Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 1187

RF-90

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tools

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tools

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

(J-39570)
Chassis ear

Locating the noise

(J-43980)
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle 
Kit

Repairing the cause of noise

SIIA0993E

SIIA0994E

Tool name
(Kent-Moore No.)

Description

Engine ear
(J-39565)

Locating the noise

Power tools

Loosening bolts, nuts and screws

SIIA0995E

PIIB1407E

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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WIND DEFLECTOR

1. Open glass lid assembly 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.

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

unit assembly while manually pressing down and releasing. If a

malfunction is detected, remove the sunroof unit assembly and

visually inspect; refer to 

RF-91, "Inspection"

. If damage is found,

replace either wind deflector (1) or sunroof unit assembly as

required.

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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 sunroof unit assembly.

WEATHERSTRIP

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

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

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

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

RF-95,

"Removal and Installation"

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2. Check for leakage around glass lid assembly.

• Close glass lid assembly.

• Pour water around surface to determine area of concern. 

- For gaps or misalignment, adjust glass lid assembly to specifications. Refer to 

RF-91, "Inspection"

.

- For damaged sealing surfaces, either replace glass lid assembly 

RF-95, "Removal and Installation"

, or

repair the panel 

BRM-30, "High Strength Steel (HSS)"

 .

DRAIN HOSES

LIIA2336E

WIIA0849E

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Sedan Models

Coupe Models

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1.

Drain hose front RH

2.

Drain hose front LH

3.

Drain hose rear LH

4.

Drain hose rear RH

5.

Sunroof unit assembly

6.

Fascia

7.

Seal

8.

Fender

9.

Drain hose

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SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

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1. Remove the headlining. For Sedan Refer to 

INT-42, "Removal and Installation"

. For Coupe Refer to 

INT-

20, "Removal and Installation"

2. Visually check drain hoses for:

• Proper connection at sunroof unit assembly drain hose connector(s).

• Damage, pinch, cracks, deterioration.

• Proper fastening 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. 

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION:

• Always work with a helper.

• Handle glass lid assembly with care to prevent damage.

NOTE:

• For easier and more accurate installation, always mark each point before removal.

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

1.

Drain hose front RH

2.

Drain hose front LH

3.

Drain hose rear LH

4.

Drain hose rear RH

5.

Sunroof unit assembly

6.

Fascia

7.

Seal

8.

Fender

9.

Drain hose

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ALKIA0065ZZ

1.

Roof

2.

Weatherstrip

3.

Glass lid assembly

A.

Front edge specifications

B.

Side edge specifications

C.

Rear edge specifications

D.

Weatherstrip overlap tolerance

E.

Weatherstrip width dimension

F.

Surface flushness tolerance
(Glass lid below roof line)

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