Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Roof finisher
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Open the glass lid.
- Apply protective tape around the roof side finisher to protect the
surface from damage.
- 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.
- 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 furnished 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.
- Using a knife or spatula, trim the adhesive (sealant) remaining
on body down to approximately 2 mm thick (a) so that the contour becomes
smooth.
CAUTION: If bonded area on body is
scratched, be sure to repair it with a 2-component urethane. Do not use
lacquer.

- 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.
- Thoroughly clean bonding area on the roof side finisher and the
body with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent.
- Apply primer to the body and the roof side trim (lower) surfaces.
- 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
sealant gun.
- Form a continuous bead of adhesive resembling the measurements
in applied thickness (A), and in applied width (B) on the body panel.

Adhesive applied thickness (A) : 13 +- 1 mm (0.51 +- 0.039 in)
Adhesive
applied width (B) : 8 +- 1 mm (0.31 +- 0.039 in)
- Position the roof side finisher, align the paint marks, then lower it
into position.
- Press down lightly by hand to evenly expand the adhesive contact
with the roof side finisher.
- Using a suitable tool, remove any adhesive overflow.
- Remove the protective tape.
Inspection and Adjustment
INSPECTION
Wind Deflector
Open glass lid assembly fully.
Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated
components, or foreign objects within mec ...
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the wind deflector. Refer to RF-168, "Removal and
Installation".
Tape down the glass lid weatherstrip along the from sunroof glass
with protective ...
Other materials:
ICC system operation
The ICC system maintains a selected distance
from the vehicle in front of you within the speed
range 0 to 90 mph (0 to 144km/h) up to the set
speed. The set speed can be selected by the
driver between 20 to 90 mph (32 to 144 km/h),
based on road conditions.
The vehicle travels at the set ...
Center console assembly
Exploded View
Center console side finisher (LH)
Center console finisher
CVT finisher
Center console storage bin
Center console screw cover (LH)
Center console rear finisher
Center console screw cover (RH)
Center console
Center console lid assembly
Cup holder
Center cons ...
Unit disassembly and assembly
FRONT REGULATOR
Exploded View
Door panel
Door glass
Regulator assembly
Door module assembly
Window motor
Disassembly
Remove the window motor from the door module assembly.
Remove the four window regulator bolts from the door module
assembly.
Remove the window regulat ...