NTB19-079
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: NTB19-079
Rear pillar molding replacement service information if the rear pillar molding needs to be replaced for any reason, refer to the service procedure starting on the next page.
Models from 2019
2019 NISSAN MAXIMA |
Models from 2018
2018 NISSAN MAXIMA |
Models from 2017
2017 NISSAN MAXIMA |
Models from 2016
2016 NISSAN MAXIMA |
Classification: Reference: BT19-011 Date: NTB19-079 October 11, 2019 REAR PILLAR MOLDING REPLACEMENT APPLIED VEHICLES: 2016 - 2019 Maxima (A36) SERVICE INFORMATION If the rear pillar molding needs to be replaced for any reason, refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE starting on the next page. Rear pillar molding Figure 1 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. 1/7 SERVICE PROCEDURE Mounting for the rear pillar molding on 2016 – 2019 Maxima now requires a 19/64th inch (7.5 mm) mounting hole for the rear clip and urethane adhesive installed in 2 locations. ALL rear pillar moldings on 2016 – 2019 Maxima must now be installed using this method. Figure 2 1. Measure the rear pillar moldings rearmost clip mounting hole diameter. HINT: Use a 19/64th inch (7.5 mm) drill bit to check mounting hole diameter. If a 19/64th inch (7.5 mm) drill bit DOES fit, skip to step 9 on page 5. If a 19/64th inch (7.5 mm) drill bit DOES NOT fit, continue to step 2 on the next page. Figure 3 2/7 NTB19-079 2. Apply tape to mask off the rearmost clip mounting hole area. Figure 4 3. Apply masking tape to the 19/64th drill bit, leaving 1.57 inches (40 mm) exposed for reference purposes. Figure 5 4. Figure 6 Drill a 19/64th inch (7.5 mm) hole no more than 1.57 inches (40 mm) deep. To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not drill more than 1.57 inches (40mm) deep, otherwise the drill bit will contact internal body panels. Figure 7 3/7 NTB19-079 5. Clean all burrs and metal shavings from the drilled hole and surrounding area. 6. Coat the bare metal using a zinc-rich primer similar to RUST-OLEUM® Cold Galvanizing Compound shown in Figure 8. a. Spray a small amount of zinc-rich primer onto a cotton swab as shown in Figure 9, below. b. Apply zinc-rich primer to the bare metal of the drilled hole as shown in Figure 10, below. Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 7. Allow sufficient time for the primer to dry. (Refer to the instructions supplied with the primer to ensure sufficient drying time.) 8. After the primer has dried, apply touch-up paint. (Refer to the instructions supplied with the touch-up paint to ensure sufficient drying time.) 4/7 NTB19-079 9. Remove any existing urethane from the areas shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12, below. To prevent rust from forming, apply touch up paint if the paint is scratched while removing the urethane. Figure 12 Figure 11 10. Apply Betaseal™ 43533 glass primer onto the newly cleaned rear pillar finisher areas shown in Figure 14, below. Betaseal™ 43533 glass primer HINT: Allow the Betaseal™ 43533 glass primer to dry for AT LEAST 20 seconds or the urethane will NOT adhere to the rear pillar finisher. Figure 13 30 mm 15 mm 15 mm 30 mm Figure 14 5/7 NTB19-079 11. Apply Betaseal™ 57302N urethane in a circular motion starting from the outside to the inside of the rear pillar finisher, as indicated by the arrows in Figure 15 and Figure 16, below. Apply the urethane to a height of 8 mm and a width of 10 mm. Finish here (inside) Start here (outside) Figure 15 Finish here Finish here (center) (inside) Start here (outside) Start here (outside) Figure 16 12. Align the rear pillar finisher with the clip mounting holes in the vehicle. 13. Push the rear pillar finisher IN toward the vehicle body until the clips are fully seated. 14. Inspect fitment and ensure rear pillar finisher and surrounding area is clean. 15. Allow 24 hours for the Betaseal™ 57302N urethane to cure. 6/7 NTB19-079 PARTS INFORMATION DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY Rear pillar molding, left 78873 – 9DJ0A 1 Rear pillar molding, right 78872 – 9DJ0A 1 Betaseal™ 57302N urethane (1) 999MP - 57302NP (As needed) Betaseal™ 43533 glass primer (2) 999MP - 43533PP (As needed) RUST-OLEUM Cold Galvanizing 7785830 (As needed) Compound (3) (1) The DOW® automotive chemical Betaseal™ 57302N urethane adhesive is recommended. Equivalent products may be used. (2) The DOW® automotive chemical Betaseal™ 43533 glass primer is recommended. Equivalent products may be used. (3) The RUST-OLEUM Cold Galvanizing Compound is recommended. Equivalent products may be used. CLAIMS INFORMATION Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding: DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT Repair Rear Pillar Molding (1) BX6VAA (2) (2) 0.3 (1) Reference the electronic parts catalog and use the appropriate Rear Fender Molding as the Primary Failed Part (PFP). (2) Use Appropriate Symptom and Diagnosis Code for concern. EXPENSE CODE 067 DESCRIPTION Sealant/Primer MAX AMOUNT $4.95 AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE October 11, 2019 NTB19-079 DESCRIPTION Original bulletin published 7/7 NTB19-079