Pathfinder LE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999)
License Plate Frame: All Technical Service Bulletins
Hatch (Rear) - License Plate Rattles
Classification
BT02-004
Reference:
NTB02-021
Date:
March 1, 2002
REAR LICENSE PLATE RATTLES AGAINST HATCH
APPLIED VEHICLE:
1999.5-2002 Pathfinder (R50)
APPLIED VINS:
Vehicles built before; JN8DRO9X*2W660643 (2WD)
Vehicles built before: JN8DR09Y*2W730003 (4WD)
APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built through February 4, 2002
SERVICE INFORMATION
If an applied vehicle exhibits a rattle noise when closing the rear hatch or when driving over rough surfaces/bumps;
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The cause may be the rear license plate rattling against the hatch.
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Refer to the Service Procedure listed below to resolve this incident, should it occur.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Confirm the license plate is the source of the rattle noise.
2.
Remove the rear license plate from the vehicle.
3.
Install two foam insulators on the rear hatch as shown on Figure 1.
NOTE:
Clean the hatch surface with Isopropyl alcohol before applying the foam insulators.
4.
Re-install the license plate.