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cool down before performing the
operation.
. Burrs or projecting portions of me-
tal components may cause unex-
pected injury to your fingers or
arms. Pay special attention in re-
gard to your safety while removing
and installing these parts. Wear
work gloves and protective arm
covers.
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ference with other parts.
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formed.
. The 4 bolts are tightened to tem-
porarily install the 4WD shift motor
so that water, dirt or sand does not
enter inside the system. Therefore,
they should only be tightened to the
proper tightening torque. It is re-
commended you contact a NISSAN
dealer for inspection and repair.
9. With the 4WD system in the 4L position, free the stuck vehicle. (See “Vehicle recov-
ery (freeing a stuck vehicle)” (P.6-19)) for
details.)
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In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your vehicle
as soon as you can:
.after a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain
. after driving on coastal roads
. when contaminants such as soot, bird
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs
get on the paint surface
. when dust or mud builds up on the surface
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle
inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a
shady area or protect the vehicle with a body
cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body
cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet sponge and
plenty of water. Clean the vehicle thoroughly
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or
general purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
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damage the vehicle finish.
Machine compound or aggressive polishing on a
base coat/clear coat paint finish may dull the
finish or leave swirl marks.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust,
insects, and tree sap as quickly as possible
from the paint surface to avoid lasting damage
or staining. Special cleaning products are
available at a NISSAN dealer or any automotive
accessory stores.
UNDERBODY
In areas where road salt is used in winter, the
underbody must be cleaned regularly. This will
prevent dirt and salt from building up and
causing the acceleration of corrosion on the
underbody and suspension. Before the winter
period and again in the spring, the underseal
must be checked and, if necessary, re-treated.
GLASS
Use glass cleaner to remove smoke and dust
film from the glass surfaces. It is normal for glass
to become coated with a film after the vehicle is
parked in the hot sun. Glass cleaner and a soft
cloth will easily remove this film.
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washing with water, wipe clean with a dry, soft
cloth and dry completely. When there is
chemical or tire wax, or dirt such as an antifreeze
agent on the surface, wash them with water as
soon as possible.