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:
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use and installation
of child restraints could result in
serious injury or death of a child or
other passengers in a sudden stop or
collision:
The child restraint must be used
and installed properly...
Sectional View
Drive gear
Side bearing
Differential case
Pinion mate shaft
Side gear
Pinion mate gear
Drive pinion
Collapsible spacer
AWD solenoid
Stud bolt
Electric controlled coupling
Pinion front bearing
Pinion rear bearing
Electric Controlled Coupling
The electric controlled coupling operates as the AWD system...