Removal And Installation
SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- Always work with a helper.
- When taking sunroof unit assembly out, use cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.
- Never reuse the front and rear sunroof glass which has been removed once.
1. Remove the headlining. Removal And Installation.
2. Remove the glass lid. Removal And Installation.
3. Disconnect drain hoses.
4. Remove the sunroof brackets (LH/RH).
5. Remove nuts and bolts from the front end, side rail and rear end.
6. Point matching marks on body before removing the sunroof unit assembly.
7. Apply protective tape around the roof panel to protect the surface from damage.
8. Remove the front sunroof glass. Removal And Installation.
9. Cut adhesive.
- Cut the adhesibe using windshield cutter (A).
- Pass piano wire though the adhesive with a wire pierce.
- Tie piano wire both ends to wire grip.
- Pull piano wire in turn and cut off adhesive.
10. Remove sunroof unit assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
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 in contact with the skin and 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 malfunction.
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 (0.08 in) 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. Never use lacquer.
2. Clean bonded area on sunroof frame with white gasoline.
3. Apply paint primer along the entire circumference of sunroof frame.
CAUTION:
There are 2 types of primer. Never confuse the application methods.
Paint primer: for painted surfaces
Glass primer: for glass
4. Apply paint primer on areas where adhesive contacts on the side of vehicle body.
CAUTION:
If paint primer adheres to a painted surface other than bonding area, or if it overflows, quickly remove it with white gasoline.
5. After applying primers, apply the adhesive along the entire circumference of the sunroof unit assembly as shown in the figure, and 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.
6. Align mating marks on body and sunroof unit assembly. Install sunroof unit assembly to the body.
7. Press entire surface of sunroof unit assembly lightly to fit it completely.
8. Using a spatula, repair any adhesive overflow or shortage to make the surface smooth.
9. Remove protective tape.
10. Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts and nuts to the of sunroof unit assembly.
11. Tighten the installation points diagonally excluding the installation point of the sunroof bracket around the roof opening.
12. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts to the sunroof bracket.
13. Connect drain hoses.
14. Install the glass lid. Removal And Installation.
NOTE:
After installation, carry out fitting adjustment. Adjustments.
15. Install the headlining. Removal And Installation.
16. Check for water leaks.
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 in the whole roof.