Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: External Appearance
In body repair work, be careful not to overlook indirect damage. To avoid this, mechanical and structural analysis of the vehicle body is essential.
(1) OBSERVATION OF OVERALL VEHICLE
The extent of the impact damage
Twisting, bending, and inclination of the whole vehicle
Amount and location of damage: Check by examining the whole vehicle
Examples
Cracked or stressed paint
Cracked or broken glass
Broken stressed spot welds
Panel separations, deformation
Cracked or split seam sealer
(2) DETAILED OBSERVATION OF VEHICLE
Check for any gaps or dislocation at the welded seams of panels, or cracks in paint film, undercoating or sealing material.
(3) OBSERVATION OF FITTING
Examine the fit of various portions without lifting them.
Estimate the damage in the pillar and hinge portions.
Door alignment
Alignment of hood and trunk lid
How doors, hood, and trunk lid open and close
Smooth operation of windows
(4) CHECKING FOR MECHANICAL DAMAGE
Damage analysis also involves inspecting mechanical, steering and suspension parts for damage. When inspecting mechanical parts, look for signs of damage such as
Bent or damaged parts
Fluid leaks
Binding or noise when turning the steering wheel
(5) DAMAGE BY INERTIA
Check indirect damage such as a concave roof in frontend collisions, load damage and damage to the engine, which is insulated by rubber mounts.
Damaged or misaligned mounting points.
Determining Various Conditions of the Collision
Size, shape, position, rigidity, etc. of the other vehicle involved in the collision
Speed of both vehicles at the time of collision
Collision angle and direction
Number of occupants and their positio ...
Key Points in Choosing Repair Methods
Do not reduce strength when repairing panels. Avoid excessive hammering which may lead to extending the panel.
Also avoid prolonged heating.
Do not increase the strength of impact absorbing portions u ...
Other materials:
Engine Does Not Start When Intelligent Key Is Inside of Vehicle
Engine does not start when push-button ignition switch is pressed while carrying Intelligent Key.
NOTE:
The engine start function, door lock function, power distribution system, and NATS-IVIS/NVIS in the Intelligent Key system are closely related to each other regarding control. The vehicle security ...
Diagnosis Procedure
CHECK DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
Check door lock actuator (driver side).
Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>
GO TO 2.
NO>>
Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
REPLACE BCM
Replace BCM. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Confirm the operation after replac ...
Basic information
WARNING
Riding in the cargo area of a Nissan Armada is extremely hazardous. In
the event of a collision, occupants in these areas face a significantly higher
risk of severe injury or fatal consequences.
Never allow passengers to occupy any part of the Nissan Armada that is
not specifi ...
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