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Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Door outside molding

Removal and Installation

1. Front door outside molding

2. Rear door outside molding

Front Door Outside Molding

Removal

1. Open the front door window fully.

2. Remove the side view mirror. Refer to MIR-19, "Removal and Installation".

3. Lift and twist from rear side, disconnect clips from flange and pull the front door molding out backwards.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Door Outside Molding

Removal

1. Open the rear door window fully.

2. Lift and twist from rear side, then disconnect clips from flange and pull the rear door molding out.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Side guard molding

Removal and Installation 1. Double-faced adhesive tape Removal CAUTION: Never apply tack-paper adhesive remover to body panel surface finished with lacquer-based paints. • Original side g ...

Drip molding

Removal and Installation REMOVAL 1. Using a trim stick or equivalent, disconnect the drip mouldings starting at the front, working rearward. 2. Remove the drip moldings. INSTALLATION Ins ...

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Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surfaces, wash your vehicle as soon as you can: After a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain. After driving on coastal roads. When contaminants such as soot, bird ...

System maintenance
The two radar sensors 1 for the BSW and RCTA systems are located near the rear bumper. Always keep the area near the radar sensors clean. The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary ambient conditions such as splashing water, mist or fog. The blocked condition may also be caused by objects such ...

Reporting safety defects
For USA If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying NISSAN. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigatio ...