Sunroof Motor Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removal

CAUTION:

When removing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure that the sunroof is in the fully closed position.
Never run the removed motor as a single unit.

Position the sunroof assembly in the fully closed position.
Remove the front roof console assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Disconnect the harness connector from the sunroof motor assembly.
Remove the mounting screws and the sunroof motor assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Harness Connector And Sunroof Motor Mounting Screws
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation

CAUTION: Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the symmetrical and fully closed position.

Move the sunroof motor assembly laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire on the sunroof unit and the mounting surface becomes parallel. Then secure the motor with the screws.
Connect the harness connector to the sunroof motor assembly.

Fig 2: Moving Sunroof Motor Assembly
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the front roof console assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Reset the sunroof motor assembly memory. Refer to "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".