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2. Remove the rear window glass. Refer to. GW-25, "Removal and Installation".
1. Laser welds 2. Spot welds
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1. Air or electric drill 2. 8 (0.31in) spot weld removal drill bit
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NOTE:
Only drill through the first layer of metal (the roof outer panel).
3. Drill out spot welds using a 8 mm (0.31in) spot weld removing bit on the windshield and rear window glass flanges.
NOTE:
Only grind through the first layer or metal (the roof outer panel)
4. Using an angle head grinder or cutting wheel to grind through the first layer only on the laser welded areas (roof panel sides) to release the weld.
1. Air or electric angle head grinder 2. Cutting wheel
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5. Remove roof panel (1).
PREPARATION
1. Grind all mating surfaces around the roof flanges.
2. Test panel for proper alignment and fit.
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1. Weld through primer
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3. Remove panel.
4. Compare to the removed panel, then drill 8mm (0.31in) holes in the same location on the new service roof
panel.
5. Use 3M weld through primer to prime the front and rear window flanges
INSTALLATION
1. Check the dimensions and fit.
2. Use clamping pliers to retain the roof panel to the front and rear window flanges.
3. Plug weld as necessary.
4. Use panel bonding adhesive in place of the laser welds along the roof side flanges.
5. Dress welds as necessary to allow proper glass fit.
6. Refer to NISSAN approved panel refinishing.
7. Install the headlining. Refer to INT-30, "Removal and Installation"
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8. Install rear window glass. Refer to GW-25, "Removal and Installation"
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9. Install windshield glass. Refer to GW-12, "Removal and Installation"
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OUTER SILL - EARLY PRODUCTION MODELS
Early Production Models
Work after the front pillar reinforcement, center pillar reinforcement, and rear fender have been removed.
1. Panel bonding area 2. Plug welds A. Clamping pliers
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Manufacturing Plant Smyrna: built before 10/25/2012
Canton: built before 11/07/2012
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