Sunroof - Will Tilt but Won't Slide Back

Classification:
BT96-022

Reference:
NTB96-089

Date:
September 18, 1996

1995-97 SENTRA/200SX SUNROOF FRONT LATCH REPAIR

APPLIED VEHICLE:
1995-97 Sentra/200SX (B14) equipped with sunroof

SERVICE INFORMATION

If the sunroof in a 1995-97 Sentra/200SX will tilt up, but not go back, the cause may be a front sunroof rail latch that does not engage.

Use the following procedure to diagnose and repair the incident.

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Tilt the sunroof up. Grasp each side of the sunroof and test for rearward movement (see Figure 1). If either side of the sunroof will move to the rear, the front latch on that side is not engaged.





2. Remove the glass as follows (see Figure 2):

A. Unsnap and remove the right and left inner plastic side covers.

B. Remove the bolts that secure the glass.

C. Remove and set aside the glass panel.

3. Pull the lifter mechanism forward and see if the latch will engage.

A. If the front latch snaps into place and engages firmly when the lifter mechanism comes forward, then adjust the sunroof lifter mechanism. Refer to NTB95-116/BT95-011, dated December 6, 1995.





B. If the front latch does not engage, use a screwdriver to depress the forward end of the latch until it snaps into its detent (see Figure 3).

4. Apply a light spray of white lithium lubricant to the forward end of the latch and work the latch mechanism up and down by hand until it becomes free.

5. Test the sunroof mechanism several times before re-installing the glass. Make sure the front latches engage in the closed position and the sunroof mechanism will fit and slide back.





6. Install and align the sunroof glass as shown (see Figure 4).

CLAIMS INFORMATION





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PFP) claim using the coding as shown.