Description
To provide improved corrosion prevention, the following anti-corrosive measures have been implemented in NISSAN production plants. When repairing or replacing body panels, it is necessary to use the same anti-corrosive measures.
ANTI-CORROSIVE PRECOATED STEEL (GALVANNEALED STEEL)
To improve repairability and corrosion resistance, a new type of anticorrosive precoated steel sheet has been adopted replacing conventional zinc-coated steel sheet.
Galvannealed steel is electroplated and heated to form Zinc-iron alloy, which provides excellent and long term corrosion resistance with cationic electrodeposition primer.
NISSAN Genuine Service Parts are fabricated from galvannealed steel. Therefore, it is recommended that GENUINE NISSAN PARTS or equivalent be used for panel replacement to maintain the anti-corrosive performance built into the vehicle at the factory.
PHOSPHATE COATING TREATMENT AND CATIONIC ELECTRODEPOSITION PRIMER
A phosphate coating treatment and a cationic electrodeposition primer, which provide excellent corrosion protection, are employed on all body components.
CAUTION: Confine paint removal during welding operations to an absolute minimum.
NISSAN Genuine Service Parts are also treated in the same manner. Therefore, it is recommended that GENUINE NISSAN PARTS or an equivalent be used for panel replacement to maintain anti-corrosive performance built into the vehicle at the factory.
Anti-corrosive Wax
To improve corrosion resistance, anti-corrosive wax is applied inside the body sill and inside other closed sections.
Accordingly, when replacing these parts, be sure to apply anti-corrosive wax to the appropriate areas of the new parts. Select an excellent anti-corrosive wax which will penetrate after application and has a long shelf life.
DOOR
Anti-corrosive wax coated
portions
Undercoating
The underside of the floor and wheelhouse are undercoated to prevent rust, vibration, noise and stone chipping.
Therefore, when such a panel is replaced or repaired, apply undercoating to that part. Use an undercoating which is rust preventive, soundproof, vibration-proof, shock-resistant, adhesive, and durable
PRECAUTIONS IN UNDERCOATING
Undercoated portions (for all
destination)
Sealed portions
Stone Guard Coat
To prevent damage caused by stones, the lower outer body panel (fender, door, etc.) have an additional layer of Stone Guard Coating over the ED primer coating. When replacing or repairing these panels, apply Stone Guard coating to the same portions as before. Use a coating which is rust preventive, durable, shock-resistant and has a long shelf life.
Stone guard coated portions
Body Sealing
The following figure shows the areas which are sealed at the factory. Sealant which has been applied to these areas should be smooth and free from cuts or gaps. Care should be taken not to apply an excess amount of sealant and not to allow other unaffected parts to come into contact with the sealant.
Front
Sealed portions
Front
Sealed portions
Front
Sealed portions
Headlining
Exploded View
WITHOUT MOONROOF
Map lamp assembly bracket
Headlining
Assist grip (without coat hanger)
Map lamp assembly
Sun visor holder (LH/RH)
Sun visor (RH)
Sun visor cover
Sun visor (LH)
Headlining cover
Assist grip (with coat hanger ...
Special Cautions to Ensure the Safe Disposal of Sodium-filled Exhaust
Valves
Handling and disposal of sodium-filled exhaust valves requires special
care and consideration. Under conditions such as breakage with
subsequent contact with water, metal sodium which lines the inner
portion of exhaust valve will react violently, forming sodium hydroxide
and hydrogen which may r ...
Headlight control switch
Type A (if so equipped)
When turning the switch to the
position,
the front parking, tail, license plate and
instrument panel lights come on.
When turning the switch to the
position,
the headlights come on and all the other
lights remain on.
Type B (if so equipped)
...