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Nissan Armada Technical Service Bulletin # 10-094 Date: 100812
Exhaust System - Heat Shield Rattling Noises
Classification: EM-10-009
Reference: NTB10-094
Date: August 12, 2010
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOISE
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004 - 2010 Titan (A60)
2004 - 2010 Armada (TA60)
2005 - 2010 Pathfinder (R51)
2005- 2010 Xterra (N 50)
2005 - 2010 Frontier (D40)
IF YOU CONFIRM:
Nissan Armada 2wd v8 5.6L Parts Service 348
A noise is coming from the front exhaust tube heat shield(s) due to rattle.
ACTION:
Secure the heat shield(s) with new band clamps (see PARTS INFORMATION).
^ Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE.
NOTE:
Do not replace the front exhaust tube for this incident, if it should occur.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE
PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Service Procedure
WARNING:
The exhaust system may be hot. Allow to cool down before inspection/repairs.
NOTE:
Exhaust system parts do not need to be removed for this inspection/repair.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Inspect the heat shields on the front exhaust tube for the following:
^ Heat shield contact with the exhaust tube.
^ Separated/missing band clamp(s).
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^ Missing "stand-off" (see Figure 4).
3. If a heat shield is found contacting the exhaust tube, pry it away to allow a minimum 1 mm (.040 inch) space.
^ Road test the vehicle to verify the repair.
4. If a band clamp is separated or missing, install new band clamps as needed.
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^ For band clamp(s) locations on your vehicle, refer to the pictures shown above.
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^ If it applies: Position the band clamp(s) between the "dimples or on top where the "stand-offs" are located (see Figure 1 and 2 above).
> The "stand-offs" cannot be seen: They are welded on the underside of the heat shield.
> If the "stand-off" is missing, this bulletin does not apply.
5. Secure the band clamp with the hex bolt located on the side (or on top, if needed). See Figure 1 above for example.
WARNING:
Do Not install the hex bolt on the bottom of the exhaust tube.
^ Band clamp hex bolt torque: 4.0 - 5.5 Nm (0.4 - 0.56 Kg-m, 2.9 - 4.0 ft-lb)
6. After securing the band clamp, cut off the clamp's excess at the end.
^ Wrap the end of the band clamp over the hex bolt, and then cut off the excess band clamp within 5 mm (0.2 inches) past the hex bolt (see Figure 2
for example).
WARNING:
Be careful of sharp edges after cutting off the excess band clamp.
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7. After band clamp(s) installation, road test the vehicle to verify the repair.
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Nissan Armada Technical Service Bulletin # 10-094 Date: 100812
Exhaust System - Heat Shield Rattling Noises
Classification: EM-10-009
Reference: NTB10-094
Date: August 12, 2010
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOISE
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2004 - 2010 Titan (A60)
2004 - 2010 Armada (TA60)
2005 - 2010 Pathfinder (R51)
2005- 2010 Xterra (N 50)
2005 - 2010 Frontier (D40)
IF YOU CONFIRM:
Nissan Armada 2wd v8 5.6L Parts Service 348
A noise is coming from the front exhaust tube heat shield(s) due to rattle.
ACTION:
Secure the heat shield(s) with new band clamps (see PARTS INFORMATION).
^ Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE.
NOTE:
Do not replace the front exhaust tube for this incident, if it should occur.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE
PROCEDURE as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Service Procedure
WARNING:
The exhaust system may be hot. Allow to cool down before inspection/repairs.
NOTE:
Exhaust system parts do not need to be removed for this inspection/repair.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Inspect the heat shields on the front exhaust tube for the following:
^ Heat shield contact with the exhaust tube.
^ Separated/missing band clamp(s).
Nissan Armada 2wd v8 5.6L Parts Service 349
^ Missing "stand-off" (see Figure 4).
3. If a heat shield is found contacting the exhaust tube, pry it away to allow a minimum 1 mm (.040 inch) space.
^ Road test the vehicle to verify the repair.
4. If a band clamp is separated or missing, install new band clamps as needed.
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Nissan Armada 2wd v8 5.6L Parts Service 351
^ For band clamp(s) locations on your vehicle, refer to the pictures shown above.
Nissan Armada 2wd v8 5.6L Parts Service 352
^ If it applies: Position the band clamp(s) between the "dimples or on top where the "stand-offs" are located (see Figure 1 and 2 above).
> The "stand-offs" cannot be seen: They are welded on the underside of the heat shield.
> If the "stand-off" is missing, this bulletin does not apply.
5. Secure the band clamp with the hex bolt located on the side (or on top, if needed). See Figure 1 above for example.
WARNING:
Do Not install the hex bolt on the bottom of the exhaust tube.
^ Band clamp hex bolt torque: 4.0 - 5.5 Nm (0.4 - 0.56 Kg-m, 2.9 - 4.0 ft-lb)
6. After securing the band clamp, cut off the clamp's excess at the end.
^ Wrap the end of the band clamp over the hex bolt, and then cut off the excess band clamp within 5 mm (0.2 inches) past the hex bolt (see Figure 2
for example).
WARNING:
Be careful of sharp edges after cutting off the excess band clamp.
Nissan Armada 2wd v8 5.6L Parts Service 353
7. After band clamp(s) installation, road test the vehicle to verify the repair.
