Nissan Versa (N17): Roof side molding

Exploded View

1. Roof side molding 2. Roof side molding clip 3. Roof panel 4. Body side outer panel

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Release roof side molding clip using a suitable tool (A).

: Clip

CAUTION: Apply protective tape (B) on body to protect the painted surface from damage.

2. Remove roof side molding, starting from the front of vehicle and moving toward the rear.

CAUTION: Do not pull the roof side molding with too much force.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ROOF SIDE MOLDING CLIP

Removal

1. Remove roof side molding.

2. Heat adhesive tape interface using a dryer and then peel roof side molding clips (body side) using a suitable tool.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the body.

Installation

1. Clean tape removed surface with a shop cloth soaked in white gasoline or IPA.

2. Use two-part epoxy adhesive.

Adhesive : 3M-weld DP-100 or equivalent

3. Apply adhesive evenly to clip tape surface.

Thickness : Approximately 0.5 mm (0.020 in)

4. Position applied parts to the proper location, and then sufficiently press-fit until the adhesive protrudes to tape side.

Press-fit limit : 19.6 N (2.0 Kg - 4.41 lb) × 2 seconds

5. Tape clips after press fit, and temporarily hold it for specified time based on the following.

5 to 10 C (41 to 50 F) : 1 hour or more

11 to 23 C (52 to 73 F) : 30 minutes or more

24 C or more (75 F or more) : 15 minutes or more

6. Install roof side molding from rear of vehicle to front, in this order after temporarily holding.

CAUTION:

• Use double-sided tape after hardening for clips.
• Securely insert molding rear end cap onto roof rear end cutout (installation standard).
• When installing roof side molding of windshield portion, check that molding fastener is securely inserted and then press in.
• Do not wash the vehicle within 24 hours so as to keep adhesive dry.