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Sunroof Unit Assembly: Inspection: 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 Weatherstrip Width Dimension And Overlap Tolerance
G05876672Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
WEATHERSTRIP WIDTH DIMENSION

A-A B-B C-C
D. 1.4 ± 0.45 (0.06 ± 0.02) 1.4 ± 0.45 (0.06 ± 0.02) 1.4 ± 0.45 (0.06 ± 0.02)
E. 5.8 ± (0.23) 5.8 ± (0.23) 5.8 ± (0.23)
F. -0.8 ± 1.5 (-0.03 ± 0.06) -0.8 ± 1.5 (-0.03 ± 0.06) -0.8 ± 1.5 (-0.03 ± 0.06)

Gap adjustment (A-A, C-C) 

  1. Open sunshade assembly (1).
  2. Tilt glass lid assembly up, then release side trim cover (2) and set aside.
  3. Loosen glass lid assembly bolts (A) (2 each on left and right sides), then tilt glass lid assembly down.
  4. Manually adjust glass lid assembly from outside of vehicle so gaps A-A and C-C are within specifications.
    NOTE: Temporarily snug glass lid assembly bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.
    Fig 2: Identifying Glass Lid Assembly Bolts
    G04888555Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
  6. Tilt glass lid assembly up and tighten bolts to specification.
    NOTE: First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid assembly to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.
  7. Attach side trim cover, then tilt glass lid assembly down.

Gap Adjustment (B-B) 

  1. Remove headlining. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Loosen sunroof unit assembly and sunroof side bracket bolts.
  3. Carefully slide sunroof unit assembly side to side or add shims until gap is within specifications.
    NOTE: Temporarily snug sunroof unit assembly bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.
  4. Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
  5. Tighten sunroof unit assembly and sunroof side bracket bolts.
    NOTE: First tighten left front sunroof unit assembly bolt, then right rear to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.
  6. Install headlining. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

Height Adjustment 

  1. Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
  2. Check height difference between roof surface and glass lid assembly surface, then compare to specifications.
  3. If necessary, adjust height difference by using the following procedure.
    • Loosen glass lid assembly bolts.
    • Manually raise/lower glass lid assembly until height difference is within specification.
      NOTE: If necessary, shims may be added between sunroof unit assembly and roof to increase adjustment range. Refer to "INSPECTION ".
      Temporarily snug sunroof unit assembly bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.
    • Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
    • Tighten glass lid assembly and sunroof side bracket bolts.
      NOTE: First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid assembly to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.
    • After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment.
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