Inspection and Adjustment: Adjustment

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CAUTION:

Always work with a helper.
Handle glass lid assembly with care to prevent damage.

NOTE:

For easier and more accurate installation, always mark each point before removal.
After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield, Front Glass Panel, Glass Lid And Roof Side Finisher

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Open sunshade assembly.
Tilt glass lid up, then slide rearward to expose all the glass lid bolts.
Loosen glass lid bolts (4 each on left and right sides), then fully close glass lid.
Manually adjust glass lid from outside of vehicle so gaps A-A and B-B are within specifications.
NOTE: Temporarily snug glass lid bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.
Tilt glass lid up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
Open glass lid up and tighten bolts to specification.

Fig 2: Adjusting Glass Lid
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

NOTE: First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.
Perform initialization procedure to make sure the closing operation is accurate and synchronized properly. Refer to "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".
Perform water leak test.