Nissan Pathfinder: Roof - Removal and Installation

• Glass Lid
• Moonroof Motor Assembly
• Moonroof Unit Assembly
• Rear Moonroof Glass
• Sunshade
• Sunshade Motor Assembly
• Guide and Link Assembly
• Wind Deflector
• Moonroof Switch

Glass Lid Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Removal and Installation

CAUTION:

• After installing glass lid, check gap/height adjustments and operation to make sure there is no malfunction.

• Handle glass lid with care to prevent damage.

REMOVAL

Open sunshade and raise glass lid.

Remove moonroof side finishers (LH/RH).

Remove bolts [A (LH/RH)].

NOTE:

RH shown; LH similar.

: Front

Remove glass lid from moonroof unit assembly.

INSTALLATION

Position glass lid to moonroof unit assembly.

Install glass lid bolts.

NOTE:

First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.

Install moonroof side finishers (LH/RH).

After installation, check moonroof operation and glass lid alignment. Refer to Inspection.

Moonroof Motor Assembly Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Close glass lid.

Remove front room/map lamp assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Using a suitable tool, release sun visor caps [A (LH/RH)].

Remove sun visor screws [A (LH/RH)].

Disconnect the harness connector from the vanity mirror lamp, and remove sun visors (LH/RH).

Using a suitable tool, release front assist grip caps [1 (LH/RH)].

Using a suitable tool, release front assist grip clips (LH/RH).

: clip

Remove front assist grips (LH/RH).

Remove front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

Partially lower front of headlining.

Remove moonroof motor assembly (1) screws (A).

Disconnect harness connector from moonroof motor assembly.

Remove moonroof motor assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not operate the moonroof motor assembly when removed.

INSTALLATION

Move moonroof motor assembly laterally gradually so that the gear is completely engaged into the wire on the moonroof unit assembly, and the mounting surfaces become parallel. Install the moonroof motor assembly screws and tighten.

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

If necessary, insert a suitable tool into the drive key and rotate clockwise or counterclockwise slightly to assist in complete moonroof motor gear alignment.

Installation of remaining components are in the reverse order of removal.

Synchronize moonroof motor assembly with moonroof unit assembly. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.

Moonroof Unit Assembly Nissan Pathfinder

Inspection

WIND DEFLECTOR

Open glass lid fully.

Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated components, or foreign objects within mechanism. Correct as required for smooth operation.

Check for grease at the wind deflector arm (1) and pivot areas. If necessary, apply a sufficient amount of grease for non-binding operation.

: Front

Check that the wind deflector (1) moves freely within the moonroof unit assembly while manually pressing down and releasing. If a malfunction is detected, remove the moonroof unit assembly and visually inspect. If damage is found, replace either wind deflector (1) or moonroof unit assembly as required. Refer to Removal and Installation (WIND DEFLECTOR) or Removal and Installation (MOONROOF UNIT ASSEMBLY).

LINK AND WIRE ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Before replacing a suspect part, make sure it is the source of noise being experienced.

Check link to determine if coating film has peeled off excessively enough that substrate is visible. Check also to determine if link is the source of noise. Replace as necessary.

Visually check to determine if a sufficient amount of grease has been applied to wire or rail groove. If not, add grease as required.

Check wire for any damage or deterioration. If any damage is found, replace moonroof unit assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

WEATHERSTRIP

Visually check weatherstrip for damage, deterioration, or deformation.

• Open glass lid partially to inspect front edge of weatherstrip.

• Tilt up glass lid fully to inspect sides and rear edge of weatherstrip.

If any area of the weatherstrip is found to be damaged, replace the glass lid. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Check for leaks around glass lid.

• Close glass lid.

• Pour water around surface to determine area of concern.

  • For gaps or misalignment, adjust glass lid to specifications. Refer to ADJUSTMENT in this section.

  • For damaged sealing surfaces, either replace glass lid, refer to Removal and Installation or repair the panel.

DRAIN HOSES

1.

Drain hoses rear (LH/RH)

2.

Moonroof unit assembly

3.

Drain hoses front (LH/RH)

Remove the headlining. Refer to Removal and Installation.

From the inside front pillar (4) visually check drain hoses (1) for:

• Proper connection at moonroof unit assembly (3) and drain hose (1).

• Damage, pinch, cracks, deterioration.

• Proper fastening (2) and routing on body panels.

Pour water through drain hoses to determine watertight performance.

If damaged or leaking portions in any drain hose is found, replace entire drain hose as necessary.

Visually check drain hoses (1) for damage, pinching, cracks, or deterioration from the inside of the rear quarter panel (2).

Check for proper connection at moonroof unit assembly and drain hose (1) and for proper routing along the rear side glass and the inside of the rear quarter panel (2).

ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION:

• Always work with a helper.

• Handle glass lid with care to prevent damage.

NOTE:

• For easier and more accurate installation, always mark each point before removal.

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

1.	Roof panel	2.	Weatherstrip	3.	Glass lid
	Front

Unit: mm (in)

Portion	Gap		Surface height difference
	D	E	F
A-A	1.4 ± 0.8 (0.06 ± 0.03)	5.1 ± (0.20)	0.7 ± 1.5 (0.03 ± 0.06)
B-B	1.4 ± 0.8 (0.06 ± 0.03)	5.1 ± (0.20)	0.7 ± 1.5 (0.03 ± 0.06)
C-C	1.4 ± 0.8 (0.06 ± 0.03)	5.1 ± (0.20)	-0.0 ± 1.5 (0.00 ± 0.06)

Gap adjustment (Front and Rear)

Open sunshade.

Loosen glass lid bolts [A (LH/RH)], then tilt glass lid down (if necessary).

NOTE:

RH shown; LH similar.

: Front

Manually adjust glass lid from outside of Nissan Pathfinder vehicle until gaps A-A and C-C are within specification.

NOTE:

Temporarily loosely tighten glass lid, with assembly bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.

Tilt glass lid up and down several times using moonroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.

Tilt glass lid up and tighten bolts.

NOTE:

First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.

Gap Adjustment (Sides)

The moonroof unit assembly is mounted on locator pins and adjustment from side to side cannot be performed.

Surface Height Adjustment

Tilt glass lid up and down several times using moonroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.

Check height difference between roof surface and glass lid surface, then compare to specifications.

If necessary, adjust height difference by using the following procedure.

• Loosen glass lid bolts.

• Manually raise/lower glass lid until height difference is within specification.

  NOTE:

  If necessary, shims may be added between moonroof unit assembly and roof to increase adjustment range. Refer to Removal and Installation.

  Temporarily loosely tighten moonroof unit assembly bolts to prevent movement between each adjustment.

• Tilt glass lid up and down several times using moonroof switch to check that it operates smoothly.

• Tighten glass lid and moonroof side bracket bolts.

  NOTE:

  First tighten left front bolt, then right rear bolt on glass lid to prevent uneven torque while tightening remaining bolts.

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

Exploded View

1.	Rear moonroof glass	2.	Glass lid	3.	Wind deflector
4.	Front drain hose (RH)	5.	Moonroof unit assembly	6.	Sunshade motor assembly
7.	Moonroof motor assembly	8.	Front drain hose (LH)	9.	Moonroof guide (RH)
10.	Moonroof guide (LH)	11.	Rear drain assembly	12.	Rear drain hose (LH)
13.	Sunshade	14.	Rear drain hose (RH)

Removal and Installation

CAUTION:

• After installing either moonroof unit assembly or glass lid, check gap/height adjustments and operation to make sure there is no malfunction.

• Always work with a helper.

• Handle glass lid assembly with care to prevent damage.

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

REMOVAL

Close glass lid.

Remove side curtain air bag modules. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove front room/map lamp assembly bracket. Refer to Exploded View.

Disconnect drain hoses. Refer to Inspection for location of hoses.

Disconnect the harness connectors from the moonroof motor assembly and sunshade motor assembly.

Remove front bracket bolts [(A) LH/RH] and rear bracket bolts [(B) LH/RH].

NOTE:

LH shown, RH similar.

: Front

Remove the front moonroof bracket (LH/RH) and the rear moonroof bracket (LH/RH).

Remove nuts (A).

NOTE:

When removing moonroof unit assembly, two people are required to avoid damage.

Remove moonroof unit assembly through the passenger compartment opening.

CAUTION:

Use care not to damage the seats and trim.

INSTALLATION

Align moonroof unit assembly to front end and side rails with the locator pins, then loosely install nuts.

Tighten the moonroof unit assembly nuts diagonally starting in the front.

Connect the harness connector to the moonroof motor assembly and sunshade assembly.

Connect drain hoses.

Install the headlining. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Rear Moonroof Glass Nissan Pathfinder

Removal and Installation

CAUTION:

• After installing rear moonroof glass, check gap/height adjustments and operation to make sure there is no malfunction.

• Handle rear moonroof glass with care to prevent damage.

REMOVAL

Remove moonroof unit assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove bolts [A (LH/RH)].

NOTE:

RH shown; LH similar.

Remove rear moonroof glass from moonroof unit assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

After installation, check moonroof operation and rear moonroof glass alignment. Refer to Inspection.

Sunshade Nissan Pathfinder R53

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove moonroof unit assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove glass lid. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Release sunshade (1) from hook (A) as shown.

Remove the sunshade assembly (1) in the sequence shown.

Install a suitable tool (1) into sunshade (2).

INSTALLATION

Remainder of installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Synchronize moonroof motor assembly with moonroof unit assembly. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.

Sunshade Motor Assembly Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove front room/map lamp assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Using a suitable tool, release sun visor caps [A (LH/RH)].

Remove sun visor screws [A (LH/RH)].

Disconnect the harness connector from the vanity mirror lamp, and remove sun visors (LH/RH).

Using a suitable tool, release front assist grip caps [1 (LH/RH)].

Using a suitable tool, release front assist grip clips (LH/RH).

: clip

Remove front assist grips (LH/RH).

Remove front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

Partially lower front of headlining.

Disconnect the harness connector from the sunshade motor assembly.

Remove screws (A).

Remove the sunshade motor assembly (1).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Synchronize sunshade motor assembly with sunshade. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.

Guide and Link Assembly Nissan Pathfinder

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the sunshade. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and remove guide stopper (1) in direction shown.

: Pawl

Remove screw (A) and remove slide stopper (1) in direction shown.

Using a suitable tool, manually operate moonroof motor assembly and remove moonroof guide and link assembly.

Remove screw (A) and remove rear drain assembly (1) from moonroof guide and link assembly.

Using a suitable tool, manually operate sunshade motor assembly and remove sunshade slide and link assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Synchronize guide and link assembly with moonroof unit assembly. Refer to Special Repair Requirement.

Wind Deflector Nissan Pathfinder 2025

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Open the glass lid.

Release clip (A) and wind deflector mesh as shown.

Release wind deflector arm (1) as shown.

: Front

Remove wind deflector.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Moonroof Switch Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove front room/map lamp assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Using a suitable tool, release pawls.

: Pawl

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and remove moonroof switch assembly from switch panel finisher (1).

: Pawl

INSTALLATION

Installation is in reverse order of removal.