msitpro Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hi I have a second rear subframe I have had bushes removed from and am prepping before paint and install of poly bushes. When prepping the subframe I noticed there are a couple of grey cable clips that looking at photos online hold 2 sides of a cable with a connector between. 1 - what is that cable/connector for, handbrake?? 2 - what is the part number for these clips that fit to the rear face of the subframe next to the rear diff bush for it? Other question - what are the zip ties that are attached to the subframe used for, if anything? They were also crappy so I removed them before prep. If they're functional then I'll purchase new ones... Again if I know the part number. I suspect this might be a question for ZMANALEX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitpro Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 I think I've worked that it's the speed sensor that's strapped up there. I also doubt Nissan sell the clips by themselves as many replacement cables are shown with the clip attached. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 The 2 white zip ties hanging off the front of the rear subframe hold what I would describe as a dust shield, its a half moon shaped piece of metal that goes from the front subframe mounting blocks - thats the 2 normally rusty lumps of metal on either end of the W brace and the front subframe bolts pass through. I have no Idea what it does other than stop dirt getting up above the subframe though. Hope that helps a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitpro Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hmm, OK thanks. I'd like to know the part number if anyone knows it, for those ties and/or that dust shield that sounds like you're saying attached to the 'kidney' subframe braces that attach to the chassis/W brace. I'm imagining it to be a large curved aluminium piece. Also would be helpful to know if I can get the clips for the speed sensors mounting to the subframe separately. My dad is in the trade but says the parts dept haven't got a clue Sent over a list of about 20 different nut, bolt, washer s etc part numbers I'd taken from a service manual this morning and they wouldn't accept it until my dad had pointed out each one on the drawing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) I don't think its aluminium I think its steel, not that it matters, as for the other clips I got some that would do the job from eBay, I assume you mean the plastic clips that snap into a hole and have a zip tie top to hold the wire down. I got some that snap in but they have a loop on top so you can put a zip tie through it - and if you remove the zip tie the loop remains intact so can be reused. I'll see if I can find them but it was 4 or 5 years ago! Edited November 2, 2018 by Keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) No sooner said than done My eBay history does not go back far enough but................... For a lot of the wiring I replaced with these (not sure if they are the exact same ones but close) and riveted them on https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cable-Tie-Cradles-Cable-Tie-Base-Cradle-Saddles-Fixing-Cable-Tie-Saddle-Bases/132739248112?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D5d7650bd557f4150967803052a8f8fd3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D192093252509%26itm%3D132739248112&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 And the other ones (from a BMW ) Were something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Cable-Wiring-Harness-Loom-Zip-Tie-Holder-Clip-61136912200/292744235449?epid=16024175397&hash=item4428ea89b9:g:fA4AAOSw8JZbqrdp:rk:69:pf:0 I didn't pay that much for them though and you need to find out the hole size they fit, although I actually got some generic ones and drilled the correct size hole for them in some places but I did almost bare shell the car Edited November 2, 2018 by Keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 The other bit you need I assume is this - No idea I reused mine and even had this one in the Zed Shed from another strip down they are quite robust and can be reused. The pic may help with a part number but you could for a pre loved set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitpro Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Thanks. I think what I'll do is ask the garage to re-use the ones off the old subframe when they change it over. Some pics for demonstration of what I'm getting up to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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