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ANyone know how to get the sunroof off an R33? i've got some rust i want to cut out of the sunroof and just want to repaint the whole steel frame of the sunroof.

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you literally have to rip everything out. basically start at the bottom of the car and work your way up.

gota take the pillar trimmings off, the handle things on the ceiling, the lights in the middle and at the front, the rear view mirror, some other bits and pieces and then the roof lining, and then you get to the sunroof.

there might be an easier way but thats how i did it

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Hahahaha.. sorry.. now that i've finished laughin.. just did this about 3 months ago..

1.. As above, strip everything out, 1st the handles above the windows, lights, rear vision mirror, both the sun blinds, than take the seat belts off.. Roof lining at the front isn't attached, at the back it has 4 metal clips that hold it in, if you pull down on the back of it where the rear window is it will pop out, just don't be too foreful..

To get this out, the passenger seats RECLINE all the way back, slide it forward than lean it back..

To get the sunroof out, pull the drainage tubes off, than make your way around the front undoing the brackets that hold it in..

Also - to get the roof lining out + sunroof out - you NEED 2 PEOPLE!!.. don't try this by your self, also put a towel over the dash.. it's not overly heavy just awkward.. any questions, let me know.. I've got a nissan servicing manual around here - but doesn't tell you how to get it out, just replace it....

Make sure you check everything is right before you put it back together as it takes some time..

NTB00_001.pdf

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Don't go to nissan, it's hard, but not that bad..

Just take your time, took me about an hour to pull everything abart before taking it out.. Another 30 mins or so to undo everything than get someone to help you..

A workshop will charge you about 4 hours or more of labour I reckon.. Give yourself a weekend and you'll have it out.. If you have any questions we're happy to help

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Hahahaha.. sorry.. now that i've finished laughin.. just did this about 3 months ago..

what did u replace while it was out?

Mine needs a new rubber seal i think...

What does theis kit mentioned have in it - Sunroof Repair Kit (1995-97 Maxima – A32) 91350-40U20

would that be the same fer r32?

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I'm not sure about the R32, sorry for the delayed post, only just saw this..

I had to replace the cable and foot that it's attached to as it snapped when closing it one day, my seals are fine.. If you have to replace the seals I would look at getting a 2nd hand glass from somewhere..

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