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Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 997

ROOF FINISHER

RF-161

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[WITH DUAL PANEL SUNROOF]

ROOF FINISHER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Open the glass lid.
2. Apply protective tape around the roof side finisher to protect the surface from damage.
3. Cut adhesive.

• Pass piano wire through the adhesive with a wire pierce.

• Tie piano wire on both ends to assist in wire grip.

• Pull piano wire with sawing motion to cut through adhesive, working along the length of the panel.

4. Remove the roof side finisher.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

• Keep heat and open flames away as primers and adhesive are flammable.

• The materials contained in the kit are harmful if swallowed, and may irritate skin and eyes. Never let

them contact the skin or eyes.

• Use in an open, well ventilated location. Never breathe the vapors. They may be harmful if inhaled.

Move immediately to an area with fresh air if affected by vapor inhalation.

NOTE:

• Use a genuine Nissan Urethane Adhesive Kit (if available) or an equivalent and follow the instructions fur-

nished with it.

• Inform the customer that the vehicle should remain stationary until the urethane adhesive has completely

cured (approximately 24 hours). Curing time varies with temperature and humidity.

1. Using a knife or spatula, trim the adhesive (sealant) remaining

on body down to approximately 2 mm thick (a) so that the con-

tour becomes smooth.

CAUTION:

If bonded area on body is scratched, be sure to repair it

with a 2-component urethane. Do not use lacquer.

2. When installing new roof side finisher, position the roof side finisher dry (no adhesive) first onto the vehicle

and paint mating marks on the body and roof side finisher, then remove it again.

3. Thoroughly clean bonding area on the roof side finisher and the body with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.
4. Apply primer to the body and the roof side trim (lower) surfaces.
5. Apply adhesive to the contact areas of the body within the time

specified in the instructions for the adhesive.

• Open adhesive by cutting off the nozzle tip and set it in a seal-

ant gun.

• Form a continuous bead of adhesive resembling the measure-

ments in applied thickness (A), and in applied width (B) on the

body panel.

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Adhesive applied thickness (A) : 13

± 1 mm (0.51 ± 0.039 in)

Adhesive applied width (B)

: 8

± 1 mm (0.31 ± 0.039 in)

RF-162

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[WITH DUAL PANEL SUNROOF]

ROOF FINISHER

6. Position the roof side finisher, align the paint marks, then lower it into position.
7. Press down lightly by hand to evenly expand the adhesive contact with the roof side finisher.
8. Using a suitable tool, remove any adhesive overflow.
9. Remove the protective tape.

FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

RF-163

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[WITH DUAL PANEL SUNROOF]

FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wind deflector. Refer to

RF-168, "Removal and Installation"

2. Tape down the glass lid weatherstrip along the from sunroof glass with protective tape.
3. Apply protective tape around the front sunroof glass to protect the surface from damage.
4. Cut adhesive.

• Pass piano wire through the adhesive with a wire pierce.

• Tie piano wire on both ends at assist in wire grip.

• Pull piano wire with a sawing motion to cut through the adhesive.

5. Remove the front sunroof glass.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:

• Keep heat and open flames away as primers and adhesive are flammable.

• The materials contained in the kit are harmful if swallowed, and may irritate skin and eyes. Never let

them contact the skin or eyes.

• Use in an open, well ventilated location. Never breathe the vapors. They may be harmful if inhaled.

Move immediately to an area with fresh air if affected by vapor inhalation.

NOTE:

• Use a genuine Nissan Urethane Adhesive Kit (if available) or an equivalent and follow the instructions fur-

nished with it.

• Inform the customer that the vehicle should remain stationary until the urethane adhesive has completely

cured (approximately 24 hours). Curing time varies with temperature and humidity.

1. Using a knife or spatula, trim the adhesive (sealant) remaining

on body down to approximately 2 mm thick (a) so that the con-

tour becomes smooth.

CAUTION:

If bonded area on body is scratched, be sure to repair it

with a 2-component urethane. Do not use lacquer.

2. When installing new front sunroof glass, position the front sunroof glass (no adhesive) first onto the vehi-

cle and paint mating marks on the body and the front sunroof glass, then remove it again.

3. Thoroughly clean bonding area on the front sunroof glass and the body with isopropyl alcohol or equiva-

lent.

4. Apply primer to the body and the front sunroof glass (lower) surfaces.
5. Apply adhesive to the contact areas of the body within the time

specified in the instructions for the adhesive.

• Open adhesive by cutting off the nozzle tip and set it in a seal-

ant gun.

• Form a continuous bead of adhesive resembling the measure-

ments in applied thickness (A), and in applied width (B) on the

body panel.

JMKIA0307ZZ

ALKIA1649ZZ

RF-164

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[WITH DUAL PANEL SUNROOF]

FRONT SUNROOF GLASS

6. Position the front sunroof glass, align the paint marks and lower it into position.
7. Press down lightly by hand to evenly expand the adhesive contact with the front sunroof glass.
8. Using a suitable tool, remove any adhesive overflow.
9. Remove the protective tape.

Adhesive applied thickness (A) : 13

± 1 mm (0.51 ± 0.039 in)

Adhesive applied width (B)

: 8

± 1 mm (0.31 ± 0.039 in)

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