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Installation
1. After bringing sunroof unit into the passenger compartment,
tighten mounting nuts on the side rails start from the one at the
front reference point.
2. Tighten mounting nuts of the front end.
3. Align the front bracket to lower face of the rail and roof side
mounting face. Tighten bolts of the sunroof unit side and then
tighten bolts of the roof side.
4. Align the center and rear brackets to lower face of the rail and
roof side mounting face. Tighten bolts of the sunroof unit side
and then tighten bolts of the roof side.
NOTE:
Install the sunroof bracket evenly so that the roof surface has no
distortion.
5. Tighten bolts of sunroof motor bracket.
6. Connect the sunroof motor harness connector.
7. Connect the interior lamp harness connector.
GLASS LID
Removal
1. Tilt up glass lid.
2. Remove side trim.
3. Confirm the number of shims between glass lid and link.
NOTE:
Number of shims. Standard: 2, max: 4.
4. Remove mounting nut and then remove glass lid.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Tighten nuts on glass lid diagonally.
After installation, adjust the fit.
SUNSHADE
Removal and installation
1. Remove glass lid.
2. Remove rear drain.
3. Move link assembly to the fully open position.
4. Loosen the mounting screws of the front LH shade slider.
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SUNROOF
5. As shown in the figure, slide sunshade and then remove it from
the aluminum rail.
6. Swivel sunshade toward the left, then remove RH shade from
the aluminum rail.
7. Slide sunshade forward, then remove rear shade sliders as well.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
WIND DEFLECTOR
Removal and installation
1. Remove deflector arm mounting screws.
2. Using a pointed tool, pull up the tabs on the bushing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the bushing after its tabs are pulled up.
3. Press and pull off the shaft.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
SUNROOF MOTOR
Removal
1. Remove headlining.
2. Remove motor mounting screw and mounting nut.
3. Remove the harness connector from sunroof motor, then
remove the sunroof motor.
NOTE:
Remove the sunroof motor when the sunroof is in the fully-
closed position.
Do not rotate the removed sunroof motor as a single unit.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Move sunroof motor laterally little by little until the gear is completely engaged onto the wire on sunroof
unit and the mounting surface becomes parallel. Then secure sunroof motor with screws and nuts.
Before installing sunroof motor, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the symmetrical and fully
closed position.
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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions .............................................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 5
Work Flow ................................................................ 5
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ..................................... 5
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE ....... 6
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS ........... 6
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE
ROOT CAUSE ...................................................... 6
REPAIR THE CAUSE ........................................... 6
CONFIRM THE REPAIR ....................................... 7
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting ........... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL .......................................... 7
CENTER CONSOLE ............................................. 7
DOORS ................................................................. 7
TRUNK .................................................................. 8
SUNROOF/HEADLINING ..................................... 8
SEATS ................................................................... 8
UNDERHOOD ....................................................... 8
Diagnostic Worksheet .............................................. 9
CLIP AND FASTENER ..............................................11
Clip and Fastener .................................................... 11
FRONT BUMPER ..................................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
REAR BUMPER ....................................................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
FRONT GRILLE ........................................................ 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19COWL TOP ............................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
FENDER PROTECTOR ............................................ 21
Removal and Installation ........................................ 21
REMOVAL ........................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING ..................................... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
SIDE GUARD MOLDING .......................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
DOOR OUTSIDE LOWER MOLDING ...................... 25
Removal and Installation ........................................ 25
REMOVAL ........................................................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
SIDE SILL PROTECTOR .......................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
ROOF RAIL ............................................................... 27
Removal and Installation (for Hyper Roof Rail) ...... 27
REMOVAL ........................................................... 27
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
Removal and Installation (for Roof Rail) ................. 28
REMOVAL ........................................................... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................... 29
ROOF SPOILER ....................................................... 30
Removal and Installation ........................................ 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
LICENSE LAMP FINISHER ...................................... 31
Removal and Installation ........................................ 31
REMOVAL ........................................................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 31
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EI-2 DOOR FINISHER ...................................................... 32
Removal and Installation ........................................ 32
FRONT AND REAR ............................................. 32
BACK DOOR TRIM ................................................... 34
Removal and Installation ........................................ 34
REMOVAL ........................................................... 34
INSTALLATION .................................................... 34
BODY SIDE TRIM ..................................................... 35
Removal and Installation ........................................ 35
CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH ................. 36
CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH .................. 36
LUGGAGE SIDE LOWER FINISHER ................. 36
REAR PILLAR FINISHER ................................... 36
DASHBOARD SIDE FINISHER ........................... 36
BODY SIDE WELT .............................................. 36FLOOR TRIM ............................................................. 38
Removal and Installation ......................................... 38
REMOVAL ............................................................ 38
INSTALLATION .................................................... 38
HEADLINING ............................................................. 39
Removal and Installation ......................................... 39
REMOVAL ............................................................ 39
INSTALLATION .................................................... 40
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions EIS001NX
When removing or disassembling any part, be careful not to damage or deform it. Protect parts, which
may get in the way with cloth.
When removing parts with a screwdriver or other tool, protect parts by wrapping them with vinyl or tape.
Keep removed parts protected with cloth.
If a clip is deformed or damaged, replace it.
If an unreusable part is removed, replace it with a new one.
Tighten bolts and nuts firmly to the specified torque.
After re-assembly has been completed, make sure each part functions correctly.
Remove stains in the following way.
Water-soluble stains:
Dip a soft cloth in warm water, and then squeeze it tightly. After wiping the stain, wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Oil stain:
Dissolve a synthetic detergent in warm water (density of 2 to 3% or less), dip the cloth, then clean off the stain
with the cloth. Next, dip the cloth in fresh water and squeeze it tightly. Then clean off the detergent completely.
Then wipe the area with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use any organic solvent, such as thinner or benzine.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Commercial Service ToolsEIS008NS
Tool name Description
Engine ear Location the noise
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CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diag-
nostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any
customer's comments; refer to EI-9, "
Diagnostic Worksheet" . This information is necessary to duplicate the
conditions that exist when the noise occurs.
The customer may not be able to provide a detailed description or the location of the noise. Attempt to
obtain all the facts and conditions that exist when the noise occurs (or does not occur).
If there is more than one noise in the vehicle, be sure to diagnose and repair the noise that the customer
is concerned about. This can be accomplished by test driving the vehicle with the customer.
After identifying the type of noise, isolate the noise in terms of its characteristics. The noise characteristics
are provided so the customer, service adviser and technician are all speaking the same language when
defining the noise.
Squeak —(Like tennis shoes on a clean floor)
Squeak characteristics include the light contact/fast movement/brought on by road conditions/hard sur-
faces=higher pitch noise/softer surfaces=lower pitch noises/edge to surface=chirping
Creak—(Like walking on an old wooden floor)
Creak characteristics include firm contact/slow movement/twisting with a rotational movement/pitch
dependent on materials/often brought on by activity.
Rattle—(Like shaking a baby rattle)
Rattle characteristics include the fast repeated contact/vibration or similar movement/loose parts/missing
clip or fastener/incorrect clearance.
Knock —(Like a knock on a door)
Knock characteristics include hollow sounding/sometimes repeating/often brought on by driver action.
Tick—(Like a clock second hand)
Tick characteristics include gentle contacting of light materials/loose components/can be caused by driver
action or road conditions.
Thump—(Heavy, muffled knock noise)
Thump characteristics include softer knock/dead sound often drought on by activity.
Buzz—(Like a bumble bee)
Buzz characteristics include high frequency rattle/firm contact.
Often the degree of acceptable noise level will vary depending upon the person. A noise that you may
judge as acceptable may be very irritating to the customer.
Weather conditions, especially humidity and temperature, may have a great effect on noise level.
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Engine Ear or mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.
tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only
temporarily.
feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.
placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to EI-7, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE
If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
–separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
–insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure-
thane tape are available through your authorized Nissan Parts Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Each item can be ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 × 135 mm (3.94 × 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60×85 mm (2.36 × 3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15 ×
25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact.Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) think,
50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 × 50 mm (1.18 × 1.97 in)