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

Exploded View

	Roof side molding
	: Rivet
	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Always replace after every disassembly.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Without Rock Creek® shown, with Rock Creek® similar.

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

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

: Clip

Remove roof side molding fixing pawls, and then remove roof side molding.

: 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 side molding 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.