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Roof: Adjustments Nissan Maxima A35

Sun Roof/t-Top/convertible Top 5 illustrations ~600 words

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTIONAlways 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.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6
Unit: mm (in)
A-AB-BC-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)

WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION SPECIFICATION CHART

Gap adjustment (A-A, C-C)

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7
  1. Open sunshade assembly (1). <=: Vehicle 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 tightening remaining bolts.
  7. Attach side trim cover, then tilt glass lid assembly down.

Gap Adjustment (B-B)

  1. Remove headlining. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-388080-S05439423022011022800000) ".
  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. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-388080-S05439423022011022800000) ".

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 specifications.
  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 " «INSPECTION»(ref-388090-S12826360032011022800000) ". 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 tightening remaining bolts. After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment.

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Exploded View
Scheme 8: Exploded View
CAUTIONAlways 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.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
Scheme 9
  1. Open sunshade assembly.
  2. Tilt glass lid up, then slide rearward to expose all the glass lid bolts.
  3. Loosen glass lid bolts (4 each on left and right sides), then fully close glass lid.
  4. Manually adjust glass lid from outside of vehicle so gaps A-A and B-B are within specifications. NOTE: Temporarily snug glass lid bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.
  5. Tilt glass lid up and down several times using sunroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.
  6. Open glass lid up and tighten bolts to specification. NOTE: First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.
  7. Perform initialization procedure to make sure the closing operation is accurate and synchronized properly. Refer to " «ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT»(ref-388090-S12036064102011022800000) ".
  8. Perform water leak test.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Exploded View
Scheme 10: Exploded View

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