08 Nismo - Passenger Seat shaking/rattle

[JrummerJ]

New 08 CC Frontier, and I am getting some kind of rattle from the passenger seat, which visibly shakes when I hit any concrete that is uneven. Obviously, I don't hear it when there is someone in the seat. It is not the seatbelt hitting the pillar.

Is this just due to the stiff suspension on the Nismos? Should I take it back to the dealer and say fix it?

Thanks for any ideas, I know these rattles are hard to pinpoint.

J

[dubie2003]

Take it back and have them fix it. I have the same issue in my 07 CC and I have to bring it in for the same thing and possibly some others.

[ARCTICFRONTIER]

There is a technical service bulletin about this problem. The dealer will fix it. I had the same problem. Its annoying as hell.

[JrummerJ]

Originally Posted by ARCTICFRONTIER

There is a technical service bulletin about this problem. The dealer will fix it. I had the same problem. Its annoying as hell.

Thans! You are correct, it is annoying! Don't happen to know where I can find the TSB# for that, do you?

J

[pierrep99]

I have a 08 CC SE and it does the same thing. It is driving me nuts to hear the seat squeak as I drive over any kind of bump. I was thinking of taking it to the dealer myself.

[Nizmo4X2]

My seat does this too.... Its rediculous! Its the seat that folds in half. Is this only with nismos?

[Inyourface1650]

Originally Posted by Nizmo4X2

My seat does this too.... Its rediculous! Its the seat that folds in half. Is this only with nismos?

Does it rattle back and forth when your in mid air?

[the007forum]

i get this too. driving about 55 mph is when it really shakes. i have a SE

[dkeeling]

Mine also vibrates a lot but no sound, had a monitor that was attached to the headrest for my daughter but had to move it to driver's seat.

Very intersted in the Bulletin #....

[JrummerJ]

Originally Posted by dkeeling

Mine also vibrates a lot but no sound, had a monitor that was attached to the headrest for my daughter but had to move it to driver's seat.

Very intersted in the Bulletin #....

I found this in an older thread, doesn't look to apply to 07s or 08s. Anyway, I took it back to the dealer at lunch just now, showed the service guy the bulletin, and he gave me a rental car and absolutely no grief. I guess one of the things in my favor is that when they got me the truck it had the blue seats and they switched them out for grey ones from one of their other trucks.

Classification: Reference: Date:
BT05-050a NTB05-092a November 22, 2005
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RATTLES AND
EXCESSIVE SIDE-TO-SIDE MOVEMENT
This bulletin has been amended. The Claims Information section has been revised. No other content has been changed.
Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED
VEHICLES:
2005-2006 Frontier (D40)
2005-2006 Xterra (N50)
2005-2006 Pathfinder (R51)
2004-2006 Titan (A60)
2004-2006 Armada (TA60)
(Applies ONLY to vehicles with Manual seats w/ Fold Flat Feature)
APPLIED VINS:
Frontier, Xterra,& Pathfinder: ALL
Titan: vehicles built before 1N6AA06A * 6N507692
Armada: vehicles built before 5N1AA08B * 6N704123

IF YOU CONFIRM
An unoccupied front passenger seat back rattles and moves side-to-side when driving
•
Over speed bumps at 5 mph or above

•
On bumpy roads at 15 mph or above

ACTION
•
Remove the seat from the vehicle.

•
Remove the seat cushion, apply thread locker to 4 existing screws, and reinforce the
seat by adding pop rivets.

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.

Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
2/5
PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY
Permatex 271 ™ High Strength Threadlocker Red * 999MP-AM004P As required
Pop rivet (Marson Klik-Fast (SB4-2) 1/8" or equivalent) Local source 4
* Permatex 271 ™ High Strength Threadlocker Red is available from the Nissan Direct Ship Chemical Care
Product Program: Phone 1-800-811-0502, Fax 1-770-218-0148, Website order link via dealer portal
www.NNAnet.com or direct Genuine Nissan Automotive Chemicals
(Do NOT submit a claim for these items as they are considered shop supplies.)
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Operation (PO) line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION PFP OP
CODE
SYM DIA FRT
Repair Right Front Passenger
Seat
(1) VX63AA ZJ 32 1.2 hrs
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Preparation for seat removal.
•
Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section SE, for seat removal
information. Make sure to follow all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.

•
Before disconnecting any SRS connectors:
A. Write down all radio station presets.

Presets 1 2 3 4 5 6
A B C
B. Disconnect both battery cables (negative cable first).
C. Wait at least 3 minutes after the battery cables are disconnected.
2. Remove the seat from the vehicle.

Did I mention that they were out of loaner cars and they rented me a car.............or more aptly, a boat (Mercury Grand Marquis) What a tank, I want my truck back