Upper Area
NTB99-042/BT99-023: REPAIR OF SQUEAKS AND RATTLES IN THE UPPER AREA FOR 1995-99 SENTRA/200SXThe upper area includes: Roof, A, B, C, D pillars and trim, sun visors, electrical control panels in headliner or visors, pillar mounted seat belt retractors.
NOTE:
Read through all of the incidents listed in this section that apply to the incident area in the vehicle. Some repairs may need to be done in combination with others.
WARNING:
If a part of the SRS (air bag) needs to be serviced, always turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least three (3) minutes before performing the service.
INCIDENT 1:
RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE "B" PILLAR UPPER FINISHER COVER
Verify:
This noise may occur when driving on pavement or rough roads.
Isolate:
This noise may be duplicated by lightly tapping on the "B" pillar upper finisher or the seat belt shoulder anchor. The noise may be caused by contact between the seat belt shoulder anchor slide plate and the "B" pillar upper finisher.
Repair:
Figure 1:
1. Carefully pull the upper portion of the "B" pillar finisher outward and apply felt tape (P/N 68239-13E00) to the ribs on the backside of the "B" pillar finisher (see Figure 1).
Figure 2:
2. Carefully pull the lower portion of the "B" pillar finisher outward and apply felt tape (P/N 68239-13E00) to the ribs on the back side of the upper B pillar finisher (see Figure 2).
Recheck:
Test the vehicle as described above to confirm the repair is complete.