Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Examination of Panel Damage
CAUTION:
This repair method should not be used on rails and reinforcements.
It is difficult to find minor deformation or panel irregularity, particularly, at the final stage of repair. This section explains how to determine if a vehicle has minor panel deformation.
(1) VISUAL CHECK
Check the affected portion of the panel by carefully examining the deformation in the light reflected on the surface.
(2) What is Light? (General Contrast)
One of the major weak points is not being able to see the extent of the damage and correctly analyzing the damage and repair process.
For this it is necessary to look at the panel correctly.
The basic of a light is the contrast and a line. The bigger the contrast the better you can see the damage. At first use a light contrast in the distance to see the damage. Use the contrast as a scanner which you can move over the surface.
Once you have found a good contrast line (A) it can be used to see the damage precisely (B). The most ideal would be to use a PDR type light as with it you will be able to see the full extent of the damage.
At first use a light contrast in the distance to see the damage.
(3) TOUCH CHECK
Lightly place a hand on the surface of the panel and move it forward/backward and right/left to judge by touch with the palm of a hand. Slide and move a hand from an undamaged surface to a damaged part, all the way to the undamaged surface on the other side.
NOTE:
Wearing work gloves makes it easier to tell the difference.
(4) CHECK WITH PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR (PDR) LIGHT
Refer to Light Stand.
Basic Types of Damage
The first thing we look at is the dent. This is also the case when you repair a dent. You always should look at the damage first. The important thing to look at is the center of the dent. The depth of ...
Elastic VS. Plastic Deformation
Elastic deformation: If pressed, the deformed portion will move or further deform.
Plastic deformation: If pressed, the deformed portion will remain unchanged, and other portions will move.
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Other materials:
Work Flow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
GET INFORMATION FOR SYMPTOM
Check operation condition of the function that is malfunctioning.
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CHECK DTC
Check DTC.
Perform the following procedure if DTC is detected.
Record DTC (Print them out using CONSULT).
Erase DTC.
Are any symptoms describ ...
Removal & Installation
WARNING:
REMOVAL
Remove engine cover. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove ignition coil. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove spark plug with a spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
: 14 mm (0.55 in)
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
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