Removal and Installation

MOONROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
- After installing either moonroof unit assembly or glass lid, check gap/height adjustments and operation to make sure there is no malfunction.
- Always work with a helper.
- Handle glass lid assembly with care to prevent damage.
- When taking moonroof unit out, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.

REMOVAL

1.Close glass lid.
2.Remove the headlining. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
3.Disconnect drain hoses.
4.Disconnect the harness connector from moonroof motor assembly.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX





5.Remove nuts (A) from the remaining studs (1).
NOTE:
The guide pins (2) will help guide the moon roof assembly (4)
down from the roof panel (3).
: Front





6.Remove bolts on the front end and side rails of the moonroof unit assembly.
7.Remove rear moonroof side bracket bolts and remove moonroof unit assembly.
8.Remove moonroof unit assembly through the passenger compartment opening.

CAUTION:
Use care not to damage the seats and trim.

INSTALLATION

1.Loosely tighten the rear moonroof side bracket bolts to the moonroof unit assembly side rails.
2.Install moonroof unit assembly into the passenger compartment, loosely install rear moonroof side bracket bolts to roof panel while supporting front.
3.Align the moonroof unit assembly front end rail and side rails with the locator pins, then loosely install the bolts.
4.Install remaining moonroof side brackets and loosely tighten bolts.
5.Tighten the moonroof unit assembly front end and side rail bolts diagonally.
6.Tighten the front moonroof side bracket bolts at the vehicle side first, then at the side rail end.
7.Tighten the rear moonroof side bracket bolts at the vehicle side first, then at the side rail end.
8.Connect the harness connector to the moonroof motor assembly.
9.Connect drain hoses.
10.Install the headlining. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX