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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 ...

Other materials:

Installing the spare tire
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Cruise control operations
The cruise control allows driving at a speed between 25 - 89 mph (40 - 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. To turn on the cruise control, push the cruise control switch on. The indicator in the instrument panel will illuminate. To set cruising speed, accelerate the veh ...

Seats
WARNING Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you could be thrown into it and receive neck or other serious injuries. You could also slide under the lap belt and receive serious ...