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Removal and Installation: Installation

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WARNING:
  • Keep heat and open flames away as primers and adhesive are flammable.
  • The materials contained in the kit are harmful if swallowed, and may irritate skin and eyes. Never let them contact the skin or eyes.
  • Use in an open, well ventilated location. Never breathe the vapors. They may be harmful if inhaled. Move immediately to an area with fresh air if affected by vapor inhalation.
CAUTION: After installing the sunroof unit assembly and glass lid, perform the leak test and check that there is no air or water intrusion.
NOTE:
  • Use a genuine Nissan Urethane Adhesive Kit (if available) or an equivalent and follow the instructions furnished with it.
  • Inform the customer that the vehicle should remain stationary until the urethane adhesive has completely cured (approximately 24 hours). Curing time varies with temperature and humidity.
  1. Using a knife or spatula, trim the adhesive (sealant) remaining on body down to approximately 2 mm thick (a) so that the contour becomes smooth.
    CAUTION: If bonded area on body is scratched, be sure to repair it with a 2-component urethane. Do not use lacquer.
    Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Thickness
    G05893866Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. When installing new sunroof unit assembly frame, mount the roof frame dry (no adhesive) first onto the vehicle and paint mating marks on body and sunroof frame, then remove sunroof frame again.
  3. Thoroughly clean bonding area on sunroof frame and body with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.
  4. Apply adhesive along the entire circumference of the sunroof unit assembly frame contact area of body within the time specified in the instructions for the adhesive.
    • Open adhesive by cutting off the nozzle tip and set it in a sealant gun.
    • Form a continuous bead of adhesive resembling the measurements in applied thickness (A), and in applied width (B) on the body panel.
      Fig 2: Identifying Body Panel Adhesive Thickness And Width
      G05876833Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Adhesive applied thickness (A): 10 mm ± 1 mm (0.39 in ± 0.039 in) 

      Adhesive applied width (B): 8 mm ± 1 mm (0.31 in ± 0.039) 

  5. Using a helper, position the sunroof unit assembly frame over the body, visually aligning the paint mating marks. Then, lower the studs at each corner through the body panel holes, carefully installing the sunroof unit assembly to the body.
  6. Press down lightly by hand only on the front and rear glass panels evenly to expand the adhesive contact completely so that it resembles a compressed thickness (A), and a compressed width (B) between the sunroof unit assembly frame and the body.

    Adhesive compressed thickness (A): 5 mm (+2, -1 mm)[0.20 in (+0.079, -0.039 in)] 

    Adhesive compressed width (B): Front edge 15 mm (0.59 in) 

    : Side edge 21 mm (0.83 in) 

    : Rear edge 15 mm (0.59 in) 

  7. Using a suitable tool, remove any adhesive overflow, or work into pocket voids so as to make the surface edge smooth.
  8. Remove protective tape.
    Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Compressed Thickness Between Sunroof Unit Assembly Frame And Body
    G05876834Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install and tighten the sunroof unit assembly nuts in the order shown within five minutes.

    Sunroof unit assembly nuts: 17 N.m (1.7 kg-m, 13 ft-lb) 

  10. Install side bracket bolts and nuts to the sunroof bracket and body, then tighten to the specified torque.

    Side bracket bolts and nuts: 7 N.m (0.7 kg-m, 62 in-lb) 

  11. Connect the sunroof motor assembly and sunshade motor assembly harness connectors.
  12. Install front and rear sunshades, then connect sunshade ends to carrier.
  13. Install wind deflector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  14. Install the glass lid. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    NOTE: After installation, carry out fitting adjustment. Refer to "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ".
  15. Install the headlining. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  16. Check for water leaks.
    Fig 4: Identifying Dual Panel Sunroof Nuts
    G05876835Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    NOTE:
    • Perform the water leakage check more than 2 hours after sunroof unit assembly installation.
    • After glass lid fitting adjustment, carry out water leakage check by spreading water over entire roof surface.
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