Nissan PULSAR N13 Series / ASTRA LD Series. Instruction — part 57

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trol assembly escutcheon to the door and remove the
escutcheon.

(4) On models with instruction windows, lever back

the regulator handle escutcheon and using a suitable
wire hook, withdraw the handle retaining clip and
remove the handle and escutcheon.

Alternatively, a piece of sturdy cloth can be used

to remove the regulator handle by sliding the cloth
behind the handle and pulling on each end of the cloth
in a see-saw action to release the retaining clip.

On models with a step lamp located in the

door trim panel, remove the screws, withdraw the
lamp and disconnect the wiring connector.

Using a broad bladed screwdriver, carefully

lever the trim panel outwards and disengage all the
retaining clips. When all the clips have been disen-
gaged maneuver the trim panel from the door.

Carefully remove the plastic sealing sheet

from the inner door panel.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

Ensure that the plastic sealing sheet is cor-

rectly installed and not torn or damaged.

Check the trim panel retaining clips and

renew any damaged clips as necessary.

On models with instruction windows, wind the

door glass to the closed position, install the
retaining
clip to the regulator handle and install the regulator
handle to correspond with the regulator handle on the
opposite door.

DOOR GLASS, REGULATOR AND QUARTER
GLASS

To Remove and Install

Remove the interior handles, the trim panel

and the plastic scaling sheet as previously described.

Lower the door glass to align the lift channel

with the lower aperture.

Support the door glass and remove the

retaining screws from the lift channel.

Remove the screws retaining the rear run

channel to the door.

NOTE: To gain access to the upper screw
carefully ease a small section of the door
rubber from the upper door flange.

Maneuver the run channel from the door

using care not to chip the door paintwork or the glass.

Withdraw the door glass through the door

glass aperture.

Slide the quarter glass and seal assembly

towards the front top corner of the door and withdraw
the quarter glass from the vehicle.

Remove the regulator retaining bolts and

withdraw the regulator from the door through the
lower aperture.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

Dismantled view of the instructionly operated rear window

regulator and glass components.

Ensure that the regulator sliding surfaces are

adequately lubricated with a zinc oxide grease.

Ensure that the door glass slides freely in the

run channels. The rear channel lower bolts and the lift
channel screw are adjustable in slotted holes to
achieve this.

Install the plastic sealing sheet, the trim panel

and the interior handles as previously described.

REMOTE CONTROL AND DOOR LOCK
To Remove and Install

Remove the interior handles, the trim panel

and the plastic sealing sheet as previously described.

Remove the retaining screws from the re-

mote control assembly.

Remove the retaining screws from the door

lock assembly.

On models with central door locking, discon-

nect the lock actuator link from the lock assembly by
releasing the snap clip.

Withdraw the door lock assembly from the

door at the same time turning the snipper button
pivot holder to release the pivot from the door.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

(1) Ensure that the exterior handle link enters

the door lock stepped adjuster when maneuvering the
door lock into position.

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Dismantled view of the rear door lock components. Dimension A at the stepped adjuster holder should be

0.5—2.0 mm. Turn the stepped adjuster holder to give the correct free play.

Ensure that the snipper button pivot holder

is turned back to lock the pivot in position.

Ensure that the exterior handle operates

correctly and has 0.5-2.0 mm free play at the stepped
adjuster holder. Adjust the stepped adjuster holder if
necessary.

Check the operation of the door lock assem-

bly before installing the plastic sealing sheet, the trim
panel and the interior handles as previously described.

EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

To Remove and Install

Remove the interior handles, the trim panel

and the plastic sealing sheet as previously described.

Remove the exterior door handle retaining

nuts from inside the inner door panel.

(3) Withdraw the door handle from the door.
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

Ensure that the exterior handle operates

correctly and has 0.5-2.0 mm free play at the stepped
adjuster holder. Adjust the stepped adjuster if neces-
sary.

Check the operation of the door lock assem-

bly before installing the plastic sealing sheet, the trim
panel and the interior handle as previously described.

Install the striker plate to the door pillar

according to the pencil marks made on removal.

Close the door and observe the alignment

with the body panel. If necessary, loosen the striker
plate retainer screws and move the striker plate in or
out to achieve a flush fit between the door and the
body panel.

Installed view of the rear door lock striker plate.

LOCK STRIKER PLATE

To Remove, Install and Adjust

Mark the rear door pillar around the striker

plate with a soft lead pencil to aid assembly.

Remove the retainer screws from the striker

plate and remove the striker plate. Inspect the striker
plate for wear or damage and renew as necessary.

(5) If the door lifts or drops when the lock

engages the striker plate, loosen the screws and move
the striker plate up or down to eliminate the lift or
drop.

NOTE: After each adjustment tighten the
striker plate screws and check the adjust-
ment. Readjust as necessary.

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4. ENGINE BONNET

TO REMOVE, INSTAL AND ADJUST

Raise the engine bonnet and place covers on

both front mudguards. Mark the hinge mountings on
the bonnet with a soft lead pencil to aid assembly.

Place a quantity of soft rag folded several

times under each rear corner of the bonnet on the
scuttle panel.

Disconnect the windscreen washer hose from

the bonnet at the tee piece.

With the aid of an assistant supporting the

bonnet, remove the retaining bolts and lift the bonnet
from the vehicle.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

Holding the bonnet in the position previ-

ously marked, install the bonnet hinge bolts
and
tighten to just over finger tight.

Close the bonnet and by pushing with the

hand, position the bonnet evenly in its opening.

Open the bonnet carefully and tighten the

mounting bolts.

Check for correct positioning and adjust

again if necessary.

Check the adjustment of the bonnet catch.

When the bonnet is closed the bonnet should align
with the front panels. When the catch is released the
bonnet should pop up sufficiently to enable the safety
catch to be released.

If adjustment is necessary, mark the base

position with a pencil, loosen the retaining bolts and
move the catch in the desired direction. Tighten the
bolts and recheck.

NOTE: When adjusting the bonnet catch
ensure that the bonnet striker plate is enter-
ing centrally into the catch. Adjust the catch
or the bonnet lunges if necessary.

(7) When adjustment is complete, adjust the

bump rubbers on the radiator support panel up or
down by turning them to support the outer edges of
the bonnet.

View of the bonnet hinge showing the retaining/adjust-

ing bolts.

5. TAILGATE AND LOCK - HATCHBACK

TAILGATE

To Remove

Raise the tailgate and place protective covers

over the surrounding paintwork.

Using a soft lead pencil, mark around the

tailgate hinges to aid assembly.

Remove the sealing grommets from the tail-

gate and disconnect the rear window washer hose.

Prise out the tailgate trim panel retaining

clips and maneuver the tailgate interior trim panel
from the tailgate.

Disconnect the wiring connectors) inside the

tailgate and tie a piece of string to the connector(s).

Pull the tailgate wiring from the tailgate,

Installed view of the bonnet catch.

View showing the right hand side tailgate components.

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leaving the ends of the string protruding from the
tailgate. Untie the string.

NOTE: The string will be used to pull the
wiring through the tailgate on installation.
If the wiring is pulled from the tailgate
without the string attached, installation will
be very difficult.

With the aid of an assistant supporting the

tailgate, prise out the ball joint stud snap locks from
each upper strut ball joint using a small screwdriver.

Remove the bolts retaining the hinges to the

tailgate and carefully withdraw the tailgate from the
vehicle.

To Install and Adjust

With the aid of an assistant, install the

tailgate in position on the hinges according to the
marks made on removal and install the retaining bolts.

Install the tailgate support struts and retain

the ball joints with the snap locks.

Pull the tailgate wiring through using the

piece of string. Connect the wiring and install
the
tailgate trim panel.

Close the tailgate and check the vertical and

lateral alignment of the tailgate in relation to the
body.

If adjustment is required, loosen the tailgate

hinge retaining bolts one hinge at a time and adjust
the tailgate as required.

If vertical adjustment is required, it will be

necessary to remove or install washers under the
tailgate hinges.

If required, adjust the striker plate using the

procedure that follows.

STRIKER PLATE

To Remove, Install and Adjust

Using a flat bladed screwdriver, prise out the

trim plugs and remove the trim plate from above the
striker.

Using a soft lead pencil, scribe a line around

the striker plate.

Remove the striker plate retaining bolts and

partially remove the striker plate.

Disconnect the remote tailgate release cable

from the striker plate and remove the striker plate
from the vehicle.

Inspect the striker plate for wear and renew

it if necessary.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

Install the striker plate ensuring that it is in

the position marked on dismantling and that the
remote tailgate release cable is connected. Tighten the
retaining bolts.

Close the tailgate ensuring that the striker

has actuated the locking mechanism.

Check the alignment of the tailgate in its

opening and adjust the locking action by moving the
striker plate in the required direction. Tighten the
retaining bolts securely.

LOCK AND LOCK CYLINDER

To Remove and Install

Prise out the tailgate trim panel retaining

clips and carefully maneuver the tailgate interior
trim panel from the tailgate.

Disconnect the actuating rod from the lock

cylinder assembly.

Disconnect the interior lamp switch wiring

connector.

Installed view of the striker plate assembly. Hatchback

models.

Dismantled view of the Hatchback lock and lock cylin-

der.