Clarifying the Side Glass Layout on the Murano
If you are searching for a broken vent glass on this crossover, what you are actually dealing with is the stationary rear quarter glass. The side doors do not have mini vent panes or division bars; both front and rear passenger doors carry single, full-frame roll-down windows. Nissan built the stationary side glass exclusively into the rear cargo aperture behind the C-pillar, tying it directly into the exterior bodylines.
Every trim level—from the base S and mid-tier SV up to the SL and Platinum—uses the exact same glass format here. It is an encapsulated pane featuring deep-tinted solar privacy glass from the factory. Because it sits flush against the rear quarter aperture panel rather than inside a door frame, there are no movable regulators or run channels involved. It also lacks defroster elements, radio antenna grids, or embedded sensors, keeping the glass unit itself straightforward despite its specialized exterior form.
The Floating Roof Design and Alignment Around the D-Pillar
The defining visual element of this vehicle is Nissan's signature floating roof effect, and the quarter window is central to how that look is achieved. The upper edge meets the sweeping roof arch moulding, while the trailing edge sits directly against the blacked-out D-pillar applique. If this glass is smashed, road debris and shattered fragments often get caught behind the cargo area interior quarter trim panels, requiring careful interior cleanup before setting the replacement.
| Component / Position | Factory Reference Detail | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Side (RH) Quarter Glass | 83300-5AA0A | Encapsulated perimeter gasket, factory dark tint |
| Driver Side (LH) Quarter Glass | 83301-5AA0A | Encapsulated perimeter gasket, factory dark tint |
| Adjoining Exterior Trim | D-Pillar Applique | Black gloss trim creating the floating roof visual line |
Whenever someone contacts me with broken cargo glass on this model, I load the replacement panel and can generally be on-site about sixty minutes after you confirm the booking. Getting the replacement properly seated is critical because of the exterior aerodynamics. The aftermarket replacement glass comes with an integrated polyurethane perimeter seal that must mate evenly with the quarter panel sheet metal. If the trailing margin alongside that gloss-black D-pillar trim is skewed, the step-down gap catches crosswinds at highway speeds and causes an irritating exterior wind whistle.
Interior Protection and Cargo Panel Fitment
On the Z52 platform, the inner perimeter of the stationary quarter glass sits tucked behind molded interior trim sections that line the luggage compartment. When replacement glass is installed, the edge margins must clear these textured plastic panels without rubbing. A panel forced too tightly against the inner cargo trim will transmit cabin vibrations, while one set too far outward disrupts the aerodynamic transition from the side sheet metal to the rear liftgate edge.
