2009 Nissan Rogue

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Vehicle type: Four-door sport utility vehicle

NAGS® numbers*: Windshield part number FW2878 solar; front door glass FD23636/37 R/L bonded; rear door glass FD23638/39 R/L solar, bonded; quarter glass FQ23640/41 R/L solar, encapsulated; and back glass FB23642 solar, heated

Watch for: The front door glass comes with two mounting tabs bonded to the bottom of the glass. This installation, along with other Nissan and Infiniti door glass installations, has a Super Plug design. The inner door panel can be separated from the door and serviced on a work bench, or if the glass is not broken, it can be serviced while it’s in the door.

*With permission from National Auto Glass Specifications. Call NAGS at 800/551-4012 or visit http://glass.mitchell.com/.

A. Windshield
Preparation
1. Cover the front seats, floorboards, dash and steering wheel with a clean drop cloth or disposable plastic covers. Note: Always wear eye and hand protection when working with glass. Make sure you have the right glass and moldings and that the urethane systems you are about to use are current. Windshield part number is FW2878.

2. Drape the fender with a fender cover and tape up any vulnerable areas on the vehicle to protect against possible damage. Tape up the defroster vents to prevent debris from falling into the openings.

3. To remove the rearview mirror, push up on the clip at the bottom of the base of the mirror while wiggling the mirror up and off the pad. It may be easier to see and depress the clip if you unsnap the decorative cap that surrounds the mirror base.

4. Remove the windshield-wiper nut covers.

5. Remove the windshield-wiper nuts using a 13-millimeter wrench or socket. Move the wiper arm in an up-and-down motion to break it loose from the post, or use a wiper-puller. Caution: Wipers can sometimes be hard to remove. To avoid stressing the post, use a wiper-puller.

6. Remove the six pull-up center retainers from the front leading edge of the cowl.

7. Remove the fender bumpers on the two corners.

8. Release the underside retainers along the fascia and remove the cowl from the lower edge of the glass. Set it in a safe place.

9. The top and side molding is a one-piece wraparound that will peel up and off the glass edge. It will have to be replaced with the glass. Note: Before beginning windshield removal, verify the new windshield is the correct one and the urethanes and primers are current. Never use outdated products as this could jeopardize the structural integrity of the vehicle and the safety of its passengers.

Removal
10. Make sure cutting blades are sufficiently sharp.

11. Before cutting out the windshield, remove contaminants from the glass and pinchweld to prevent contact with the urethane.

12. Use the cutting tools of your choice to remove the glass from the adhesive bead. Be careful not to hit or cut the gravity stops; mark their location with a marking pencil or retention tape. If you use a power tool, lubricate the cutting area with water. Spray the top and sides; then make your cuts.

13. Take the windshield out of the opening using vacuum cups. Make sure the vacuum cups do not overlap a crack in the glass. Lift the glass and place it on a windshield stand or suitable workstation.

Installation
14. After cutting the windshield out, remove contaminants such as dirt, moisture and debris from the pinchweld. Clean the dashboard.

15. Attach the new molding to the top and sides of the new windshield.

16. Dry fit the new glass to the opening. Mark your glass using a grease pencil or retention molding tape.

17. Place your vacuum cups on the new windshield in the appropriate location.

18. Set the windshield onto the old urethane.

19. With the windshield resting in the opening, make sure it is in the right spot.

20. Adjust both sides to the correct setting, marking the passenger side, then the driver side. Lift the glass and place it on a windshield stand or suitable workstation.

21. Follow the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations for installation.

22. Clean the inside of the windshield using a urethane manufacturer-recommended product. Do not touch the bonding area of the windshield after cleaning, prepping or priming it.

23. Wear powder-free Nitrile gloves to protect against harsh chemicals.

24. Apply the glass prep and primer following the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations.

25. Using the tool of your choice, remove the original urethane bead, leaving 1 millimeter-2 mm of existing urethane on the pinchweld. Make sure there are no contaminants and do not touch the pinchweld after you have prepped the area.

26. Apply the pinchweld primer only to the areas where needed, and follow the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations. Allow preps and primers to dry as recommended by the urethane manufacturer.

27. Apply a triangular bead of urethane to the same path as the freshly cut urethane on the pinchweld. Before cutting your V-notch, cut the tip off of your nozzle with a nozzle-cutter. With the cut nozzle, measure to the top of the roofline, and at 1/16-inch higher than the roofline, make a mark on the nozzle with a pen or marker. Notch the nozzle up to the marked line; this will give you the appropriate triangular bead.

28. Lift the windshield from the windshield stand or workstation using vacuum cups. Set the windshield on the urethane at the mark you made during your dry fit. Lower the driver’s side of the windshield onto the urethane and line it up with the dry-fit mark; it is now in place.

29. The windshield is now ready to be decked. Press firmly to ensure a good seal.

30. Before re-installing the parts, check for leaks. Use a leak detector to go over the perimeter of the windshield. If you find a leak, apply more pressure or add more urethane to the spot and ensure that the glass makes contact with the wet urethane.

31. Re-install the removed parts in reverse order.

32. Allow the urethane to cure according to the urethane manufacturer’s recommended cure time before returning the vehicle to the customer. Warning: Disregarding the safe drive-away time that your urethane manufacturer recommends could jeopardize the structural integrity of the vehicle and the safety of its passengers.

33. You have completed the removal and replacement of the windshield.

B. Front door glass
Disassembly
1. Make sure you have the right glass. Front door glass part number is FD23636/37. It comes with two mounting tabs bonded to the bottom of the glass. This installation, along with other Nissan and Infiniti door glass installations, has a Super Plug design. The inner door panel can be separated from the door and serviced on a work bench, or if the glass is not broken, it can be serviced while it’s in the door.

2. Remove the chrome-colored screw cover on the door pull. Start at the bottom and pull it out of the diagonal door pull. Behind it you will find two 10-millimeter bolts. Remove the screws.

3. Remove the 10-mm screw behind the screw cover, located behind the door handle.

4. Pry up the window-switch control panel from the armrest and disconnect the wiring harness from the switch using a pinch-and-pull motion.

5. Pull outward on the door panel, beginning at the bottom, and release the perimeter panel retainers. Lift and detach from the door frame.

6. Disconnect the door latch, door-lock linkages and courtesy light.

7. Set the door panel in a safe place.

Removal
8. If the glass is broken, remove the nine 10 mm screws from the inner access panel to allow for easy cleanup of the broken glass in the door frame.

9. If the glass is not broken, remove the two black paper patches that cover two access holes. This will provide access to the mounting screws.

10. Lower the regulator until the mounting screws are visible through the access holes.

11. Remove the two 10-mm bolts that attach the glass assembly to the regulator mounting panel.

12. Remove the glass.

Installation
13. Insert the glass into the door frame nose first, inserting the edges into the vertical run guide on each side.

14. Check for smooth operation.

15. Lower the glass until the tabs align with the mounting plate of the regulator.

16. Attach the glass assembly to the regulator mounting plate with the 10-mm bolts.

17. Plug in the switch connector and check operation.

18. Once the glass is attached to the regulator, you may need to reset the power-up feature’s anti-pinch function.

19. To do so, pull and hold the window switch until the glass closes completely. Continue to hold for at least four seconds. Try the power-down and power-up features by just touching the window switch. The glass should open and stop using the power-down function and close and stop using the power-up function. Next, check the auto reverse. Use a rubber mallet or rubber stop and place it between the glass and the upper frame of the door. Run the glass up with the power-up feature. The glass should touch the obstruction and reverse. If it does not, re-set and try again. If it still does not reverse, take it to the nearest dealer for re-setting.

20. Re-install remaining parts in reverse order of removal.

21. You have completed the removal and replacement of the front door glass.

C. Rear door glass
Removal
1. Make sure you have the right glass. Rear door glass part number is FD23638/39. It comes with two mounting tabs adhered to the bottom edge of the glass.

2. Remove the screw cover from behind the door handle and remove the 10-mm screw.

3. Remove the screw cover from the bottom of the door-pull area and remove the 20T Torx screw underneath.

4. Pry out the window-switch control panel and disconnect the wiring harness.

5. Release the door panel from the door frame by pulling out the retainers from around the door-frame perimeter.

6. Disconnect the door latch and lock linkages.

7. Remove the door panel and set it in a safe place.

Installation
8. To access the access holes later, you must remove the door-pull bracket. Remove the two 10-mm Phillips screws and remove from the door frame. Peel back the weather barrier.

9. Clean out the door frame.

10. To replace the rear door glass, slip it back into door in the same manner you removed it.

11. Check to ensure the glass moves smoothly in the run guides before attaching the glass assembly to the mounting panel.

12. Line up the mounting tabs to the mounting panel and the regulator to the access holes. Secure the glass with the two 10-mm bolts.

13. Check operation.

14. Re-install the removed parts in reverse order.

15. You have completed the removal and replacement of the rear door glass.

D. Quarter glass
Removal
1. Make sure you have the right glass. Quarter glass part number is FQ23640/41. The glass is encapsulated with all surrounding trim.

2. Remove the decorative cap covering the seat-belt mounting to the C pillar.

3. Remove the 15-mm bolt from the seat-belt mounting.

4. Remove the interior garnish molding to expose the interior edges of the glass.

5. If you want to salvage the glass, cut it out from the vehicle interior using the tools of your choice. If the glass is broken, simply strip the flexible encapsulation and existing urethane from the body.

Installation
6. After cutting the quarter glass out, remove contaminants such as dirt, moisture and other debris from the pinchweld.

7. Dry fit the new glass to the opening. Mark your glass using a grease pencil or retention molding tape.

8. Place your vacuum cups on the new quarter glass in the appropriate location.

9. Set the glass onto the old urethane.

10. With the glass resting in the opening, make sure it is in the right spot.

11. Adjust both sides to the correct setting. Lift the glass and place it on a windshield stand or suitable workstation.

12. Follow the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations for installation.

13. Clean the inside of the glass using a urethane manufacturer-recommended product. Do not touch the bonding area of the quarter glass after cleaning, prepping or priming it.

14. Wear powder-free Nitrile gloves to protect against harsh chemicals.

15. Apply the glass prep and primer following the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations.

16. Using the tool of your choice, remove as much of the original urethane bead as the urethane manufacturer recommends. Make sure there are no contaminants and do not touch the pinchweld after prepping the area.

17. Apply the pinchweld primer only to the areas where needed, and follow the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations. Allow preps and primers to dry as recommended by the urethane manufacturer.

18. Apply a triangular bead of urethane to the same path as the freshly cut urethane on the pinchweld. Before cutting your V-notch, cut the tip off of your nozzle with a nozzle-cutter. With the cut nozzle, measure to the top of the roofline, and at 1/16-inch higher than the roofline, make a mark on the nozzle with a pen or marker. Notch the nozzle up to the marked line; this will give you the appropriate triangular bead.

19. Lift the quarter glass from the windshield stand or workstation using vacuum cups. Set the glass on the urethane at the mark you made during your dry fit. Line it up with the dry-fit marks; it is now in place.

20. The quarter glass is now ready to be decked. Press firmly to ensure a good seal.

21. Before re-installing the parts, check for leaks. Use a leak detector to go over the perimeter of the glass. If you find a leak, apply more pressure or add more urethane to the spot and ensure that the glass makes contact with the wet urethane.

22. Re-install the removed parts in reverse order.

23. Allow the urethane to cure according to the urethane manufacturer’s recommended cure time before returning the vehicle to the customer.

24. You have completed the removal and replacement of the quarter glass.

E. Back glass
Removal
1. Make sure you have the right glass. Back glass part number is FB23642. It has exposed edges on all sides, so take care not to damage the vehicle paint.

2. Remove the three-piece interior garnish moldings from the top and sides of the glass.

3. Disconnect the two defroster connectors from each side.

4. Lift the rear wiper cap and remove the 12-mm nut from the wiper post. The wiper points to the driver side of the vehicle when in the rest position.

5. Cut out the back glass using the tools of your choice. You can use a cold knife to cut out the bottom and sides, but the top edge of the glass along the high-mounted brake light might pose a problem. Remove the brake-light cover for more room to cut out the glass.

Installation
6. After cutting the back glass out, remove contaminants such as dirt, moisture and other debris from the pinchweld.

7. Dry fit the new glass to the opening. Mark your glass using a grease pencil or retention molding tape.

8. Place your vacuum cups on the new back glass in the appropriate location.

9. Set the glass onto the old urethane.

10. With the glass resting in the opening, make sure it is in the right spot.

11. Adjust both sides to the correct setting. Lift the glass and place it on a windshield stand or suitable workstation.

12. Follow the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations for installation.

13. Clean the inside of the glass using a urethane manufacturer-recommended product. Do not touch the bonding area of the back glass after cleaning, prepping or priming it.

14. Wear powder-free Nitrile gloves to protect against harsh chemicals.

15. Apply the glass prep and primer following the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations.

16. Re-install the brake light cover if removed during glass cutout.

17. Using the tool of your choice, remove as much of the original urethane bead as the urethane manufacturer recommends. Make sure there are no contaminants and do not touch the pinchweld after prepping the area.

18. Apply the pinchweld primer only to the areas where needed, and follow the urethane manufacturer’s recommendations. Allow preps and primers to dry as recommended by the urethane manufacturer.

19. Apply a triangular bead of urethane to the same path as the freshly cut urethane on the pinchweld. Before cutting your V-notch, cut the tip off of your nozzle with a nozzle-cutter. With the cut nozzle, measure to the top of the roofline, and at 1/16-inch higher than the roofline, make a mark on the nozzle with a pen or marker. Notch the nozzle up to the marked line; this will give you the appropriate triangular bead.

20. Lift the back glass from the windshield stand or workstation using vacuum cups. Set the glass on the urethane at the mark you made during your dry fit. Line it up with the dry-fit marks; it is now in place.

21. The back glass is now ready to be decked. Press firmly to ensure a good seal.

22. Before re-installing the parts, check for leaks. Use a leak detector to go over the perimeter of the glass. If you find a leak, apply more pressure or add more urethane to the spot and ensure that the glass makes contact with the wet urethane.

23. Connect the defroster wires and check operation.

24. Re-install the removed parts in reverse order.

25. Allow the urethane to cure according to the urethane manufacturer’s recommended cure time before returning the vehicle to the customer.

26. You have completed the removal and replacement of the back glass.

© 2009 National Glass Association. All rights reserved. Visit GlassMagazine.com for glass removal and replacement instructions for more than 400 vehicles. To sign up to receive the For Technicians Only e-bulletin, email FTO@glass.org.