Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 967

RF-80

< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >

SUNROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY

First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid assembly to prevent uneven torque while tight-

ening remaining bolts.

3. Slide side trim covers onto inside edge of glass lid assembly.
4. After installation, check sunroof operation and glass lid assembly alignment. Refer to 

RF-74, "Inspection"

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SUNSHADE

Removal

1. Remove sunroof unit assembly. Refer to 

RF-78, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove glass lid assembly. Refer to 

RF-78, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the sunshade stoppers (1) RH/LH from the sunroof unit

assembly side rails (2).

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4. Slide sunshade rearward past sunroof unit assembly side rail

ends to remove.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

SUNROOF MOTOR 

Removal

1. Close glass lid assembly.
2. Disconnect the 12-volt battery negative and positive battery terminals.
3. Remove map lamp assembly from headliner (4). Refer to 

INT-

23, "Exploded View"

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: Vehicle front

• Drive key (3)

4. Remove sunroof motor screws (A).
5. Disconnect harness connector (2) and remove sunroof motor (1)

from sunroof unit assembly front end rail.

CAUTION:

Never run the removed sunroof motor as a single unit.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

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

closed position.

• When installing motor, move sunroof motor laterally little by little so that the gear is completely engaged into

the wire on the sunroof unit assembly, and the mounting surfaces become parallel. Install the sunroof motor

screws, and tighten to the specified torque.

NOTE:

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

motor gear alignment. 

• After installation, synchronize sunroof motor with sunroof unit assembly. Refer to 

RF-6, "BASIC INSPEC-

TION : Special Repair Requirement"

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REAR SUSPENSION

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

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PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................

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Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Bat-
tery Disconnect  .........................................................

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Service Notice or Precautions ...................................

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

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Special Service Tool  .................................................

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Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY  .....................

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On-vehicle Service  ....................................................

6

Inspection ..................................................................

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Inspection and Adjustment ........................................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ...................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING .............

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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FRONT LOWER LINK .......................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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RADIUS ROD  ....................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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REAR STABILIZER  ..........................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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SUSPENSION ARM  ..........................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

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General Specification (Rear)  ...................................

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Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)  ..........................

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Ball Joint  ..................................................................

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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ..................................

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

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Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Shudder 

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Poor quality ride or 
handling

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PRECAUTIONS

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PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER"

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along

with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain

types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS

system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front

air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.

Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-

ual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by

an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag

Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-

ness connectors.

Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect

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NOTE:

• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-

tion, then disconnect both 12-volt battery cables.

• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both 12-

volt battery cables.

• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.

If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.

This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.

If the 12-volt battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.

If turning the steering wheel is required with the 12-volt battery disconnected or discharged, follow the proce-

dure below before starting the repair operation.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Connect both 12-volt battery cables.

NOTE:

Supply power using jumper cables if 12-volt battery is discharged.

2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key slot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.

(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)

3. Disconnect both 12-volt battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both 12-volt battery

cables disconnected and the steering wheel can be turned.

4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both 12-volt battery cables. With the brake pedal released,

turn the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steer-

ing wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)

6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.

Service Notice or Precautions

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• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires

on ground. Oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and

mats are in designated positions.

• After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.