2011 NISSAN TIIDA Panel

BL-306
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BODY REPAIR
• The repair of reinforcements (such as side members) by heat-ing is not recommended since it may weaken the component.
When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above
550° C (1,022° F).
Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.
(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropri-
ate.)
• When straightening body panels, use caution in pulling any HSS panel. Because HSS is very strong, pulling may cause
deformation in adjacent portions of the body. In this case,
increase the number of measuring points, and carefully pull
the HSS panel.
• When cutting HSS panels, avoid gas (torch) cutting if possible. Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due
to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum
margin of 50 mm (1.97in).
• When welding HSS panels, use spot welding whenever possi- ble in order to minimize weakening surrounding areas due to
heat.
If spot welding is impossible, use M.I.G. welding. Do not use
gas (torch) welding because it is inferior in welding strength.
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• The spot weld on HSS panels is harder than that of an ordi- nary steel panel.
Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a low
speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase drill bit
durability and facilitate the operation.
2. Precautions in spot welding HSS This work should be performed under standard working condi-
tions. Always note the following when spot welding HSS:
• The electrode tip diameter must be sized properly according tothe metal thickness.
• The panel surfaces must fit flush to each other, leaving no gaps.
• Follow the specifications for the proper welding pitch.
Unit: mm
Rear fender hemming process
1. A wheel arch is to be installed and hemmed over left and right outer wheel house.
2. In order to hem the wheel arch, it is necessary to repair any damaged or defaced parts around outer wheel house.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the area that is to be glued around outer wheelhouse is undamaged or defaced.
Procedure of the hemming process
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Thickness (t) Minimum pitch ( )
0.6 (0.024)
0.8 (0.031)
1.0 (0.039)
1.2 (0.047)
1.6 (0.063)
1.8 (0.071) 10 (0.39) or over
12 (0.47) or over
18 (0.71) or over
20 (0.79) or over
27 (1.06) or over
31 (1.22) or over
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2011 Versa

BL-308
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BODY REPAIR
• Peel off old bonding material on the surface of outer wheelhouseand clean thoroughly.
• Peel off a primer coat in the specified area where new adhesive is
to be applied on rear fender (the replacing part).
• Apply new adhesive to both specified areas of outer wheelhouse and rear fender.
• Attach rear fender to the body of the car, and weld the required part except the hemming part.
• Bend the welded part starting from the center of the wheel arch
gradually with a hammer and a dolly. (Also hem the end of the
flange.)
• Hemming with a hammer is conducted to an approximate angle of
80 degrees.
• Starting from the center, hem the wheel arch gradually, using slight back and forth motion with a hemming tool.
• Seal up the area around the hemmed end of the flange.
Foam RepairINFOID:0000000005929455
During factory body assembly, foam insulators are installed in certain body panels and locations around the
vehicle. Use the following procedure(s) to replace any factory-installed foam insulators.
URETHANE FOAM APPLICATIONS
Use commercially available spray foam for sealant (foam material) repair of material used on vehicle. Read
instructions on product for fill procedures.
FILL PROCEDURES
1. Fill procedures after installation of service part. 3M automix panel bond 8115,
or any equivalents
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BL-310
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BODY REPAIR
Sedan
1. Body side outer2. Front pillar lower reinforcement 3. Body side insulation (foam) front pil-
lar
4. Roof panel assembly 5. Body side insulation (Foam) rear
roof rail 6. Rear roof rail assembly
7. Body side insulation strip, center pil- lar 8. Body side insulation strip, rear pillar
lower 9. Body side insulation strip, rear pillar
upper
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REAR PANEL
Hatchback
Change parts z Rear fender zRear fender corner zRear combination lamp base
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BL-332
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BODY REPAIR
Sedan
Change partsz Rear end crossmember zRear panel assembly zRear bumper fascia brackets
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REAR FLOOR REAR
• Work after rear panel assembly has been removed.
Hatchback
Change parts z Rear end crossmember zRear panel assembly zRear bumper fascia brackets
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REAR SIDE MEMBER EXTENSION
Hatchback
• Work after rear panel assembly and rear floor rear have been removed.
Change parts z Rear floor rear
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