Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 733

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MOONROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY

3. Remove the moonroof motor bolts (A).

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4. Disconnect the harness connector and remove the moonroof

motor assembly (1).

CAUTION:

Do not run the removed moonroof motor assembly as a sin-

gle unit.

INSTALLATION

1. Move moonroof motor assembly laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire

on the moonroof unit assembly, and the surfaces become parallel. Install the bolts and tighten.

CAUTION:

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

fully closed position.

NOTE:

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

moonroof motor gear alignment. 

2. Remainder of installation is in the reverse order of removal.
3. Synchronize moonroof motor assembly with moonroof unit assembly. 

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WIND DEFLECTOR

1. Open glass lid fully.
2. Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated components, or foreign objects within mecha-

nism. Correct as required for smooth operation.

3. Check for grease at the wind deflector arm (1) and pivot areas. If

necessary, apply a sufficient amount of grease for non-binding

operation.

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4. Check that the wind deflector (1) moves freely within the moon-

roof unit assembly while manually pressing down and releasing.

If a malfunction is detected, remove the moonroof unit assembly

and visually inspect. If damage is found, replace either wind

deflector (1) or moonroof unit assembly as required. Refer to

RF-49, "Removal and Installation"

 (WIND DEFLECTOR) or 

RF-

45, "Removal and Installation"

 (MOONROOF UNIT ASSEM-

BLY).

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LINK AND WIRE ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Before replacing a suspect part, make sure it is the source of noise being experienced.
1. Check link to determine if coating film has peeled off excessively enough that substrate is visible. Check

also to determine if link is the source of noise. Replace as necessary.

2. Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of grease has been applied to wire or rail groove. If not,

add grease as required.

3. Check wire for any damage or deterioration. If any damage is found, replace moonroof unit assembly.

Refer to 

RF-45, "Removal and Installation"

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WEATHERSTRIP

1. Visually check weatherstrip for damage, deterioration, or deformation. 

• Open glass lid partially to inspect front edge of weatherstrip.

• Tilt up glass lid fully to inspect sides and rear edge of weatherstrip.

If any area of the weatherstrip is found to be damaged, replace the glass lid. Refer to 

RF-39, "Removal

and Installation"

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2. Check for leakage around glass lid.

• Close moonroof lid assembly.

• Pour water around surface to determine area of concern. 

- For gaps or misalignment, adjust glass lid to specifications. Refer to ADJUSTMENT in this section.

- For damaged sealing surfaces, either replace glass lid, refer to 

RF-39, "Removal and Installation"

 or

repair the panel, refer to 

BRM-34, "Roof"

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DRAIN HOSES

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MOONROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the headlining. Refer to 

INT-40, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Visually check drain hoses for:

• Proper connection at moonroof unit assembly and drain hose.

• Damage, pinch, cracks or deterioration.

• Proper fastening and routing on body panels.

3. Pour water through drain hoses to determine watertight performance.

If damaged or leaking portions in any drain hose is found, replace entire drain hose as necessary. 

1.

Drain hose front (RH)

2.

Drain hose front (LH)

3.

Drain hose rear (LH)

4.

Drain hose rear (RH)

5.

Moonroof unit assembly

6.

Seal

7.

Rear bumper fascia

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CAUTION:

1.

Drain assembly

2.

Glass lid

3.

Weatherstrip

4.

Wind deflector

5.

Side bracket (RH)

6.

Moonroof rail assembly

7.

Drain hose front (RH)

8.

Moonroof motor assembly

9.

Drain hose front (LH)

10.

Side bracket (LH)

11.

Drain hose rear (LH)

12. Sunshade stopper (LH)

13.

Sunshade

14.

Sunshade stopper (RH)

15. Drain hose rear (RH)

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