Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: City Models

Exploded View

	Front bumper side bracket RH		Front bumper side retainer RH		Front bumper retainer
	Front bumper side stay RH		Front bumper reinforcement		Seal
	Front bumper energy absorber A		Front bumper energy absorber B		Front bumper fascia
	Front bumper side finisher RH		License plate bracket		Front bumper side finisher LH
	Front bumper side grille LH		U nut		Front bumper bracket LH
	Front bumper side duct LH		Front bumper side bracket LH		Front bumper side retainer LH
	Front bumper side stay LH		Front bumper side grille RH		Front bumper grille
	Front bumper bracket RH		Front bumper side duct RH		Grommet
	: Clip
	: Pawl
	: Always replace after every disassembly.
, , , , , , , , : Indicates that the part is connected at points with same symbol in actual vehicle.

Removal and Installation

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Front bumper fascia assembly is made of resin. Never apply excessive force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.

REMOVAL

Remove front grille. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove front bumper energy absorber A.

Disengage active grille shutter fixing clips .

Disengage fixing clips and pawls, and then remove front bumper side finisher (LH and RH).

	: Clip
	: Pawl

Remove front bumper fascia fixing clips .

Remove front spoiler. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove fixing bolts .

Remove fixing bolts .

Remove fixing screws and fender protector fixing clips .

Apply protective tapes (A) on the part to protect it from damage.

Pull front bumper fascia assembly side toward the vehicle side to disengage the fitting of front bumper side bracket and front bumper fascia assembly side according to the numerical order 1→2 as shown by the arrows in the figure.

: Pawl

CAUTION:

When disengage front bumper fascia assembly, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.

Disconnect front sonar sensor harness connector.

Disconnect front side radar harness connector (if equipped).

Remove front bumper fascia assembly.

CAUTION:

When removing front bumper fascia assembly, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.

Remove the following parts after removing front bumper fascia assembly.

• Front sonar sensor. Refer to SONAR SENSOR (FRONT) : Removal & Installation.

• Front side radar (if equipped). Refer to Removal and Installation.

• License plate bracket

• U nuts

• Front bumper grille

• Front bumper side grille (LH and RH)

• Front bumper side duct (LH and RH)

• Front bumper bracket (LH and RH)

• Grommets

Remove seal.

Remove mounting nuts, and then remove front bumper retainer.

Remove mounting bolts, and then remove front bumper side retainer (LH and RH).

Remove active grille shutter fixing clip and mounting nuts. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove mounting nuts, and then remove front bumper reinforcement.

Remove mounting bolts, and then remove front bumper side stay (LH and RH).

Disengage fixing pawls, and then remove front bumper energy absorber B.

Remove front bumper side bracket (LH and RH) fixing screws.

Disengage fixing pawls, and then remove front bumper side bracket (LH and RH).

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Perform side radar alignment (with side radar). Refer to Work Procedure.

• Always replace front bumper energy absorber A and seal with a new one.

NOTE:

• The following table shows the specified values for checking normal installation status.

• Fitting adjustment cannot be performed.

  

  Portion		Clearance	Surface height difference
  Front bumper fascia assembly – Front grille	–	0.5 - 3.5 mm (0.020 - 0.138 in)	—
  	–	0.5 - 3.5 mm (0.020 - 0.138 in)	—
  Front bumper fascia assembly – Front bumper side finisher	–	0.1 - 1.9 mm (0.004 - 0.075 in)	0.1 - 1.9 mm (0.004 - 0.075 in)
  Front bumper fascia assembly – Front combination lamp	–	1.6 - 4.2 mm (0.063 - 0.165 in)	—
  Front bumper fascia assembly – Front fender assembly	–	0.1 - 0.9 mm (0.004 - 0.035 in)	(–0.5) – (+1.5) mm [(–0.020) – (+0.059) in]

• If front bumper fascia is replaced with new one, make holes for license plate bracket installation in front bumper fascia with a drill as shown in the figure.

  

  	Front bumper fascia
  	vehicle center		License plate bracket installation hole		R end

  Dimension
  D: Distance from vehicle center	: 127.5 mm (5.020 in)
  E: Distance from vehicle center	: 78.6 mm (3.094 in)
  F: Distance from R end of front bumper fascia	: 61.2 mm (2.409 in)
  G: Hole size	: φ 5.0 mm (0.197 in)
  H: Distance from R end of front bumper fascia	: 149.7 mm (5.894 in)

Inspection

SIDE RADAR IRRADIATION AREA

• For side radar irradiation area, refer to the figure below.

  

  	Front bumper fascia
  	Side radar irradiation area		Reference point (R end)
  C	65 mm (2.56 in) (character line)	D	105 mm (4.13 in) (character line)	E	270mm (10.63 in) (horizontal line)
  F	110 mm (4.33 in) (vertical line)	G	260 mm (10.24 in) (horizontal line, reference dimension)

• The dimensions are along the bumper fascia surface between each reference point.

• Repairs in the side radar irradiation area may affect side radar performance. Carefully check the dimensions noted under the diagram.

REPAIR AND MENDING OF IRRADIATION AREA OF SIDE RADAR

CAUTION:

For repair and mending of irradiation area of side radar, be careful with the following.

• Do not leave cracks, scratches and deformations in the side radar irradiation area.

• Side radar performance may be affected by the repair of irradiation area of bumper. Carefully follow these instructions when repairing the bumper of a vehicle equipped with side radars.

  Repair of bumper's side radar irradiation area			Prohibited/Allowed	Additional Details
  1	Installation of stickers, accessories, aluminum tape and wrapping film, etc.		Prohibited	Including transparent ones.
  2	Coating and wax, etc.		Allowed	Must follow the procedures in operation manual.
  3	Repairing of cuts, holes, cracks, scratches and deformations		Prohibited	-
  4	Paint repair	Putty applying	Prohibited	-
  		Color Base Painting (including primer for plastic, primer surfacer, etc.)	Allowed (with conditions)	Existing paint film within the irradiation area must be removed first. Only one layer of color base coat may be applied and recoating is not allowed. Use only body exterior paint colors approved for this model. After applying color base paint inside the radar irradiation area, perform side radar alignment, even if bumper is not removed/reinstalled. Refer to Work Procedure.
  		Clear painting	Allowed (with conditions)	Clear paint must be applied uniformly with only one layer inside the irradiation area. (No clear paint fading-out or recoating inside the area is allowed.) After applying clear paint inside the radar irradiation area, perform side radar alignment, even if bumper is not removed/reinstalled. Refer to Work Procedure.
  5	Removal of dust from surface to be painted by polishing, buffing, and base treatment before coating.		Allowed	-

For details of each instruction, refer to followings.

1. Installation of sticker, accessories, aluminum tape and wrapping film, etc.

   Do not install sticker, accessories, aluminum tape and wrapping tape, etc. to side radar irradiation area. (Including transparent one)

2. Coating and wax, etc.

   • It is possible to apply coating and wax to side radar irradiation area.

   • Surface treatment at the start of the work can be applied.

3. Repair of cuts, holes, cracks, scratches and deformations.

   The repair inside radar irradiation area is prohibited. Be sure to perform new front bumper replacement. Refer to Removal and Installation.

   Cannot be repaired

   	Side radar
   	Irradiation area		Existing paint film		Bumper fascia plastic

4. Paint repair

   Putty application: Prohibited

   • Radar irradiation area cannot be repaired by applying putty. (Both partial applications are prohibited)

   Color base painting: Allowed (with conditions)

   NOTE:

   To minimize the influence on side radar performance which may cause by color base painting, follow the instructions below:

   • To remove all existing paint films inside radar irradiation area by using #800 sandpaper.

   • If removing existing paint films causes scratches on the surface, perform replacement with a new bumper.

   • Color base (including plastic primer and primer surfacer) painting can be performed only once inside radar irradiation area and recoating is not allowed. (Definition of once is until the color base coat is dyed, not the times of sprays.)

   • When applying primer tinted sealer, etc., use the product which is recommended by paint supplier to improve the hiding of color base and reduce color base coat thickness.

   • When spray mist may stick on the reverse side of the bumper fascia, conduct to perform masking on the reverse side of the bumper to prevent spray mist adhesion.

   • Only the body exterior colors adopted for this model can be painted.

   • To use the paint suppliers, products which are approved by Nissan. Please contact each paint supplier accordingly for more information.

   • Step 1 : Before repair

     Can be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Existing paint film		Bumper fascia plastic

   • Step 2 : After removing existing paint film

     Can be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Existing paint film		Bumper fascia plastic

   • Step 3 : After color base and clear painting are performed.

     Can be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Existing paint film		Bumper fascia plastic
     	Clear paint film		Color base paint film

   Conditions that color base painting cannot be performed:

   • Painting on existing paint films inside irradiation area is not allowed. (Both block painting and fade-out painting are prohibited.)

     Cannot be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Clear paint film		Color base paint film
     	Existing paint film *1		Bumper fascia plastic

     *1 : Painting on remaining paint films is not allowed.

   • Color base recoating is not allowed.

     Cannot be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Clear paint film		Color base paint film
     	Bumper fascia plastic

   Clear painting: Allowed (with conditions)

   • Clear painting can be performed only once inside radar irradiation area, on existing new vehicle paint films (including newly painted bumper for replacement). Definition of once is until the color coat is formed, not the times of sprays.

   • Conditions that clear painting can be performed:

   • When color base painting area (plastic primer, putty, primer surfacer, pearl base, color clear base and under clear, etc.) does not cover the irradiation area and clear painting is uniformly performed.

     Can be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Clear paint film		Color base paint film
     	Existing new vehicle paint films		Bumper fascia plastic

   • When clear painting is uniformly performed inside the irradiation area. (The whole part is painted.)

     Can be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Clear paint film		Existing new vehicle paint films
     	Bumper fascia plastic

   Conditions that clear painting cannot be performed:

   • When clear painting is not uniformly performed inside the irradiation area. (Clear paint fade-out is prohibited.)

     Cannot be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Clear paint film		Color base paint film
     	Existing new vehicle paint films		Bumper fascia plastic

   • When clear paint recoating is performed inside the irradiation area.

     Cannot be performed

     	Side radar
     	Irradiation area		Clear paint film		Existing new vehicle paint films
     	Bumper fascia plastic

5. Polishing on paint surface

   Polishing is allowed (including removing dust on the paint surface, gloss improvement, base treatment before coating, etc.).