2007 NISSAN 350Z roof

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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Battery Service ................................ 3
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 3
Precautions for Work ................................................ 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 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 ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Removal and Installation of Bumper Side Reflector
(Left Side) ............................................................... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Removal and Installation of Bumper Side Reflector
(Right Side) ............................................................ 15REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Removal and Installation of Bumper Molding (Upper
side, Lower) ............................................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
REAR BUMPER ........................................................ 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BUMPER
SIDE BRACKETS AND FILLET MOLDING ......... 19
COWL 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 ................................................... 22
SIDE SILL FINISHER ................................................ 23
Removal and Installation ........................................ 23
REMOVAL ........................................................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
FRONT DEFLECTOR ......................................... 24
FLOOR FAIRING ................................................. 24
FLOOR SIDE FAIRING ....................................... 24
REAR DEFLECTOR ............................................ 24
REAR DIFFUSER ............................................... 25
WINDSHIELD MOLDING .......................................... 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 26
REAR WINDOW MOLDING ...................................... 28
Removal and Installation ........................................ 28
REMOVAL OF BACK DOOR WINDOW MOLD-

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INSTALLATION OF BACK DOOR WINDOW
MOLDING ............................................................ 28
REAR SPOILER ........................................................ 30
Removal and Installation ........................................ 30
REMOVAL ........................................................... 30
INSTALLATION .................................................... 30
ROOF SIDE MOLDING ............................................. 31
Removal and Installation (for Coupe Models) ......... 31
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER ................................. 31
LOCK PILLER FINISHER .................................... 31
Removal and Installation (for Roadster Models) ..... 32
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER ................................. 32
BODY SIDE WEATHERSTRIP ............................ 32
DOOR FINISHER ...................................................... 33
Removal and Installation ........................................ 33
DRIVER DOOR FINISHER ................................. 33
PASSENGER DOOR FINISHER ......................... 34
BODY SIDE TRIM ..................................................... 35
Removal and Installation (for Coupe Models) ......... 35
REAR SIDE FINISHER ....................................... 35
REAR PILLAR FINISHER ................................... 35
FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ................................. 36
KICKING PLATE .................................................. 36
BODY SIDE WELT .............................................. 36
Removal and Installation (for Roadster Models) ..... 37
REAR SIDE FINISHER ....................................... 37
FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ................................. 37
KICKING PLATE .................................................. 37
BODY SIDE WELT .............................................. 38LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM ......................................... 39
Removal and Installation (for Coupe Models) ......... 39
LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM .................................... 40
REAR FLOOR BOX ............................................. 40
Removal and Installation (for Roadster Models) ..... 41
REAR FLOOR BOX ............................................. 41
LUGGAGE FLOOR FINISHER UPPER ............... 42
BACK PANEL FINISHER ..................................... 42
FLOOR TRIM ............................................................. 43
Removal and Installation ......................................... 43
REMOVAL ............................................................ 43
INSTALLATION .................................................... 43
HEADLINING ............................................................. 44
Removal and Installation (for Coupe Models) ......... 44
REMOVAL ............................................................ 44
INSTALLATION .................................................... 45
Removal and Installation (for Roadster Models) ..... 46
ROOF FRONT FINISHER ................................... 46
BACK DOOR ............................................................. 47
Removal and Installation (for Coupe Models) ......... 47
BACK DOOR MOLDING ...................................... 47
BACK DOOR WELT ............................................. 47
BACK DOOR FINISHER ...................................... 48
TRUNK ROOM TRIM & TRUNK LID FINISHER ....... 49
Removal and Installation (for Roadstar Models) ..... 49
TRUNK ROOM TRIM ........................................... 49
TRUNK LID FINISHER ........................................ 50
TRUNK LID MOLDING ........................................ 50

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun-visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted under-hood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

ROOF SIDE MOLDING
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ROOF SIDE MOLDINGPFP:73854
Removal and Installation (for Coupe Models)NIS0008O
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove lock pillar finisher.
2. Remove clip and double-faced adhesive tapes of body side weatherstrip.
3. Remove body side weatherstrip.
4. Remove screw of retainer body side weatherstrip.
5. Remove screw and clip of front pillar finisher.
6. Remove front pillar finisher.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
LOCK PILLER FINISHER
Removal
Lift and twist lock pillar finisher up from lock pillar disconnect clips.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Front pillar finisher 2. Retainer body side weatherstrip 3. Body side weatherstrip
4. Lock pillar finisher
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ROOF SIDE MOLDING
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Removal and Installation (for Roadster Models)NIS0008P
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
Removal
1. Open soft top.
2. Remove clip and double-faced adhesive tapes of body side glass-run rubber.
NOTE:
Slide body side glass run slightly upward to remove clip on middle portion of glass run rubber side from
retainer.
3. Remove body side glass-run rubber.
4. Remove screw of retainer.
5. Remove screw and clips of front pillar finisher.
6. Remove front pillar finisher.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
BODY SIDE WEATHERSTRIP
Removal
1. Open soft top.
2. Disconnect clips and remove body side weatherstrip.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Clip (C103) 2. Clip 3. Clip (CE103)
4. Body side glass-run rubber 5. Screw 6. Retainer
7. Clip (C101) 8. Front pillar finisher 9. Grommet
10. Body side weatherstrip
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HEADLINING
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
Removal and Installation (for Roadster Models)NIS0008X
ROOF FRONT FINISHER
Removal
1. Remove cap and screws and disconnect harness connector, then remove sun-visor.
2. Remove sun-visors holder (RH/LH).
NOTE:
Insert flat-bladed screw driver to edge, and turn it 90 degrees
and remove sun-visor holder.
3. Remove body side welt and front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-37, "
Removal and Installation (for Roadster
Models)" .
4. Disconnect harness connector and remove roof front finisher.
Installation
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
To install, check if all clips are matched over holes panel on vehicle, then push on.
1. Cap 2. Screw 3. Sun-visor
4. Sun-visor holder 5. Clip (C101) 6. Clip (C101)
7. Roof front finisher 8. Map lamp
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