Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Spoons

Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Body Exterior, Doors, Roof & Vehicle Security / Body Repair — Fundamentals / Service Information / Spoons

Spoons are made of steel, and one or both ends are flat. Spoons are used as dollies in narrow spaces or as pry bars.

(1) TYPES AND FEATURES OF SPOONS

	General purpose spoon	This spoon has a gently curved surface and sharply curved ends. It is widely used in automobile body repair work.
	Long spoon	This spoon has a long handle and thin, rigid faces. It is used primarily for prying.
	Curved spoon	The handle of this spoon is comparatively short. It has a wide curved blade. This spoon is used for smoothing.
	Flat spoon	This spoon has a short handle and a wide, flat blade. When the spoon is placed on the panel and hammered, the force disperses over a wide area.
	High crown spoon	This spoon has a wide hooked blade. It is used for repairing narrow body panel spaces such as inside of outer sill panel.
	Sickle-shaped spoon	This spoon has a wide, gently curved surface with a thin end. It can be inserted into very narrow gaps between panels.

(2) SELECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SPOONS

Select spoons suitable for the particular panel shape and internal structure.

The precautions described for the hammer and dolly also apply to spoons. Do not damage the surface which comes into direct contact with the panel during repair work.

(3) HOW TO USE SPOONS

(a) Insert the spoon into tight spaces such as inside of door, and use as a dolly.

(b) Place a spoon between two panels and pry out the concave portion.

(d) The figure to shows an example of incorrect spoon usage. There is no fulcrum point for the spoon.

If a spoon is used in this way, insufficient force is applied to the mating face, and the spoon cannot act as a dolly.

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