Nissan Frontier. Manual - part 1106

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SUNROOF SYSTEM

CAUTION:

• Always work with a helper.

• Handle glass lid assembly with care so not to cause damage.

• Before removal, fully close the glass lid assembly. Then, after removal, do not move the motor

assembly.

• After installing the sunroof unit and glass lid assembly, check gap adjustment to ensure there is no

malfunction.

NOTE:

• After any adjustment, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment.

• For easier installation, mark each point before removal.

SUNROOF UNIT

Removal

CAUTION:

• Always work with a helper.

• When taking sunroof unit out, use shop cloths to protect the seats and trim from damage.

• After installing the sunroof unit and glass lid, be sure to check gap adjustment to ensure there is no

malfunction.

1. Remove headlining. Refer to 

INT-25, "Removal and Installation"

. 

2. Remove the glass lid. Refer to GLASS LID REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure in this section.
3. Disconnect sunroof motor assembly, and remove the overhead console bracket (if equipped).
4. Disconnect the drain hoses.
5. Remove front sunroof unit nuts.
6. Remove the rear sunroof bracket bolts. 
7. Remove the side bolts and the sunroof unit.
8. Remove the sunshade from the rear end of the sunroof unit. Refer to SUNSHADE REMOVAL AND

INSTALLATION procedure in this section

Installation

1. Install the sunshade to the rear end of the sunroof unit. Refer to SUNSHADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLA-

TION procedure in this section

2. Position the sunroof unit and install the side bolts.
3. Install the rear sunroof bracket bolts.
4. Install front sunroof unit nuts.
5. Connect the drain hoses.
6. Install the overhead console bracket (if equipped), then connect the sunroof motor assembly.
7. Install the glass lid. Refer to GLASS LID REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure in this section.
8. Install headlining. Refer to 

INT-25, "Removal and Installation"

.

GLASS LID ASSEMBLY

Removal

1. Open sunshade.
2. Ensure glass lid is closed.
3. Remove the screws securing glass lid assembly to the sunroof unit.
4. Remove the glass lid.

Installation

1. Position glass lid assembly to sunroof unit.

1. Glass lid assembly

2.

Sunroof lid seal

3. Wind deflector

4. Rear drain hoses

5.

Shade stoppers

6. Sunroof bracket

7. Sunroof frame assembly

8.

 Front drain hoses

9. Sunroof motor assembly

10. Sunshade assembly

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2. Install the glass lid screws. (First tighten left front bolt, then

tighten right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent lid from moving

while tightening other bolts.) 

3. Adjust the glass lid if necessary. Refer to 

RF-48, "Adjustment"

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SUNROOF LID SEAL

Removal

1. Remove glass lid assembly. Refer to GLASS LID ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure

in this section.

2. Inspect rubber edge of glass lid. 

NOTE:

If rubber edge is deformed or damaged, entire glass lid must be replaced.

3. Remove sunroof lid seal from the rubber edge of glass lid by pulling it outward.

Installation

1. Inspect and clean the ditch groove of the rubber edge removing any dirt or debris.
2. Stretch sunroof lid seal around glass lid and push the tongue edge into the ditch groove. 

NOTE:

If needed, very light taps with a rubber hammer can be used to press the seal into place.

3. Install glass lid into sunroof unit. Refer to GLASS LID REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure in this

section.

WIND DEFLECTOR

Removal

1. Open the sunroof.
2. Remove screws from the left, center, and right side wind deflec-

tor holders.

3. Remove the wind deflector from the sunroof unit.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNSHADE ASSEMBLY

Removal

1. Remove the sunroof unit. Refer to SUNROOF UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION procedure in this

section.

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2. Remove the sunshade stoppers (two points) from the rear end

of the sunroof unit.

3. Remove the sunshade from the rear end of the sunroof unit.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNROOF MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Removal

CAUTION:

• When removing the sunroof motor, be sure that the sunroof is in the fully closed position.

• Do not run the removed motor as a single unit.
1. Position the sunroof unit in the fully closed position.
2. Remove the roof console assembly. Refer to 

INT-25, "Removal and Installation"

.

3. Disconnect the harness connector from the sunroof motor

assembly.

4. Remove the mounting screws and the sunroof motor assembly.

Installation

CAUTION:

Before installing the sunroof motor assembly, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the sym-

metrical and fully closed position.
1. Move the sunroof motor assembly laterally little by little so that

the gear is completely engaged into the wire on the sunroof unit

and the mounting surface becomes parallel. Then secure the

motor with bolts.

2. Connect the harness connector to the sunroof motor assembly.

3. Install the roof console assembly. Refer to 

INT-25, "Removal and Installation"

.

4. Reset the sunroof motor memory. Refer to 

RF-5, "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CON-

TROL UNIT : Special Repair Requirement"

.

DRAIN HOSES

Removal

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1. Remove the headlining. Refer to 

INT-25, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Visually check the drain hoses for proper connections, damage or deterioration.
3. Remove each drain hose and check visually for damage, cracks or deterioration.
4. Pour water through the drain hose to check for damage.

1.

Drain hose

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1.

Drain hose

2.

Sunroof unit

A.

Front (LH)

B.

Front (RH)

C.

Rear (LH)

D.

Rear (RH)

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