Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Rough Cutting of Panel
Most body panels are joined by spot welding. It is difficult to cut them at the welded portion.
To shorten work time, pull the damaged portion roughly, them cut near the panel joint in advance so that tools can be used properly to cut the spot welded portion. It is commonly used on panels having complicated structures.
Cutting body panel and service panels by leaving an overlap tolerance is also called rough cutting.
Use the cutting tools properly according to the portion to be cut, panel thickness, and panel structure.
Tools commonly used for this purpose and their features are described below:
(1) ROUGH CUTTING USING AN AIR SAW
(a) Major application
Members and pillars including side member, cross member, rear pillar, etc..
(b) Features
Clear cut line. Suitable for cutting both thin and comparatively thick sheet metal.
(2) ROUGH CUTTING USING AN AIR CHISEL
(a) Major application
Thin sheet metal including the rear fender and rear floor
(b) Features
Faster cutting speed
High noise level
Not applicable to thick sheet metal
Irregular cut line
Excessive sparking
(3) ROUGH CUTTING WITH AN OXY-ACETYLENE CUTTING TORCH
(a) Major application
Thick sheet metal including side member, cross member, hoodledge, etc..
(b) Features
Faster cutting speed
Welded Panel Replacement Procedure
NOTE:
When welding and dressing the parts, cover up holes of these parts with tape to prevent debris from entering.
Assembly panel replacement or partial panel replacement
Assembly panel replacement ...
Cutting Off Welded Portions
A vehicle body is constructed by using three different welding methods [spot welding, MAG and brazing]. Cutting welded portion by these methods is described below.
Spot welding is generally used on tw ...
Other materials:
Work Flow
DETAILED FLOW
INTERVIEW FOR MALFUNCTION
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SELF-DIAGNOSIS WITH CONSULT
With CONSULT
Perform self-diagnosis of “Display unit” using CONSULT. Refer to CONSULT Function.
NOTE:
Skip to step 4 of the diagnosis procedure if “Display unit” is not displayed.
Is any DTC detect ...
Recycle Refrigerant
WARNING:
Always use HFO-1234yf for A/C refrigerant. If CFC-12 or HFC-134a is accidentally charged, A/C compressor is damaged due to insufficient lubrication.
Always observe and follow precautions described on refrigerant container and service manual. Incorrect handling may result in an explosion of ...
ENGINE COOLANT : Draining
WARNING:
WARNING:
To avoid being scalded, never change engine coolant when the engine is hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around reservoir tank cap and carefully remove reservoir tank cap.
First, turn reservoir tank cap a quarter of a turn to release built up pressure. Then turn reservoir tank cap all the wa ...
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