Nissan Rogue (T33) 2021-Present Service Manual: Removal and Installation :: Roof Rail

Exploded View

WITHOUT ROCK CREEK®

	Roof rail cover rear		Roof rail cover front		Roof rail
	Roof rail bracket front		Roof rail bracket rear
	: Rivet
	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Always replace after every disassembly
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

WITH ROCK CREEK®

	Roof rail RH		Roof rail bracket front RH		Crossbar front
	Roof rail LH		Roof rail bracket front LH		Roof rail bracket rear LH
	Crossbar rear		Roof rail bracket rear RH		Connector
	: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

Removal and Installation

Without Rock Creek®

REMOVAL

Remove roof rail cover fixing pawls using a remover tool (A), and then remove roof rail cover front and roof rail cover rear.

CAUTION:

Use a remover tool wrapped in tape (B).

: Pawl

Remove roof rail fixing clips .

Apply protective tape (A) on the part to protect it from damage.

Disengage roof rail fixing clips using a remover tool (A).

: Clip

Remove roof rail fixing pawls, and then remove roof rail.

: Pawl

Remove any roof rail clips (A) that may have detached from the roof rail, and then reattach them to the roof rail.

Remove roof rail bracket mounting bolts, and then remove roof rail bracket front and roof rail bracket rear.

Remove roof rail rivet.

NOTE:

Grind the head of rivet with a drill (B) [bit of φ4.7 −φ4.9 mm (φ0.185 −φ0.193 in)].

INSTALLATION

Securely crimp roof rail rivet with a hand riveter (A).

Inspect roof rail clips still attached to the roof rail, and confirm that they are completely seated. Seat the roof rail clips as needed.

Using suitable tool (A), remove any sealer and any remaining pieces of the roof rail clip that are present from the leading roof rail clip hole.

NOTE:

• Remove any remaining sealer with isopropyl alcohol.

• Ensure that the paint is not damaged. If paint damage occurs, follow NISSAN paint guidelines.

Replace roof rail clip, and remove seal (A) from roof rail clip.

Apply a small bead of silicone sealer around hole (A).

Install the roof rail.

With Rock Creek®

REMOVAL

Remove crossbar bolts then remove crossbars.

Remove roof rack bolts then remove roof rack (LH/RH).

Remove roof rail bracket mounting bolts, and then remove roof rail brackets.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.