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MOONROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY
d. Tighten glass lid bolts.NOTE:
First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent uneven torque while tightening
remaining bolts.
e. After any adjustment, check moonroof operation and glass lid alignment.
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CAUTION:
• After installing either moonro of unit assembly or glass lid, check gap/height adjustments and opera-
tion to make sure there is no malfunction.
• Always work with a helper.
• Handle glass lid with care to prevent damage.
• When taking moonroof unit assembly out, use shop cloths to protect the headlining, seats and trim
from damage.
NOTE:
1. Glass lid 2. Weatherstrip 3. Sunshade
4. Moonroof motor assembly 5. Wind deflector 6. Moonroof side bracket front
7. Moonroof side bracket rear 8. Drain hose connector 9. Sunshade stoppers
10. Moonroof unit assembly Front
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For easier and more accurate installation, always mark each point before removal.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before servicing moonroof unit assembly, turn the ig nition switch off, disconnect both battery termi-
nals and wait at least three minutes.
1. Close glass lid.
2. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminal s, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-
73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
3. Remove the headlining. Refer to INT-30, "Removal and Installation"
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4. Disconnect drain hoses.
5. Disconnect the harness connector from the moonroof motor assembly.
6. Remove nuts on the front end and side rails of the moonroof unit assembly.
7. Remove moonroof side bracket front bolts.
8. Remove moonroof side bracket rear bolts and remove moonroof unit assembly from roof panel.
9. Remove moonroof unit assembly from the passenger compart- ment while being careful not to damage the headlining, seats
and trim.
INSTALLATION
1. Loosely tighten the moonroof side bracket rear bolts to the moonroof unit assembly side rails.
2. Install moonroof unit into passenger compartment a nd loosely tighten moonroof side bracket rear bolts to
roof panel while supporting front.
3. Align the moonroof unit assembly front end rail and side rails with the locator pins, then loosely tighten the
bolts.
4. Install remaining moonroof side brackets and loosely tighten bolts.
5. Tighten the moonroof unit assembly front end and si de rail bolts diagonally to the specified torque.
6. Tighten the moonroof side bracket front bolts at the vehicle side first, then at the side rail.
7. Tighten the moonroof side bracket rear bolts at the vehicle side first, then at the side rail.
8. Connect harness connector to the moonroof motor assembly.
9. Connect drain hoses.
10. Install the headlining. Refer to INT-30, "Removal and Installation"
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SUNSHADE
SUNSHADE
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REMOVAL
1. Remove moonroof unit assembly. Refer to RF-46, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the sunshade stoppers (1) (LH/RH) from the moonroof unit assembly side rails (2).
: Front
3. Remove sunshade from rear end of moonroof unit assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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REMOVAL
1. Open the glass lid.
2. Remove the wind deflector.
a. Remove the wind deflector screws (one from each side).
b. Remove the wind deflector from the moonroof unit assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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MOONROOF SWITCH
MOONROOF SWITCH
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front room/map lamp assembly. Refer to INL-63, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from front the room/map
lamp assembly.
3. Remove the screws (B) from front room/map lamp assembly,
using a suitable tool and remove map lamp bar (1).
4. Release the pawls and remove the moonroof switch finisher (1).
5. Release the pawls and remove the moonroof switch (2) from the front room/map lamp assembly.
: Pawl
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the moonroof unit assembly. Refer to RF-46, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the sunshade stoppers (LH/RH) from the moonroof unit assembly side rails.
3. Remove sunshade from the rear end of moonroof unit assembly.
4. Remove glass lid bolts on each side.
5. Remove glass lid from moonroof unit assembly.
6. Remove the wind deflector screws (one from each side).
1. Glass lid 2. Weatherstrip 3. Sunshade
4. Moonroof motor assembly 5. Wind deflector 6. Moonroof side bracket front
7. Moonroof side bracket rear 8. Drain hose connector 9. Sunshade stoppers
7. Moonroof side bracket rear Front
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7. Remove the wind deflector from the moonroof unit assembly.
8. Remove moonroof motor assembly screws.
9. Remove moonroof motor assembly from moonroof unit assembly front end rail.
ASSEMBLY
Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. Cluster lid A and the instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar finisher
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noi se. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or ra ttle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shift selector assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation pr ocedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them wh ile driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the ar eas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-50397) to repair the noise.
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 bumpers 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, se curing 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.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the cons ole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
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