Knocking/Metallic Noise Coming from the Trunk Area – 2007 Nissan Sentra

Classification:	Reference:	Date:
BT07-013	NTB07-065	September 13, 2007

 

 

2007 SENTRA; KNOCKING/METALLIC NOISE  COMING FROM TRUNK AREA

APPLIED VEHICLES:	2007 Sentra (B16)
APPLIED VINS:	Vehicles built before: 3N1AB61E(*)7L647021
APPLIED DATE:	Vehicles built before: December 13, 2006

 

IF YOU CONFIRM

A knocking/metallic noise is coming from the trunk area/left or right side of the rear wheel housing area:

• While making left or right turns into driveways.

AND

• When turning into uneven/rough road areas.

 

ACTIONS

• It is not necessary to remove the rear tires to access the bolts.
• Tighten the bolts located on the left and right side of the rear wheel housing area.

IMPORTANT: The purpose of “ACTIONS” (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing.  You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure (starting on page 2) as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

 

 

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Using a gasket scraper or similar tool, remove the wheel housing unit undercoat off of the two (2) bolt heads (see Figure 1).

Figure 1

 

2. Tighten the bolts to the following specification: torque 20.6-26.5 N•m (2.10-2.70 Kg-m, 15.2-19.5 ft. lb.)
3. Apply ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound or equivalent on the bolt heads.

• ZRC Cold Galvanizing Compound can be ordered by going online to www.ZRCworldwide.com/p_zrc.asp or by calling 1-800-831-3275.

4. Remove the fuel filler tube protector to access the bolts on the right side of the rear wheel housing area (see Figure 2). 

CAUTION: Make sure not to disturb the exposed fuel lines. See Figure 3.

Figure 2

  

5. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 for the right side (see Figure 3).

Figure 3

 

6. Reinstall the fuel filler tube protector.
7. Confirm the incident has been resolved by test driving the vehicle.

 

CLAIMS INFORMATION

Submit a Primary Operation (PO) line claim using the following claims coding:

DESCRIPTION	OP CODE	SYM	DIA	FRT
Tighten Rear Wheel Housing Bolts – Both Sides	UX4499	ZL	46	0.5 hrs

 

NOTE: Do NOT submit a claim for the Galvanizing Compound as it is considered a shop supply.