Nissan Murano. Manual - part 1182

RF-112

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

1.

Weather-strip

2.

Deflector arm fastener RH

3.

Wind deflector

4.

Deflector arm fastener LH

5.

Sunroof frame

6.

Front sunshade

7.

Sunshade cover

8.

Rear sunshade

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

RF-113

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Removal and Installation

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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. Refer to 

INT-30, "SUNROOF : Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the glass lid. Refer to 

RF-97, "Removal and Installation"

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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.

Paint 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. Refer to 

RF-115, "Removal and Installation"

.

9.

Cut adhesive.
• Cut the adhesive 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 fur-

nished 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.

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RF-114

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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. Refer to 

RF-97, "Removal and Installation"

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NOTE:
After installation, carry out fitting adjustment.Refer to 

RF-98, "Adjustment"

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15. Install the headlining. Refer to 

INT-30, "SUNROOF : Removal and Installation"

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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.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Remove the wind deflector. Refer to 

RF-122, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the front sunshade and rear sunshade. Refer to 

RF-124, "Removal and Installation"

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ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

RF-115

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FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the roof rail assembly. Refer to 

EXT-31, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the roof side finisher. Refer to 

RF-113, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Fully open the glass lid.

4.

Paint maching marks on sunroof frame before removing the front sunroof glass.

1.

Front sunroof glass

2.

Adhesive

3.

Windshield glass

4.

Sunroof frame

5.

Primer

6.

Weather-strip

: Always replace after every disassembly.

Unit : mm (in)

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