Nissan Murano: Body Side Trim / Front Pillar Finisher
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Partially remove front door welt. Refer to Exploded View.
Using a suitable tool, release metal clips and pawls from front pillar finisher (1).

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: Metal clip |
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: Clip |
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: Pawl |
Remove screw (A) from front pillar finisher (B).
Disconnect the harness connector (if equipped) from the front pillar finisher and remove.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse front pillar finisher. Replace with new part after removal.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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Do not reuse front pillar finisher. Replace with new part for installation.
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Visually check metal clip for deformation and damage during installation. Replace with new one if necessary.
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When installing front pillar finisher, check that metal clip, tether and pawls are securely placed into body panel holes.
Exploded View
1.
Center pillar upper finisher
2.
Front door welt
3.
Front pillar finisher
4.
Dash side finisher
5.
Front outer kicking plate
6...
Removal and Installation
REMOVALRemove center pillar lower finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Release pawls, using a suitable tool (A) and remove seat belt height adjuster bolt cover (LH)...
Other information:
Inspection
WIND DEFLECTOROpen glass lid fully.
Visually check for proper installation, damaged/deteriorated components, or foreign objects within mechanism. Correct as required for smooth operation.
Check for grease at the wind deflector arm (1) and pivot areas...
Exploded View
1.
Final drive bracket
2.
Stopper
3.
Rear final drive assembly
Removal and Installation
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
Before replacing, servicing, or repairing rear final drive assembly due to vibration and/or noise when making low speed turns, refer to TSB to assist in proper diagnosis...