove instrument passenger lower panel.

Fig 5: Removing Instrument Passenger Lower Panel
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Instrument Driver Lower Panel
1. Remove bolt and screws with power tool.
2. Remove data link connector.
3. Pull to disengage clip and pawl by removing panel in horizontal direction.
4. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor and each electrical parts.
5. Remove the grommet, and remove hood lock cable.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Hood Lock Cable
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Steering Column Front Lower Cover
1. Remove screw with power tool.
2. Disengage the tab, then remove steering column front lower cover.
NOTE:
- Move the steering column telescopic to the rear most position
- Move the steering column tilt to the top position.
Steering Column Lower Cover
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Disengage the tab, then remove steering column lower cover.
Steering Column Upper Cover
Remove the steering column upper cover.
Wiper and Washer Switch
Remove wiper and washer switch. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ".
Lighting and Turn Signal Switch
Remove lighting and turn signal switch. Refer to "LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ".
Steering Lock Escutcheon
Pull back to your side, and remove steering lock escutcheon.
Combination Meter Assembly
1. Remove bolts with power tool, and then remove connector bracket.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Connector Bracket
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2. Remove bolts with power tool and then disconnect harness connector.
CAUTION: To prevent it from damaged by interference with the combination meter assembly, protect the combination meter assembly with cloths.

Fig 8: Removing Combination Meter Assembly
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Instrument Side Panel (RH/LH)
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Pull to the side, disconnect clip and pawls and remove instrument side panel (RH/LH).
Fig 9: Disconnecting Clip And Pawls
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Cluster Lid C
1. Insert a remover into gap between instrument panel and pad, pull back to your side, and disconnect metal clips below.
2. Disconnect harness connectors, and remove cluster lid C.
CAUTION: Cover surroundings with cloth to avoid scratches or damages.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Harness Connectors
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Display Unit and Audio Unit
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Disconnect harness connector, and remove display unit and audio unit.
CAUTION: Unit is heavy, so be careful not to pinch your fingers when working.

Fig 11: Removing Display Unit And Audio Unit
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Front Defroster Grille (RH/LH)
Insert a remover into gaps between front defroster grille (RH/LH) and instrument panel and pad, lift front defroster grille up, and remove front defroster grille (RH/LH).

Fig 12: Removing Instrument Panel And Pad
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Combination Meter Bracket
1. Remove bolts.
2. The installation bolts of the harness clip and steering column assembly is removed, steering column assembly is pulled backward, and set combination meter bracket free from the instrument panel and pad. Refer to "STEERING COLUMN ".
Fig 13: Removing Combination Meter Bracket
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Side Ventilation (RH/LH)
1. Insert a remover into gaps between instrument panel and pad, pull back to your side, and disconnect metal clips below.
2. Disconnect door mirror switch harness connectors, and remove side ventilation (RH/LH).
Fig 14: Disconnecting Door Mirror Switch Harness Connectors
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Instrument Panel and Pad
1. Remove bolts and screws.
2. Remove front passenger air bag module. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
3. Disconnect harness connectors, and remove instrument panel and pad from passenger door opening portion.