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Classification: BT09-018

Reference: NTB09-091

Date: September 14, 2009

SUNROOF WIND NOISE

APPLIED VEHICLES:
Maxima (A35) with Single Panel Sunroof
Altima Sedan (L32)
Altima Coupe (CL32)
Altima Hybrid (L32HV)
Sentra (B16)
Versa (C11X and SC11X)

IF YOU CONFIRM:

A wind noise is coming from the sunroof glass area.

^ The noise can be isolated to the sunroof glass area if it stops after covering the sunroof seal with "painter's tape" or equivalent.

ACTION:

Adjust the Sunroof Glass Lid Assembly ("center it" and "level it" in the sunroof opening).

^ Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE of this bulletin for repair instructions.

^ For additional information, refer to the appropriate Electronic Service Manual (ESM).

^ Do not replace the glass lid assembly (lid) when adjustment can resolve the incident, if it should occur.

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTION (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 this repair.

  

CLAIMS INFORMATION

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Adjust Sunroof Glass Lid Assembly

1. Clean and inspect the Sunroof Glass Lid Assembly (glass lid) seal and sunroof opening edge.

^ Use isopropyl alcohol or suitable cleaner.

  
  

2. Adjust the glass lid as needed (refer to Figure 1, and Figure 2 shown above).

^ Use the appropriate ESM as needed.

^ The front of the glass lid should be flush but no more than 0.5 mm below the roof surface.

^ The rear of the glass lid should be flush but no more than 0.5 mm above the roof surface.

^ The difference in the glass lid's front-to-rear gaps should be no greater than 1 mm.