Identifying the Correct Quarter Window for Your Qashqai or Rogue Sport
Confirming the correct replacement glass for this compact crossover comes down to knowing that your vehicle shares a distinct, shortened body shell compared to the standard Rogue. Whether you drive a Canadian Qashqai from 2017 through 2023 or the American market Rogue Sport sold through 2022, the rear side glass stays identical across all S, SV, and SL trims. Both nameplates share Nissan’s J11 platform, which uses an entirely different rear glass curvature and dimension than the larger T32 or T33 Rogue. If a supplier tries to source a panel meant for a standard Rogue, it will not fit your side opening.
Every factory quarter panel on this crossover is a stationary tempered glass piece fixed directly into the rear pillar area behind the back doors. You do not need to check for embedded radio antennas, integrated heating wires, or optical driver-assist sensors, because Nissan never built any of those electronics into these rear side windows. Every trim level left the factory with dark privacy glass. When I source replacements for these vehicles, I rely exclusively on quality aftermarket glass manufactured by trusted global brands like XYG, Pilkington, FYG, or PGW to match the factory tint and contour.
| Position | NAGS Reference | OEM Part Reference | Glass Construction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right (Passenger Side) | FQ27383 (YPN / GTY) | 83312-6MA0A | Tempered Dark Privacy with Perimeter Moulding |
| Left (Driver Side) | FQ27384 (YPN / GTY) | 83313-6MA0A | Tempered Dark Privacy with Perimeter Moulding |
Moulding Profiles and Surrounding Body Architecture
The quarter window on the J11 body is bordered by three distinct exterior sections: the upper roof arch, the rear quarter sheet metal along the bottom edge, and the plastic C-pillar trim sitting flush against the rear passenger door shut-face. The replacement glass is manufactured with an encapsulated exterior black rubber moulding and integrated alignment pins attached directly to the perimeter. Because this moulding is molded straight onto the glass assembly, it cannot be transferred over from a broken original window or replaced as an individual trim piece.
If your window was shattered by road debris or vandalism, Nissan's warranty bulletin NTB17-019 specifically excludes coverage for glass broken by external impacts, meaning replacement is an out-of-pocket maintenance repair. While the window itself lacks complex electronics, the interior C-pillar and D-pillar cargo area plastics enclose the structural locating studs of the glass unit. Ensuring the interior plastic trim panels align cleanly with the newly set glass perimeter is an essential part of getting the cabin back to its quiet factory state.
Post-Replacement Inspection Checklist for Owners
Once the work is done, take a few minutes to inspect how the newly seated quarter window integrates with the body panels and interior lining of your crossover:
- Encapsulated moulding contact: Check that the pre-molded black rubber perimeter sits completely flat against the vehicle's painted roof arch and quarter panel without ripples or gaps.
- C-pillar door shut-face clearance: Open and close the rear passenger door to ensure the door's weatherstripping and exterior pillar trim do not catch the forward edge of the quarter window moulding.
- Privacy tint match: Compare the dark tint of the replacement quarter glass against the rear door roll-up window to verify that the factory-style privacy shading blends evenly across the side profile.
- Interior cargo trim seating: Inspect the plastic trim panels inside the luggage area around the C and D-pillars to make sure all retention clips were re-engaged flush against the body without bulging.
- Wind seal integrity: Listen for excessive air buffeting or whistling from the rear quarter corners during your first highway drive.
