Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 986

GLASS LID

RF-49

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GLASS LID

Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

• After installing glass lid, check gap/height adjustments and operation to make sure there is no mal-

function.

• Handle glass lid with care to prevent damage.

REMOVAL

1. Open sunshade (1) and close glass lid.

: Front

2. Remove the glass lid bolts (A) on the LH and RH sides. 

3. Remove glass lid from moonroof unit assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. Position glass lid to moonroof unit assembly.
2. Tighten glass lid bolts. 

NOTE:

First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent uneven torque while tightening

remaining bolts.

3. After installation, check moonroof operation and glass lid alignment. Refer to 

RF-51, "Inspection"

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MOONROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY

MOONROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Close glass lid.
2. Remove headlining. Refer to 

INT-27, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove moonroof motor assembly screws (2).

: Front

4. Disconnect harness connector (A) and remove moonroof motor

assembly (1) from moonroof unit assembly front end rail.

CAUTION:

Do not run the removed moonroof motor assembly as a sin-

gle unit.

INSTALLATION

1. Move moonroof motor assembly laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire

on the moonroof unit assembly, and the mounting surfaces become parallel. Install the moonroof motor

assembly screws and tighten.

CAUTION:

Before installing the motor, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the symmetrical and

fully closed position.

NOTE:

If necessary, insert a suitable tool into the drive key and rotate right or left slightly to assist in complete

moonroof motor gear alignment. 

2. Remainder of installation is in the reverse order of removal.
3. Synchronize moonroof motor assembly with moonroof unit assembly. Refer to 

RF-25, "ADDITIONAL

SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair Requirement"

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MOONROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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MOONROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY 

Inspection

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WIND DEFLECTOR

1. Open glass lid fully.
2. Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated components, or foreign objects within mecha-

nism. Correct as required for smooth operation.

3. Check for grease at the wind deflector arm (1) and pivot areas. If

necessary, apply a sufficient amount of grease for non-binding

operation.

: Front 

4. Check that the wind deflector (1) moves freely within the moon-

roof unit assembly while manually pressing down and releasing.

If a malfunction is detected, remove the moonroof unit assembly

and visually inspect. If damage is found, replace either wind

deflector (1) or moonroof unit assembly as required. Refer to

RF-60, "Removal and Installation"

 (WIND DEFLECTOR) or 

RF-

55, "Removal and Installation"

 (MOONROOF UNIT ASSEM-

BLY).

: Front 

LINK AND WIRE ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Before replacing a suspect part, make sure it is the source of noise being experienced.
1. Check link to determine if coating film has peeled off excessively enough that substrate is visible. Check

also to determine if link is the source of noise. Replace as necessary.

2. Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of grease has been applied to wire or rail groove. If not,

add grease as required.

3. Check wire for any damage or deterioration. If any damage is found, replace moonroof unit assembly.

Refer to 

RF-55, "Removal and Installation"

WEATHERSTRIP

1. Visually check weatherstrip for damage, deterioration, or deformation. 

• Open glass lid partially to inspect front edge of weatherstrip.

• Tilt up glass lid fully to inspect sides and rear edge of weatherstrip.

If any area of the weatherstrip is found to be damaged, replace the glass lid. Refer to 

RF-49, "Removal

and Installation"

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2. Check for leakage around glass lid.

• Close glass lid.

• Pour water around surface to determine area of concern. 

- For gaps or misalignment, adjust glass lid to specifications. Refer to ADJUSTMENT in this section.

- For damaged sealing surfaces, either replace glass lid, refer to 

RF-49, "Removal and Installation"

 or

repair the panel.

DRAIN HOSES

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MOONROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the headlining. Refer to 

INT-27, "Removal and Installation"

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2. From the inside front pillar (4) visually check drain hoses (1) for:

• Proper connection at moonroof unit assembly (3) and drain

hose (1).

• Damage, pinch, cracks, deterioration.

• Proper fastening (2) and routing on body panels.

3. Pour water through drain hoses to determine watertight performance.

If damaged or leaking portions in any drain hose is found, replace entire drain hose as necessary. 

4. From the inside of the rear quarter panel (3) visually check drain

hoses (2) for damage, pinching, cracks, or deterioration.

5. Check for proper connection at moonroof unit assembly (4) and

drain hose (2) and for proper routing along the rear side glass

(1) and the rear inner quarter panel (3).

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION:

1.

Front pillar

2.

Moonroof unit assembly

3.

Rear pillar

4.

Drain hoses rear (LH/RH)

5.

Drain hoses front (LH/RH)

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