Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Always work with a helper.
- When taking moonroof unit assembly out, use cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.
- Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- Remove the headlining. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the glass lid. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the wind deflector. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Apply protective tape over the weather stripping seal.
- Remove the sunshade carrier assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Apply protective tape to the body surrounding the entire moonroof unit assembly.
- Remove the front moonroof glass. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the roof finishers (LH/RH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the rear window glass. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the antenna. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the rear moonroof glass. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the harness connectors from the moonroof motor assembly and sunshade motor assembly.
- Remove bolts from moonroof bracket (LH/RH) and remove.
- Remove nuts from the moonroof unit assembly.
- Cut adhesive.
- Pass piano wire though the adhesive with a wire pierce.
- Tie piano wire on both ends to assist in wire grip.
- Pull piano wire with sawing motion to cut through adhesive, working around entire circumference.
- Using a helper, carefully lift each side and remove moonroof unit assembly from vehicle.
- If necessary remove moonroof plug.