Classification:

BT16-002

Reference:

Date:

NTB16-019

February 24, 2016

PATHFINDER; HOOD VIBRATES/FLUTTERS WHILE DRIVING
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2013-2016 Pathfinder (R52)
2014 Pathfinder Hybrid (R52)
APPLIED VIN and DATE: See FLOW CHART on page 2

IF YOU CONFIRM:
The hood of an applied vehicle vibrates or flutters while driving.


This issue may be noticed when passing by or being passed by a large truck
with trailer on the highway.

ACTION:
Refer to the FLOW CHART on page 2 of this bulletin.

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.
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.
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FLOW CHART

The hood of an applied
vehicle vibrates or flutters
while driving

The vehicle was built before
the following VIN and date:
Yes

5N1(*)R2M(**)EC 651339
and November 21, 2013

No

Adjust the hood latch and
hood bumpers as needed

Replace the hood seal (see
PARTS INFORMATION)

Test drive, verify repairs

Work
completed

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SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Adjust the hood latch as shown in Figure 1 and 2.

2 mm

Figure 1



Figure 2

Also, make sure the hood latch opening lines up with the hood striker (see
Figure 3).

Hood
-------------------------------

Hood
striker

Hood
latch
opening

Figure 3

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2. Make sure the hood is flush with both fenders (see Figure 4).


Adjust the hood bumpers as needed (see Figure 5).
Hood bumpers
Surfaces are flush

Figure 4

Figure 5

3. If an applied vehicle was built before 5N1(*)R2M(**)EC 651339 and November 21,
2013, replace the hood seal (see Figure 6).

Figure 6

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION

PART #

QUANTITY

SEAL-HOOD

66830-3JA1A *

1

* Replace this part only on vehicles built before 5N1(*)R2M(**)EC 651339 and November
21, 2013.

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Operation (PO) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Adjust Hood

BX5NAA

ZN

32

0.2

And for vehicles built before 5N1(*)R2M(**)EC 651339 and November 21, 2013:
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE SYM DIA
FRT
Replace Hood Seal

(1)

UE44AA

ZN

32

(2)

(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable 66830-***** part number
as the primary failed part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate
time.

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