Fuel System - Fuel Pump Squeaking Noise

Classification:
FE06-004b

Reference:
NTB06-030b

Date:
September 6, 2007

2005-2006 PATHFINDER, XTERRA, FRONTIER;
SQUEAK FROM FUEL PUMP

This bulletin has been amended. The If You Confirm area has been amended.
Please discard all previous copies of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES:
2005 - 2006 Pathfinder (R51)
2005 - 2006 Xterra (N50)
2005 - 2006 Frontier (D40)

APPLIED DATE
Vehicles built before: November 1, 2006

IF YOU CONFIRM

A "squeak" noise is coming from inside the fuel tank:

^ Is not coming from the hood rubber bumper stops.

^ When driving over bumps.

^ With the fuel tank 1A full or less.

*NOTE:
Hood rubber bumper stop squeak sounds very similar. To isolate the squeak, apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to the top face of the bumper stops:

> If the noise stops, this bulletin does not apply. Refer to the ESM for rubber bumper stop adjustment procedure.

> If the noise does not stop, continue with this bulletin.

If this incident should occur, the customer may report the "squeak" noise:

^ Is coming from inside the vehicle.

^ Happens after driving for 30 minutes.

^ Is coming from under the vehicle, or from the left rear area of the vehicle.

ACTIONS

1. Make sure the spare tire is securely attached and not the source of "squeak noise.

2. Replace the fuel pump and seal (packing).

^ Refer to section FL in the Service Manual for fuel pump replacement information.

3. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the "squeaking" noise is gone.





PARTS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
If the fuel pump is being replaced due to "squeak noise, do not use P/N 17040-EA000.

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the claims coding shown.





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