Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and lid alignment.
Handle finisher plate and glass lid with care so not to cause damage.
It is desirable for easy installation to mark each point before removal.
CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- Before removal, fully close the glass lid assembly, then after removal, do not move motor assembly.

Fig 1: Removing And Installing Procedure

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Sunroof

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[A] Record the number of shims placed between glass lid assembly and link and wire assembly. Remove securing nuts and glass lid assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Side Trim And Clip

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[B] Remove screws from left and right sides of each wind deflector holder. Extract pawls through rail holes, then remove left and right sides of wind deflector holder. Remove screws from front end of sunroof unit. Extract pawls through frame holes, then remove wind deflector from frame assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Screws From Left And Right Sides Of Each Wind Deflector Holder

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[c]

CAUTION:

Before removing sunroof motor, make sure that sunroof is fully closed.
After removing sunroof motor, never attempt to rotate sunroof motor as a single unit.
Power supply to the motor is off when removing sunroof motor and vehicle harness or battery. Initialize at starting position.

Fig 5: Identifying Sunroof Motor
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[D] Remove shade stoppers (2 points) from rear end of sunroof frame assembly. Remove sun shade from rear end of sunroof frame assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Shade Stoppers

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