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.
- Remove front seats (LH/RH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove front pillar finishers (RH/LH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect headlining harness and antenna feeder connectors.
- Remove center pillar upper finishers (RH/LH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove rear pillar finishers (RH/LH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect antenna amplifier and rear window defogger harness connectors.
- Using suitable tool, release pawls and remove rain sensor finishers (1, 3), then release pawls and remove inside mirror finisher (2).
: Pawl
- Disconnect harness connector from rain sensor and inside mirror.
- Using suitable tool, release pawls (A) and position assist grip caps open.
: Pawl
- Remove screws (A) and then remove front and rear assist grips.
- Remove sun visor cover [LH/RH (1)] by inserting suitable tool (A) as shown below.
: Pawl
CAUTION: Do not damage headlining or sun visor cover surface. - Remove sun visor bolts (A) (LH/RH) then disconnect harness connectors and remove.
- Insert suitable tool (A) at approximately a 30-degree angle into sun visor holder notch on front of sun visor holder (1). Press in to release locking tab (B). While holding in locking tab (B), turn sun visor holder (1) 90-degrees to release it from headliner.
- If sun visor holder (1) does not fully rotate, make sure that suitable tool (A) is pressing in on locking tab (B) and is not positioned under locking tab (B). Reinsert suitable tool (A) as necessary to release locking tab (B).
: Front
CAUTION: Do not force sun visor holder when removing as locking tab may be damaged if suitable tool is not positioned correctly. - If sun visor holder (1) does not fully rotate, make sure that suitable tool (A) is pressing in on locking tab (B) and is not positioned under locking tab (B). Reinsert suitable tool (A) as necessary to release locking tab (B).
- Remove front room/map lamp assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- If model is equipped with a sunroof, release dual lock fasteners around the sunroof opening.
- Using suitable tool, release three hidden clips near rear edge of headlining.
- Disconnect harness connectors from active noise control microphones (center/rear), then if necessary remove active noise control microphones (center/rear).
- Lower headlining down and carefully rotate into position. Remove headlining through rear door opening.CAUTION:
- Two people are required for removal to prevent damage to headlining.
- Apply protective tape to the portion where contact may occur during work.
- Do not bend headlining when removing.