Pathfinder LE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1997)
Sun Shade: Customer Interest
Sunroof - Odor Coming From Sunshade
Classification:
BT99-002
Reference:
NTB99-002
Date:
March 1, 1999
1997-99 PATHFINDER FOUL ODOR COMING FROM SUNSHADE
APPLIED VEHICLE:
1997-99 Pathfinder (R50)
APPLIED VIN:
Vehicles built before JN8ARO7Y9XW35O1O1
APPLIED DATE:
Vehicles built before November 30, 1998
SERVICE INFORMATION
If a 1997-99 Pathfinder exhibits a foul odor (dusty or musty type smell) when the sunroof sunshade is opened (with the sunroof glass closed) after the
vehicle has soaked in the sun, the cause may be the sunshade material. The sunshade material may produce an odor when it is exposed to warm
temperatures. This odor may remain trapped in the sunroof cavity and be released into the passenger compartment when the sunshade is opened.
Use the following service procedure to resolve this incident.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Park the car in the sun for one hour with the windows, sunroof glass and sunroof shade closed.
2.
After one hour, enter the car and close the door.
3.
Open the sunshade (with the sunroof glass closed) and check for the foul odor (dusty or musty type smell). If the odor is detected, replace the
sunshade. Refer to the "BT" section in the applicable service manual.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding as shown.