Nissan PULSAR N13 Series / ASTRA LD Series. Manual — part 56

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1. WINDSCREEN AND REAR GLASS

The renewal or replacement of the windscreen

and the rear glass follows the same basic procedure.

The successful installation and sealing of the

windscreen or rear glass will depend to a large extent
on the technical knowledge and experience of the
operator and it is not recommended that rear glass or
windscreen replacement be attempted by anyone
lacking in previous experience.

2. FRONT DOORS

INTERIOR HANDLES AND TRIM PANEL

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Remove and Install

On models with manual windows, carefully

prise out the armrest trim plugs and remove the
retaining screws. Withdraw the armrest from the
vehicle.

On models with power windows, proceed as

follows:

Carefully prise out the armrest trim plugs

and remove the retaining screws.

Hold the armrest away from the door trim

Front door with the trim panel and plastic sealing sheet

removed.

panel as much as possible and lever the window
switches from the armrest, front end first.

Lift the switch assembly and disconnect the

wiring connector.

Remove the hidden screw working through

the switch aperture. Withdraw the armrest from the
vehicle.

Remove the screw retaining the remote con-

trol assembly escutcheon to the door and remove the
escutcheon.

On models with manual 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.

View of the armrest on models with power windows

showing the hidden screw.

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Remove the screws retaining the speaker to

the trim panel, withdraw the speaker slightly and
disconnect the wiring connector at the rear. Place the
speaker to one side clear of the work area.

On models with a step lamp located in the

door trim panel, remove the screws, withdraw the step
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.

Remove the screw retaining the speaker

water deflector to the inner door panel and withdraw
the water deflector.

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 manual 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 AND REGULATOR

To Remove and Install

Remove the interior trim panel and handles

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 and door glass.

Tilt the door glass to disengage it from the

run channel, then lift the door glass out through the
door glass opening.

Remove the retaining bolts securing the

regulator assembly to the door panel. On models with
power windows, disconnect the wiring connector.
Maneuver the regulator assembly from the door
through the lower aperture.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

Ensure that the sliding surfaces are ade-

quately lubricated with a zinc oxide grease.

Loosely install the regulator assembly to the

inner door panel.

Install the door glass through the door glass

opening, engage the door glass in the run channel and
loosely install the retaining screws.

Tighten the regulator retaining bolts and

operate the door glass a few times up and down to
ensure that the glass is centralized. Tighten the lift
channel screws and check the operation of the door
glass. Adjust as required.

Dismantled view of the manually operated front door

window regulator and glass components.

(5) 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 screws retaining the door lock to

the door frame.

Disconnect the operating links at the door

lock from the snipper button and the lock cylinder.
The remote control link can be left connected. On
models with central locking, disconnect the link from
the lock actuator.

Remove the screws securing the remote con-

trol to the inner door panel, release the link from the
inner door panel clip and withdraw the remote control
and door lock assembly 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 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.

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Dismantled view of the front 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.

EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

To Remove and Install

Remove the interior handles, the trim panel

and the plastic sealing sheet as previously described.

Remove the retaining nuts from inside the

door panel. Withdraw the handle slightly while ensur-
ing that the link is sliding out of the lock assembly.
Maneuver the exterior handle from the vehicle.

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

Ensure that the exterior handle and seal are

in a serviceable condition and installed correctly to
prevent the entry of dust and water.

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.

LOCK CYLINDER

To Remove and Install

(1) Remove the interior handles, the trim panel

and the plastic sealing sheet as previously described.

Wind the door glass up fully and disconnect

the operating link between the door lock and the lock
cylinder.

Using a suitable screwdriver, remove the

lock cylinder retaining clip and withdraw the lock
cylinder from the outer door panel.

Installation is a reversal of the removal
procedure.

LOCK STRIKER PLATE

To Remove, Install and Adjust

Mark the position of the striker plate on the

door pillar with a soft lead pencil to facilitate correct
replacement of the striker plate.

Remove the retaining screws from the striker

plate to the door pillar and remove the striker plate.
Inspect the striker plate for wear and renew as
necessary.

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 or rear door. If necessary, loosen
the striker plate retaining screws and move the striker
plate in or out to achieve a flush fit.

If the door lifts or drops when the lock

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Installed view of the front door lock striker plate.

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

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

with attention to the following points:

Ensure that the seal is in a serviceable

condition and correctly installed to prevent the entry
of dust and water.

Tighten all the screws securely.

3. REAR DOORS

INTERIOR HANDLES AND TRIM PANEL

To Remove and Install

On models with manual windows, carefully

prise out the armrest trim plugs and remove the
retaining screws. Withdraw the armrest from the
vehicle.

On models with power windows, proceed as

follows:

Carefully prise out the armrest trim plugs

and remove the retaining screws.

Hold the armrest away from the door trim

panel as much as possible and lever the window
switches out from the armrest, front end first.

Lift the switches and disconnect the wiring

connector.

Remove the hidden screw, working through

the switch aperture. Withdraw the armrest from the
vehicle.

(3) Remove the screw retaining the remote con-

EXTERNAL MIRROR
To Remove and Install

On models with manual mirrors, remove the

screw retaining the adjuster arm handle and withdraw
the handle.

Carefully prise out the cover trim plate and

remove the retaining screws securing the mirror body
to the door.

On models with power mirrors, disconnect

the mirror wiring connector.

Withdraw the external mirror and seal from

the door.

Rear door with the trim panel and plastic sealing sheet

removed.

SNIPPER BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL

Dismantled view of the power door mirror.