Classification:

Reference:

BT13-020a

Date:

NTB13-101a

June 2, 2015

2013 - 2015 PATHFINDER;
WEATHER-STRIP ON ROOF SIDE MOLDING COMING LOOSE
This bulletin was amended to change the Service Procedure to include installing self-adhesive
foam tape and to include the current model years. Please discard the prior version.

APPLIED
VEHICLES:

2013-2015 Pathfinder (R52) All
2014 Pathfinder Hybrid (R52) All

Front door
upper frame

IF YOU CONFIRM:
The rubber weather-strips on either one of
the roof side molding assemblies (moldings)
is coming loose from the molding itself.


Molding

See Figure 1 for example.

Rubber
weather-strip
Figure 1
ACTION:
Install self-adhesive foam tape and then replace both left and right moldings with the ones
listed in PARTS INFORMATION.


Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE for molding replacement.

IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be
performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it contains information
that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE

Remove Roof Side Molding Assemblies
This service procedure will give detailed instructions to install the self-adhesive foam tape
and a new molding on one side (driver’s side shown) and needs to be performed a second
time for the passenger side.
NOTE:


It is recommended to remove and install one molding at a time.



Make sure to install foam tape on both sides and replace both moldings, even if only
one has a loose weatherstrip.

CAUTION: Use suitable covering as needed to protect painted surfaces while removing
and installing the moldings and other components.

Finisher
1. If equipped with cross bars: Unbolt the
eight (8) TORX bolts, and then carefully
remove the cross bars (see Figure 2).


TORX bolts size: T30



If not equipped with cross bars, go to
step 2 on the next page.
Cross bar

T30 TORX
bolts
Figure 2

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2. If equipped with finishers; remove both
finishers as follows:


The finisher shown in Figure 5 is
commonly known as a “roof side
rail.”



If not equipped with finishers, go to
step 3 on the next page.

Cover at end of finisher

a. Carefully remove the finisher end
covers with a suitable pry tool.


Figure 3
There is a cover at each end of
both finishers.
Tabs



Inspect the removed covers. If
any tabs are broken, replace the
cover.

Cover,
upside down
Figure 4

Bolts
b. Remove the 13 mm bolts located
under the covers, and then carefully
remove the finisher.


There are two (2) bolts at each end
of both finishers.
Finisher

Figure 5

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3. Carefully pry up near the front end of the
molding until the front clip unsnaps.
Pry here…
…and then
pull up here
Figure 6

4. Carefully pull up on the loosened front
end of the molding until all clips unsnap.


Each molding has nine (9) clips,
and one hook at the rear.

NOTE: These moldings are one-time
use. Do not attempt to reuse them.

Figure 6a

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CAUTION: Do not pull off the clip from
the plastic rivet. Cut the clip in two (2)
pieces, and then remove from the plastic
rivet (see Figures 7, 8, and 9).

5. Cut in half and remove any clips stuck to
the plastic rivets with a suitable tool.

Cut in
half and
then
remove
stuck clip
Figure 7

CAUTION: Protect painted areas with a
clean shop rag or suitable covering.

Figure 8

Cut here



Cut the clip on both sides
(see Figure 8 and 9).

Figure 9

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Install Self Adhesive Foam Tape

NOTE: In the following steps the driver’s
side of the vehicle is shown. The passenger
side is similar.

Molding removed

1. Clean the roof area where the molding
was removed with 50% isopropyl alcohol.


Remove any dust or debris.

Figure 10

2. Install two strips of self-adhesive foam
tape:

Attach here

a. Peel several inches of the adhesive
backing from the first foam tape strip.
b. Attach several inches of the first foam
strip at the corner of the windshield
(Figure 11).


Foam tucked under
windshield seal

Tuck the foam tape under the
windshield seal.
Figure 11

Follow outside
edge
c. While peeling only enough of the
adhesive backing to allow several
inches at a time to be attached apply
the strip along the outside edge of the
molding recess as shown in
Figure 12.


Apply the strip in as straight a line
as possible.

Figure 12

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Back door hinge

Excess removed
d. Cut the excess foam tape to
approximately the length shown in
Figure 13.

Figure 13
Follow inside
edge

e. Peel several inches of the adhesive
backing from the second foam tape
strip.
f. Attach several inches of the second
foam strip along the inside edge
(Figure 14).


Tuck the foam tape under the
windshield seal.

g. While peeling only enough of the
adhesive backing to allow several
inches at a time to be attached, apply
the strip along the inside edge of the
molding recess as shown in
Figure 14.


Foam tucked
under
windshield seal

Attach here

Figure 14

The foam strip should be applied
as straight as possible.

h. Cut the excess foam tape to
approximately the length shown in
Figure 15.

Back door hinge

Figure 15

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Install New Roof Side Molding Assemblies

1. IMPORTANT: Using your fingers, rotate
all plastic rivets 90°.


If not able to turn with your fingers,