Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 974

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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Inspect then measure the gap and surface height difference between the roof panel and glass lid assembly;

compare to specifications. Determine which procedure to follow based on results of measurements. 

Gap adjustment (Front and Rear)

1. Open sunshade assembly (1).

: Front

2. Tilt glass lid assembly up, then release side trim cover (2) and

set aside.

3. Loosen glass lid assembly bolts (A) (2 each on left and right

sides), then tilt glass lid assembly down.

4. Manually adjust glass lid assembly from outside of vehicle so

gaps A-A and C-C are within specifications.

NOTE:

Temporarily snug glass lid assembly bolts to prevent movement

between each adjustment. 

5. Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
6. Tilt glass lid assembly up and tighten bolts to specification.

NOTE:

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

ening remaining bolts.

7. Attach side trim cover, then tilt glass lid assembly down.

Gap Adjustment (Sides)

1. Remove headlining. Refer to 

INT-33, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Loosen sunroof unit assembly and sunroof side bracket bolts.
3. Carefully slide sunroof unit assembly side to side or add shims until gap is within specifications.

NOTE:

Temporarily snug sunroof unit assembly bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.

4. Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
5. Tighten sunroof unit assembly and sunroof side bracket bolts.

1.

Roof panel

2.

Glass lid assembly

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Portion

D (Gap)

E (Surface height difference)

A – A

5.8 (0.23 in)

–0.8 

± 1.5 (–0.03 ± 0.06)

B – B

5.8 (0.23 in)

–0.8 

± 1.5 (–0.03 ± 0.06)

C – C

5.8 (0.23 in)

–0.8 

± 1.5 (–0.03 ± 0.06)

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NOTE:

First tighten left front sunroof unit assembly bolt, then right rear to prevent uneven torque while tightening

remaining bolts.

6. Install headlining. Refer to 

INT-33, "Removal and Installation"

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Height Adjustment

1. Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
2. Check height difference between roof surface and glass lid assembly surface, then compare to specifica-

tions.

3. If necessary, adjust height difference by using the following procedure.

• Loosen glass lid assembly bolts.

• Manually raise/lower glass lid assembly until height difference is within specification.

NOTE:

If necessary, shims may be added between sunroof unit assembly and roof to increase adjustment

range. Refer to 

RF-72, "Removal and Installation"

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Temporarily snug sunroof unit assembly bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment. 

• Tilt glass lid assembly up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates

smoothly.

• Tighten glass lid assembly and sunroof side bracket bolts.

NOTE:

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

ening remaining bolts.

• After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment.

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CAUTION:

• After installing either sunroof unit assembly or glass lid assembly, 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 sunroof unit out, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.

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Removal

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

INT-33, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Disconnect drain hoses.

1.

Glass lid assembly

2.

Sunshade

3.

Wind deflector

4.

Sunroof motor assembly

5.

Sunroof side bracket

6.

Drain hose connector

7.

Sunshade stopper

8.

Sunroof unit assembly

A.

Bolt

B.

Screw

C.

Nut

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4. Remove screws (A), then pull sunroof switch bracket (1) away

from sunroof unit assembly (2).

 Front

5. Disconnect the harness connector from the sunroof motor.

6. Remove bolts on the front end and side rails of the sunroof unit

assembly.

7. Remove front sunroof side bracket bolts.
8. Remove rear sunroof side bracket bolts and remove sunroof unit

assembly from roof panel.

9. Remove sunroof unit assembly through the passenger compart-

ment while being careful not to damage the seats and trim.

Installation

1. Loosely tighten the rear sunroof side bracket bolts to the sunroof unit assembly side rails.
2. Bring sunroof unit into passenger compartment and loosely tighten rear sunroof side bracket bolts to roof

panel while supporting front.

3. Align the sunroof unit assembly front end rail and side rails with the locator pins, then loosely tighten the

bolts.

4. Install remaining sunroof side brackets and loosely tighten bolts.
5. Tighten the sunroof unit assembly front end and side rail bolts diagonally to the specified torque.
6. Tighten the front sunroof side bracket bolts at the vehicle side first, then at the side rail end.
7. Tighten the rear sunroof side bracket bolts at the vehicle side first, then at the side rail end.
8. Connect the harness connector to the sunroof motor.
9. Install sunroof switch bracket.
10. Connect drain hoses.
11. Install headlining. Refer to 

INT-33, "Removal and Installation"

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GLASS LID ASSEMBLY

Removal

1. Open sunshade (1), then close glass lid assembly.

 Front

2. Slide the side trim covers (2) (LH/RH) inward, then release them

from the glass lid assembly inside edge and set aside.

3. Remove the bolts (A) and glass lid assembly from sunroof unit

assembly.

Installation

1. Position glass lid assembly to sunroof unit assembly.
2. Tighten glass lid assembly bolts to specification. 

NOTE:

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