Nissan Altima L32. Instruction — part 1188

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Unit: mm (in)

Gap adjustment (A-A, C-C)

1. Open sunshade assembly (1).
2. Tilt glass lid assembly up, then release side trim covers (2) and set aside.
3. Loosen glass lid assembly bolts (A) (two each on left and right

sides), then tilt glass lid assembly down.

4. Instructionly 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 assem-

bly to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.

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

Gap Adjustment (B-B)

1. Remove headlining. For Sedan Refer to

INT-42, "Removal and Installation"

. For Coupe Refer to

INT-20,

"Removal and Installation"

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.

NOTE:

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

remaining bolts.

6. Install headlining. For Sedan Refer to

INT-42, "Removal and Installation"

. For Coupe Refer to

INT-20,

"Removal and Installation"

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.

• Instructionly 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-91, "Inspection"

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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.

A-A

B-B

C-C

D.

1.4

± 0.45 (0.06 ± 0.02)

1.4

± 0.45 (0.06 ± 0.02)

1.4

± 0.45 (0.06 ± 0.02)

E.

5.8

± (0.23)

5.8

± (0.23)

5.8

± (0.23)

F.

-0.8

± 1.5 (-0.03 ± 0.06)

-0.8

± 1.5 (-0.03 ± 0.06)

-0.8

± 1.5 (-0.03 ± 0.06)

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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.

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

Removal

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

INT-20, "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.

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

from sunroof unit assembly (2).

Vehicle front

5. Disconnect sunroof motor harness connector.

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 sunroof motor harness connector.
9. Install sunroof switch bracket.
10. Connect drain hoses.
11. Install headlining. For Sedan Refer to

INT-42, "Removal and Installation"

. For Coupe Refer to

INT-20,

"Removal and Installation"

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GLASS LID ASSEMBLY

Removal

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

Vehicle front

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

from the glass lid assembly inside edge and set aside.

3. Remove the bolts (A) on the left and right sides 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.

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NOTE:

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

ening remaining bolts.

3. Slide side trim covers onto inside edge of glass lid assembly.
4. After installation, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment. Refer to

RF-91, "Inspection"

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SUNSHADE

Removal

1. Remove sunroof unit assembly. Refer to

RF-95, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove glass lid assembly. Refer to

RF-95, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the sunshade stoppers (1) RH/LH from the sunroof unit

assembly side rails (2).

⇐ Vehicle front

4. Slide sunshade rearward past sunroof unit assembly side rail

ends to remove.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNROOF MOTOR

Removal

1. Close glass lid assembly.
2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals.
3. Remove the room/map lamp assembly from headliner (4). For

Sedan Refer to

INL-121, "Removal and Installation"

. For Coupe

Refer to

INL-121, "Removal and Installation"

⇐ Vehicle front

4. Remove sunroof motor screws (A).
5. Disconnect harness connector (2) and remove sunroof motor (1)

from sunroof unit assembly front end rail.

CAUTION:

Never run the removed sunroof motor as a single unit.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

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

closed position.

• During motor installation, move sunroof motor laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged

into the wire on the sunroof unit assembly, and the mounting surfaces become parallel. Install the sunroof

motor screws, then tighten.

• NOTE:

If necessary, insert a suitable tool into the drive key (3) and rotate right or left slightly to assist in complete

sunroof motor gear alignment.

• Synchronize sunroof motor with sunroof unit assembly. Refer to

RF-15, "SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY :

Special Repair Requirement"

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