Nissan PULSAR N13 Series / ASTRA LD Series. Manual - part 57

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trol assembly escutcheon to the door and remove the 
escutcheon.

 

(4)  On models with manual windows, lever back 

the regulator handle escutcheon and using a suitable 
wire hook, withdraw the handle retaining clip and 
remove the handle and escutcheon.

 

Alternatively, a piece of sturdy cloth can be used 

to remove the regulator handle by sliding the cloth 
behind the handle and pulling on each end of the cloth 
in a see-saw action to release the retaining clip.

 

On models with a step lamp located in the 

door trim panel, remove the screws, withdraw the 
lamp and disconnect the wiring connector. 

Using a broad bladed screwdriver, carefully 

lever the trim panel outwards and disengage all the 
retaining clips. When all the clips have been disen- 
gaged maneuver the trim panel from the door. 

Carefully remove the plastic sealing sheet 

from the inner door panel. 

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure 

with attention to the following points:

 

Ensure that the plastic sealing sheet is cor- 

rectly installed and not torn or damaged. 

Check  the trim  panel  retaining clips  and 

renew any damaged clips as necessary. 

On models with manual windows, wind the 

door glass to the closed position, install the 
retaining 
clip to the regulator handle and install the regulator 
handle to correspond with the regulator handle on the 
opposite door. 

DOOR GLASS, REGULATOR AND QUARTER 
GLASS

 

To Remove and Install

 

Remove the interior handles, the trim panel 

and the plastic scaling sheet as previously described. 

Lower the door glass to align the lift channel 

with the lower aperture. 

Support  the  door glass  and   remove  the 

retaining screws from the lift channel. 

Remove the screws retaining the rear run 

channel to the door. 

NOTE: To gain access to the upper screw 
carefully ease a small section of the door 
rubber from the upper door flange.

 

Maneuver the run channel from the door 

using care not to chip the door paintwork or the glass. 

Withdraw the door glass through the door 

glass aperture. 

Slide the quarter glass and seal assembly 

towards the front top corner of the door and withdraw 
the quarter glass from the vehicle. 

Remove the regulator retaining bolts and 

withdraw the regulator from  the door through  the 
lower aperture. 

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure 

with attention to the following points:

 

 

Dismantled view of the manually operated rear window 

regulator and glass components. 

Ensure that the regulator sliding surfaces are 

adequately lubricated with a zinc oxide grease. 

Ensure that the door glass slides freely in the 

run channels. The rear channel lower bolts and the lift 
channel  screw  are  adjustable  in  slotted  holes to 
achieve this. 

Install the plastic sealing sheet, the trim panel 

and the interior handles as previously described. 

REMOTE CONTROL AND DOOR LOCK 
To Remove and Install

 

Remove the interior handles, the trim panel 

and the plastic sealing sheet as previously described. 

Remove the retaining screws from the re- 

mote control assembly. 

Remove the retaining screws from the door 

lock assembly. 

On models with central door locking, discon- 

nect the lock actuator link from the lock assembly by 
releasing the snap clip. 

Withdraw the door lock assembly from the 

door at the same time turning the snipper button 
pivot holder to release the pivot from the door. 

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure 

with attention to the following points:

 

(1) Ensure that the exterior handle link enters 

the door lock stepped adjuster when maneuvering the 
door lock into position.

 

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Dismantled view of the rear door lock components.  Dimension A at the stepped adjuster holder should be 

0.5—2.0 mm. Turn the stepped adjuster holder to give the correct free play.

 

Ensure that the snipper button pivot holder 

is turned back to lock the pivot in position. 

Ensure  that the exterior handle operates 

correctly and has 0.5-2.0 mm free play at the stepped 
adjuster holder. Adjust the stepped adjuster holder if 
necessary. 

Check the operation of the door lock assem- 

bly before installing the plastic sealing sheet, the trim 
panel and the interior handles as previously described. 

EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE

 

To Remove and Install

 

Remove the interior handles, the trim panel 

and the plastic sealing sheet as previously described. 

Remove the exterior door handle retaining 

nuts from inside the inner door panel. 

(3)  Withdraw the door handle from the door. 
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure

 

with attention to the following points:

 

Ensure that  the exterior  handle operates 

correctly and has 0.5-2.0 mm free play at the stepped 
adjuster holder. Adjust the stepped adjuster if neces- 
sary. 

Check the operation of the door lock assem- 

bly before installing the plastic sealing sheet, the trim 
panel and the interior handle as previously described. 

 

Install  the  striker plate  to the door  pillar 

according to the pencil marks made on removal. 

Close the door and observe the alignment 

with the body panel. If necessary, loosen the striker 
plate retainer screws and move the striker plate in or 
out to achieve a flush fit between the door and the 
body panel. 

 

Installed view of the rear door lock striker plate. 

 

LOCK STRIKER PLATE

 

To Remove, Install and Adjust

 

Mark the rear door pillar around the striker 

plate with a soft lead pencil to aid assembly. 

Remove the retainer screws from the striker 

plate and remove the striker plate. Inspect the striker 
plate for wear or damage and renew as necessary. 

(5) If the door lifts or drops when the lock 

engages the striker plate, loosen the screws and move 
the striker plate up or down to eliminate the lift or 
drop.

 

NOTE: After each adjustment tighten the 
striker plate screws and check the adjust- 
ment. Readjust as necessary.

 

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4.    ENGINE BONNET

 

TO REMOVE, INSTAL AND ADJUST

 

Raise the engine bonnet and place covers on 

both front mudguards. Mark the hinge mountings on 
the bonnet with a soft lead pencil to aid assembly. 

Place a quantity of soft rag folded several 

times under each rear corner of the bonnet on the 
scuttle panel. 

Disconnect the windscreen washer hose from 

the bonnet at the tee piece. 

With the aid of an assistant supporting the 

bonnet, remove the retaining bolts and lift the bonnet 
from the vehicle. 

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure 

with attention to the following points:

 

Holding the bonnet in the position previ- 

ously  marked,  install  the bonnet  hinge  bolts 
and 
tighten to just over finger tight. 

Close the bonnet and by pushing with the 

hand, position the bonnet evenly in its opening. 

 

Open the bonnet carefully and tighten the 

mounting bolts. 

Check  for correct positioning and adjust 

again if necessary. 

Check the adjustment of the bonnet catch. 

When the bonnet is closed the bonnet should align 
with the front panels. When the catch is released the 
bonnet should pop up sufficiently to enable the safety 
catch to be released. 

If adjustment is necessary, mark the base 

position with a pencil, loosen the retaining bolts and 
move the catch in the desired direction. Tighten the 
bolts and recheck. 

NOTE: When adjusting the bonnet catch 
ensure that the bonnet striker plate is enter- 
ing centrally into the catch. Adjust the catch 
or the bonnet lunges if necessary.

 

(7)  When adjustment is complete, adjust the 

bump rubbers on the radiator support panel up or 
down by turning them to support the outer edges of 
the bonnet.

 

 

 

View of the bonnet hinge showing the retaining/adjust- 

ing bolts. 

 

5.    TAILGATE AND LOCK - HATCHBACK

 

TAILGATE

 

To Remove

 

Raise the tailgate and place protective covers 

over the surrounding paintwork. 

Using a soft lead pencil, mark around the 

tailgate hinges to aid assembly. 

Remove the sealing grommets from the tail- 

gate and disconnect the rear window washer hose. 

Prise out the tailgate trim panel retaining 

clips and maneuver the tailgate interior trim panel 
from the tailgate. 

Disconnect the wiring connectors) inside the 

tailgate and tie a piece of string to the connector(s). 

Pull the tailgate wiring from the tailgate, 

 

 

Installed view of the bonnet catch. 

View showing the right hand side tailgate components.

 

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leaving the ends of the string protruding from the 
tailgate. Untie the string.

 

NOTE: The string will be used to pull the 
wiring through the tailgate on installation. 
If the wiring is pulled from the tailgate 
without the string attached, installation will 
be very difficult.

 

With the aid of an assistant supporting the 

tailgate, prise out the ball joint stud snap locks from 
each upper strut ball joint using a small screwdriver. 

Remove the bolts retaining the hinges to the 

tailgate and carefully withdraw the tailgate from the 
vehicle. 

To Install and Adjust

 

With  the  aid of an assistant,  install  the 

tailgate in position on the hinges according to the 
marks made on removal and install the retaining bolts. 

Install the tailgate support struts and retain 

the ball joints with the snap locks. 

Pull the tailgate wiring through using the 

piece of string. Connect the wiring and install 
the 
tailgate trim panel. 

Close the tailgate and check the vertical and 

lateral alignment of the tailgate in relation to the 
body. 

If adjustment is required, loosen the tailgate 

hinge retaining bolts one hinge at a time and adjust 
the tailgate as required. 

If vertical adjustment is required, it will be 

necessary  to   remove  or  install  washers  under  the 
tailgate hinges. 

If required, adjust the striker plate using the 

procedure that follows. 

STRIKER PLATE

 

To Remove, Install and Adjust

 

Using a flat bladed screwdriver, prise out the 

trim plugs and remove the trim plate from above the 
striker. 

Using a soft lead pencil, scribe a line around 

the striker plate. 

 

 

Remove the striker plate retaining bolts and 

partially remove the striker plate. 

Disconnect the remote tailgate release cable 

from the striker plate and remove the striker plate 
from the vehicle. 

Inspect the striker plate for wear and renew 

it if necessary. 

Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure 

with attention to the following points:

 

Install the striker plate ensuring that it is in 

the position marked on dismantling and that the 
remote tailgate release cable is connected. Tighten the 
retaining bolts. 

Close the tailgate ensuring that the striker 

has actuated the locking mechanism. 

Check the alignment of the tailgate in its 

opening and adjust the locking action by moving the 
striker plate in the required direction. Tighten the 
retaining bolts securely. 

LOCK AND LOCK CYLINDER

 

To Remove and Install

 

Prise out the tailgate trim panel retaining 

clips and carefully maneuver the tailgate interior 
trim panel from the tailgate. 

Disconnect the actuating rod from the lock 

cylinder assembly. 

Disconnect the interior lamp switch wiring 

connector. 

 

 

Installed view of the striker plate assembly. Hatchback 

models. 

Dismantled view of the Hatchback lock and lock cylin- 

der.