Body - Sunroof Does Not Seal Correctly
Classification: BT06-018BReference: NTB06-066B
Date: December 13, 2007
PATHFINDER, FRONTIER, MURANO, ALTIMA SEDAN, AND ALTIMA COUPE; SUNROOF LID SEAL
This bulletin has been amended. Applied Vehicles has been updated to include 2007 - 2008 Altima and 2008 Frontier. No other content has changed. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2005 - 2008 Pathfinder (R51)
2005 - 2008 Frontier (D40) Crew Cab
2005 - 2007 Murano (Z50)
2007 - 2008 Altima Sedan (L32)
2008 Altima Coupe (CL32)
IF YOU CONFIRM
The sunroof lid seal is not sealing correctly.
ACTIONS
1. Make sure the sunroof glass rubber edge is in good condition.
2. If the rubber edge is in good condition, replace the sunroof lid seal with the new one listed in Parts Information.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the claims coding table shown.
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the sunroof lid assembly. Refer to section RF in the Service Manual.
2. Check the sunroof glass rubber edge (see Figure 1).
^ If the rubber edge is deformed or damaged (see Figure 1 for example), this bulletin does not apply. The entire sunroof lid assembly must be replaced.
^ If the rubber edge is in good condition, continue with this procedure.
3. Remove the old sunroof lid seal.
^ Just pull it off.
4. Install the new seal.
^ Stretch the seal around the sunroof lid.
^ Push the seal into the "ditch" (channel).
^ Make sure the seal is pushed all the way into the ditch-no lifted areas.
NOTE:
If needed, very light taps with a rubber hammer can be used to press the seal into the "ditch".
5. Reinstall the sunroof lid into the vehicle. Make sure the sunroof operates correctly and seals correctly.
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