2007 NISSAN 350Z 5th bow motor

RF-108
SOFT TOP
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
Removal and Installation of Roof ActuatorNIS0007U
REMOVAL
1. Remove soft top assembly. Refer to RF-88, "Removal and Installation of Soft Top Assembly" .
2. Remove nuts and then remove roof actuator (RH/LH).
NOTE:
If removal is difficult, rotate motor axis to remove them.
3. Disconnect soft top actuator harness connector.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of 5th Bow Drive UnitNIS0007V
REMOVAL
1. Uninstall soft top assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove roof actuator (RH/LH) from the soft top.
NOTE:
If removal is difficult, rotate motor axis to remove them.
3. Disconnect 5th bow operating rod (RH/LH) at the frame side by
pulling out the holder.
NOTE:
This step will make the 5th bow up and down motion easier.
4. Make sure that the limit switch contact around the rotation axis of the 5th bow on the left side of soft top is
protected with tape.
5. Open the soft top manually, and put a stand under the 1st bow. Then fix the soft top not to move during
this procedure.
NOTE:
Put a waste cloth between the front lock and the stand not to make any scratches to the soft top.
6. Remove the C link and 5th bow weather strip.
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RF-122
SOFT TOP
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
4. Open The Soft Top 5th Bow

Remove both shock absorber of soft top 5th bow.

Open the soft top 5th bow (approximate 90 degrees)
5. Open The Trunk Lid

Pull the emergency cable.

Open the trunk lid.
6. Open The Storage Lid

Remove floorboard inside of the trunk.

Disconnect the storage lid motor harness connector downward
which is in the right hand side of the trunk.

Pull down the storage lid lock release cable (right and left side of
the trunk).

Confirm a clicking sound of lock release.

Pull up the storage lid from the right and left sides of vehicle (two
people are required).
CAUTION:
The storage lid is extremely heavy. Pulling it up should be
done by two people. Use Hex-wrench to rotate the axis of
the gear, when storage lid does not move.

Disconnect roof actuator harness connector right and left side (disconnect top of roof actuator harness
connector right and left side).
7. Open The Soft Top

Lower the soft top 5th bow.

Unlock the front lock.

Open the soft top right and left side of the vehicle slowly by hand (two person job).
8. Close The Storage Lid
NOTE:
If necessary.
9. Close The Trunk Lid
NOTE:
If necessary.
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STORAGE LID
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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
STORAGE LIDPFP:97002
Removal and Installation of Storage Lid AssemblyNIS0007Z
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect storage lid actuator connector.
2. Remove bolts, and then remove storage lid striker.
NOTE:

2 or more workers are required.

Paint matching marks to check location for installation.
3. Remove nuts which is connecting the storage lid upper bracket
and the storage lid lower bracket.
NOTE:
Paint matching marks to check location for installation.
4. Remove nuts of storage lid hinge, and then remove storage lid,
spacers and shims.
INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Install storage lid, and then adjust fitting of lid.
1. Storage lid 2. Storage outer protector 3. Spacer
4. Shim 5. Storage lid hinge 6. Storage lid striker
7. Storage lid upper bracket 8. Storage lid lower bracket 9. 5th bow lock
10. 5th bow unlock actuator 11. 5th bow closure motor
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