Exterior: Removal & Installation Nissan Note E12

Removal and Installation

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1. Remove the front grille. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675580-S16393645662014120500000) ".
2. Remove the four front bumper fascia upper clips.
3. Remove the front under cover. Refer to " «FRONT UNDER COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675580-S30708354602014120500000) ".
4. Partially remove front fender protectors (LH/RH) at the front edge to access front bumper fascia bolts. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675580-S39749275902014120500000) ".
5. Remove front bumper fascia bolts (A) (LH/RH).
6. Remove the front bumper fascia from the front bumper fascia side brackets (LH/RH) by releasing the pawls as shown below. CAUTION: When removing front bumper fascia, two people are required to avoid damaging.
7. Disconnect the harness connectors from the front fog lamps (LH/RH) (if equipped).
8. Remove front bumper fascia.
9. Remove the following parts after removing front bumper fascia (if necessary). Tow cover Front fog lamps (LH/RH) (if equipped). Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675604-S31263815402014120500000) ". Front license plate bracket Front bumper finisher (if equipped)
10. Remove the active grille shutter (if equipped) (if necessary). Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675580-S41374018942014120500000) " (ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER).
11. Remove the front energy absorber (if necessary).
12. Remove nuts and front bumper reinforcement (if necessary).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten the front bumper reinforcement nuts to specification. Refer to " EXPLODED VIEW ".

Note. The following table shows the specified values for checking normal installation specifications. Fitting adjustment cannot be performed.

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1. Remove rear combination lamps (LH/RH). Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675604-S11798148242014120500000) ".
2. Remove screws (A) and clip (B) from rear bumper closings (1) (LH/RH).
3. Remove the rear bumper fascia upper bolt (A) (LH/RH) from each side of the rear bumper fascia (1).
4. Remove rear bumper fascia lower clips.
5. Remove the rear bumper fascia from the rear bumper fascia side brackets (LH/RH) by releasing the pawls as shown below. CAUTION: When removing rear bumper fascia, two people are required to avoid damaging.
6. Remove the following parts after removing rear bumper fascia (if necessary). Two clips each and rear bumper closings (LH/RH) Two screws and rear bumper finisher Rear bumper fascia spacers Two bolts each and rear bumper side brackets (LH/RH)
7. Remove rear bumper reinforcement nuts and rear bumper reinforcement (if necessary).
8. Remove rear bumper reinforcement support nuts from each and the rear bumper reinforcement supports (LH/RH) (if necessary).

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. The following table shows the specified values for checking normal installation specifications. Fitting adjustment cannot be performed.

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the front grille finisher clips.
2. Release pawls using a suitable tool and remove the front grille finisher.
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the front camera (if equipped).
4. Release the clips using a suitable tool, then pull the front grille away from vehicle to release pawls and remove.
5. Release pawls and remove front emblem from front grille (if necessary).

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. Perform camera image calibration. Refer to " CALIBRATING CAMERA IMAGE (AROUND VIEW MONITOR): WORK PROCEDURE ".

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1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675580-S02741604642014120500000) ".
2. Remove the radiator core support upper. Refer to " «RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT UPPER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675592-S42489371712014120500000) ".
3. Reposition the radiator and condenser as necessary to access active grille shutter bolts.
4. Remove the active grille shutter bolts.
5. Release active grille shutter harness clips using a suitable tool.
6. Disconnect the harness connector (A) from the active grille shutter (1).
7. Remove the active grille shutter nut (B) (LH/RH).

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove front fascia side deflector screws from each front fascia side deflector (LH/RH) and remove.
2. Remove front air spoiler clips and front air spoiler.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Note. When installing front fascia side deflectors (LH/RH), install parts as shown below to front bumper fascia.

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1. Align portion (A) of front fascia side deflectors (LH/RH) to portion (B) of clearance between front bumper fascia and front fender protector.
2. Tighten front fascia side deflector (LH/RH) screws while pressing front fascia side deflectors (LH/RH) to front bumper fascia.

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1. Remove front wiper arms (LH/RH). Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675631-S17881497232014120500000) ".
2. Remove cowl top side covers (LH/RH).
3. Remove cowl top cover clips.
4. Pull forward to release cowl top cover from windshield. CAUTION: When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc. to prevent damage to the windshield.
5. Disconnect the washer tube connector and harness clips.
6. Remove cowl top cover.
7. Remove the following parts after removing cowl top cover (if necessary). EPT seals Cowl top cover seal Washer tube Washer nozzles (LH/RH). Refer to " «WASHER NOZZLE: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675631-S14171582092014120500000) ".

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove fender protector screws and clips.
2. Remove fender protector.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675580-S02741604642014120500000) ".
2. Remove the front under cover clips and nuts.
3. Slide the front under cover forward slightly to release pawls and to allow clearance of studs, then remove the front under cover.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Remove the rear floor under cover nuts and the rear floor under cover.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Remove the rear wind deflector screws and the rear wind deflector.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Remove roof side molding.
2. Heat double sided tape using a suitable tool, then remove roof side molding clips using a suitable tool.

1. Clean tape removed surface with a shop cloth soaked in white gasoline or IPA.
2. Use two-part epoxy adhesive. Adhesive: 3M-weld DP-100 or equivalent
3. Apply adhesive evenly to clip tape surface. Thickness: Approximately 0.5 mm (0.02 in)
4. Position clip to the proper location, then sufficiently press-fit until the adhesive protrudes to tape side. Press-fit limit: 19.6 N (2.0 Kg - 4.41 lb) x 2 seconds
5. Tape clips after press fit to temporarily hold for specified time based on the following conditions. 5 to 10 °C (41 to 50 °F): 1 hour or more 11 to 23 °C (52 to 73 °F): 30 minutes or more 24 °C or more (75 °F or more): 15 minutes or more
6. Install roof side molding from rear of vehicle to front after removing the temporary hold tape. CAUTION: When installing roof side molding, check that the molding is securely inserted into the clips. Do not wash the vehicle within 24 hours so as to keep adhesive dry.

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Heat door sash tape surface using a suitable tool and remove door sash tape.

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1. Affix door sash tape (2) to door panel (3) by applying pressure using a squeegee (A) while peeling off release coated paper (1). NOTE: Peel release coated paper at distance of 10 - 20 mm (0.4 - 0.8 in) ahead (B) of squeegee and affix blackout paper. To prevent any bubbles from forming, slightly lift the portion not yet affixed using a squeegee, so that portion dose not contact with panel surface. Apply pressure and affix at a low and constant speed using squeegee tilted at 40 - 50° angle (pushing direction) (C) 30 - 45° angle (pulling direction) (D).
2. For small radius portion of hemming part, gradually apply pressure and affix door sash tape (1) using squeegee (A) as shown below. CAUTION: Do not wash the vehicle with in 24 hours so as to keep adhesive dry.

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1. Lower front door glass fully.
2. Release the pawls using a suitable tool, then rotate front door outside molding toward the outside of the vehicle and lift up to remove.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Lower rear door glass fully.
2. Release the pawl using a suitable tool, then rotate rear door outside molding toward the outside of the vehicle and lift up to remove.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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1. Remove back door inner finisher. Refer to " «BACK DOOR INNER FINISHER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675611-S00933277502014120500000) ".
2. Disconnect the harness connectors from back door request switch.
3. Remove back door outer finisher nuts.
4. Release clips and remove the back door outer finisher.
5. Remove back door request switch from the back door outer finisher (if necessary).

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.