Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Precautions for Body Repair

WARNING:

WARNING:

• The repair information in this section is intended for trained body repair technicians who have attained a high level of skill and experience (e.g. ASE Collision Repair Certification, I-CAR Professional Development Program [PDP] training, etc.) in repairing collision damaged vehicles using appropriate tools and equipment. Performing repairs without the proper training, tools or equipment could damage the vehicle or cause personal injury or death to you or others.

• The information in this Body Repair Manual is a guideline for repairing collision damaged vehicles. However, this information cannot cover all possible ways that a vehicle can be damaged. As such, the body repair technician is responsible for making sure that the repair does not affect the structural integrity or safety of the vehicle. Improper repair of a damaged vehicle may result in a collision, property damage, personal injury or death.

• Nissan recommends using only new genuine Nissan replacement body parts. Use of used, salvaged or aftermarket body parts is not recommended by Nissan. Non-genuine Nissan components may affect the vehicle's structural integrity and crash safety performance, which could result in serious personal injury or death in an accident.

• Technicians are encouraged to read the Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) in order to ensure that the original functions and quality of the vehicle are maintained. The Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) contains additional information, including cautions and warnings, that are not including in this manual. Technicians should refer to both manuals to ensure proper repair.

• Please note that this information is prepared for worldwide usage, and as such, certain procedures might not apply in some regions or countries.

The symbols used in this section for welding operations are shown below.

Symbol marks	Description
″Number″	″Number″ after symbol mark is the total number of welds to apply. Example 1: ″4″A = 4 MIG plug welds for 3-panel plug weld method. Example 2: ″1″× 20 (0.79) = 1 MIG seam weld by length 20 mm (0.79 in).
	2-panel spot weld
	3-panel spot weld
	MIG plug weld
		For 3-panel plug weld method
	MIG seam weld / Point weld
	Rivet

• Front pillar butt joint can be determined anywhere within shaded area as shown in the figure. The best location for the butt joint is at position A due to the construction of the vehicle.

  

• Determine cutting position and record distance from the locating indent. Use this distance when cutting the service part. Cut outer front pillar over 60 mm (2.36 in) above the inner front pillar cut position.

  

• Prepare a cutting jig to make outer pillar easier to cut. Also, this will permit the service part to be accurately cut at the joint position.

  

• An example of cutting operation using a cutting jig is as per the following.

  

1. Mark cutting lines.

   A: Cut position of outer pillar

   B: Cut position of inner pillar

2. Align cutting line with notch on jig. Clamp jig to pillar.

3. Cut outer pillar along groove of jig (at position A).

4. Remove jig and cut remaining portions.

5. Cut inner pillar at position B in same manner.

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