Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Selection of Repair Tools
Tools for paintless dent repair are hammers, spoons, dollies and punches. Some popular hand tools for paintless dent repair and application examples are described below.
Choose suitable tools to repair the panel.
There are three basic tools being used. Levers, Glue System and Hotbox. The choice of tools will depend on the access to the damage and experience level of the technician.
| Levers (Paintless dent repair) | Glue system | Hotbox | |
| Access | 95% (Roof rail) | 30% | 10% |
| Experience | 6 months | 2 days | ½ day |
| Training/Practice | 2 days (6 months practice) | ½ day | ½ day |
Difficult Areas to Repair Dents on
| Index | Explanation |
| 1 | This area is difficult to repair due to access. Often the glue or Hotbox has to be used and with sharp dents it is limited |
| 2 | This area is difficult due to braces. It can be done with PDR but often the brace is in the way. |
| 3 | This area is also difficult to repair due to the double brace in the rail. Most of the time this area is done with the glue system |
Levers
Levers (1) are used in the open areas like on hoods, roofs and also on side panels without any braces.
Standard levers
Next to that there are tools which are mixed like the hook tools.
Then there are also special lever tools with different tips.
Wire tools
Wire tools (1) are used in areas which you can’t reach with lever tools. This is the case mostly behind braces or on tight places.
Standard Wires
Long wires
Tips of wire tools
Most tips on the wire tools are very similar due to the construction. The contact area is about 1mm. In order to make it soft, often tape is used.
Another important point is the shaving along the tool (1) shaft. It makes the access into the braces (2) much easier.
Light Stand
Over the years the light system has evolved from a single neon to multi lines and then to the reflector type light.
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Panel Repair Methods
(1) CORRECTION OF CONCAVE PANEL WITH SPOONS
Convex panels can be repaired with a hammer and punch. Concave panels can be repaired with a spoon if the following conditions are satisfied:
The spoon must ...
Other materials:
Work Procedure
Always perform the side radar alignment after performing the following work.
After removing and installing or replacing the side radar.
After removing and installing, replacing or repainting the rear bumper.
Side radar alignment conditions are following;
The vehicle speed is 20 km/h (13 MPH) or hig ...
Precautions for Removing Battery Terminal
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
The removal of 12V battery may cause a DTC detection error.
HOW TO DISCONNECT 12V BATTERY TERMINAL
Disconnect 12V battery terminal according to instruction described below.
Open the hood.
Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
Turn ignition switch to the OFF position with the d ...
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Without Dynamic Digital Suspension and Electronic Air Suspension
Remove tires. Refer to ROAD WHEEL TIRE : Removal & Installation.
Set suitable jack under lower link.
CAUTION:
Never damage lower link.
Remove brake hose bracket from steering knuckle. Refer to Removal and Installation.
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