Nissan Murano Z51 (2008 year). Manual - part 307

for symbols in the figure.

Windshield glass

Front sunroof glass

Adhesive

Sunroof frame

Roof panel

Primer

Roof side finisher

Rear sunroof glass

Refer to

INT-29, "SUNROOF : Removal and Installation"

for symbols in the figure.

JMKIA1898GB

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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.

Remove the headlining. Refer to

Remove the glass lid. Refer to

Disconnect drain hoses.

Remove the sunroof brackets (LH/RH).

Remove nuts and bolts from the front end, side rail and rear end.

Weather-strip

Wind deflector

Sunroof frame

Front sunshade

Sunshade cover

Rear sunshade

Refer to

RF-101, "Removal and Installation"

for symbols in the figure.

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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Point matching marks on body before removing the sunroof unit assembly.

Apply protective tape around the roof panel to protect the surface from damage.

Remove the front sunroof glass. Refer to

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 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.

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.

Clean bonded area on sunroof frame with white gasoline.

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

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.

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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.

Align mating marks on body and sunroof unit assembly. Install sunroof unit assembly to the body.

Press entire surface of sunroof unit assembly lightly to fit it completely.

Using a spatula, repair any adhesive overflow or shortage to make the surface smooth.

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

INT-29, "SUNROOF : Removal and Installation"

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

RF-91, "Adjustment"

15. Install the headlining. Refer to

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

Remove the wind deflector. Refer to

RF-107, "Removal and Installation"

Remove the front sunshade and rear sunshade. Refer to

RF-109, "Removal and Installation"

ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

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FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

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FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove the roof rail assembly. Refer to

Remove the roof side finisher. Refer to

Fully open the glass lid.

Paint matching marks on body before removeing the front sunroof glass.

Apply protective tape around the roof panel and front sunroof glass to protect the surface from damage.

Front sunroof glass

Adhesive

Windshield glass

Sunroof frame

Primer

Weather-strip

Refer to

for symbols in the figure.

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FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

Remove weather-strip.

Cut adhesive.
• Pass piano wire though the adhesive the adhesive with a wire pierce.
• Tie piano wire both ends to wire grip.
• Pull piano wire in turn and cut off adhesive.

Remove front sunroof glass from vehicle using suction lifter.

WARNING:

Always wear safety glasses and heavy gloves to help prevent glass splinters from entering your eyes
or cutting your hands when cutting the glass from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

Never reuse the front sunroof glass which has been removed once.

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.

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.

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.

Clean bonded area on glass with white gasoline.

Apply glass primer along the entire circumference of glass.

CAUTION:

There are 2 types of primer. Never confuse the application methods.
Paint primer: for painted surfaces
Glass primer: for glass

Apply paint primer on areas where adhesive contacts on the side of sunroof frame.

CAUTION:

If paint primer adheres to a painted surface other than bonding area, or if it overflows, quickly
remove it with white gasoline.

After applying primers, apply the adhesive along the entire circumference of the glass as shown in the fig-
ure, 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.

After setting suction lifter to glass, align mating marks on sunroof frame and glass. Install glass to the sun-
roof frame.

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FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

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Press glass till positioning ribs (1) faces with a sunroof frame
(2).

Using a spatula, repair any adhesive overflow or shortage to make the surface smooth.

Remove protective tape.

10. Install roof side finisher. Refer to

11. Install roof rail assembly. Refer to

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REAR SUNROOF GLASS

REAR SUNROOF GLASS

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove the roof rail assembly. Refer to

Remove the roof side finisher. Refer to

Remove the glass lid. Refer to

Paint matching marks on body before removing the rear sunroof glass.

Apply protective tape around the roof panel and sunroof unit to protect the surface from damage.

Rear sunroof glass

Adhesive

Sunroof frame

Primer

Roof panel

Weather-strip

Refer to

for symbols in the figure.

JMKIA1900GB

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REAR SUNROOF GLASS

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Remove weather-strip.

Cut adhesive.
• 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.

Remove rear sunroof glass from vehicle using suction lifter.

WARNING:

Always wear safety glasses and heavy gloves to help prevent glass splinters from entering your eyes
or cutting your hands when cutting the glass from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

Never reuse the rear sunroof glass which has been removed once.

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 rear sunroof glass, 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.

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.

Clean bonded area on glass with white gasoline.

Apply glass primer along the entire circumference of glass.

CAUTION:

There are 2 types of primer. Never confuse the application methods.
Paint primer: for painted surfaces
Glass primer: for glass

Apply paint primer on areas where adhesive contacts on the side of sunroof fram.

CAUTION:

If paint primer adheres to a painted surface other than bonding area, or if it overflows, quickly
remove it with white gasoline.

After applying primers, apply the adhesive along the entire circumference of the glass as shown in the fig-
ure, 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.

After setting suction lifter to glass, align mating marks on sunroof fram and glass. Install glass to the sun-
roof fram.

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REAR SUNROOF GLASS

Press glass till positioning ribs (1) faces with a sunroof frame
(2).

Using a spatula, repair any adhesive overflow or shortage to make the surface smooth.

Remove protective tape.

10. Install glass lid. Refer to

11. Install roof side finisher. Refer to

12. Install roof rail assembly. Refer to