M45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
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9.
From the outside: Go to the driver's side front door and use a flat-blade Screwdriver to carefully create a 1/16 to 1/8 (1.6 mm to 3.2 mm) gap
between the front of the Cross Brace and the Sunroof Frame (see Figure 9).
Creating a gap will get rid of the noise.
CAUTION:
Do NOT apply excessive force when creating the gaps. Excessive force may cause damage to the Cross Brace/Sunroof Frame.
10.
Go to the Driver's Side Rear Door and carefully pull DOWN the Headliner to get to the incident area. Then using a flat-blade Screwdriver
carefully create a 1/16 to 1/8 (1.6 mm to 3.2 mm) gap between the rear of the Cross Brace and the Sunroof Frame (see Figure 10).
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Creating a gap will get rid of the noise.
CAUTION:
Do NOT apply excessive force when creating the gaps. Excessive force may cause damage to the Cross Brace/Sunroof Frame.
11.
Carefully spray a small amount of Genuine Nissan Silicone Lubricant P/N 999MP-A3O1OP (or equivalent) to the rivet areas where the gaps were
created.
CAUTION:
Avoid headliner damage (staining):
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Place a clean dry shop towel between the headliner and sunroof to prevent silicone from dripping on the headliner.
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Use the spray nozzle tube to accurately apply the silicone.
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Wipe off excess silicone/lubricant.
12.
Perform this procedure on the RH side of the Sunroof Frame.
13.
Re-assemble all components in the reverse order they were removed.
14.
Confirm the tick / creak noise is gone.
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