Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Hammering
Elongation of aluminum alloy during hammering will be greater than with steel plates. Therefore, a wooden or plastic hammer should be used with a softer blow to prevent stretching and work hardening of panels. Observe the following in case body filler is applied after hammering.
Apply wash primer and let it dry for 1 hour at 20°C (68°F) before applying body filler.
Use putty that can be used for aluminum panels. Do not perform forced drying because the coefficient of linear expansion is twice as much as that of sheet steel.
Sanding
Aluminum alloy panels are softer than steel plates. It is important to select the proper type and grade of sanding disc. Also, care must be taken not to overgrind the surface.
Because aluminum powder ...
Heating Repair
While hammering work is being performed during the rough repair stage, the area needs to be heated. First, cover your hand with a glove (cloth material), and then place hand on the reverse side of the ...
Other materials:
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove radiator air guide upper. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove front combination lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove active grille shutter upper side mounting bolts. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove hood lock assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Disen ...
Inspection and Adjustment
WARNING:
INSPECTION
Check brake pad wear thickness from an inspection hole on cylinder body. Check using a scale if necessary.
Wear thickness : Refer to Front Disc Brake.
ADJUSTMENT
Burnish contact surfaces between disc rotor and brake pads according to the following procedure after refinishing ...
System temporarily unavailable
Condition A:
In the Nissan Armada, the LDW and I-LI warning and assist features may be temporarily
unavailable under specific operating conditions. These systems are designed to function
only when appropriate driving parameters are met.
When the turn signal is activated and the Nissan Armad ...
0.0065