JUDGMENT STANDARD

Damage grade
Judgment standard
Example of specific operation
Remarks
A
  • There is damage to frame parts.
  • Replacement of door opening parts
  • Damage to the extent that the roof replacement is necessary
  • Replacement of member
  • Replacement of sill
  • Replacement of lock pillar
  • Replacement of front pillar
  • Replacement of roof
  • Replacement of floor
  • Replacement of inner wheelhouse
  • Replacement of rear fender
  • Replacement of front-end module (radiator core support)
  • Replacement of windshield glass, side window glass, rear window glass, door glass
NISSAN recommend ″Certified body shop″ for structural body repair.
  • Damage of aluminum die-casting parts
    (Other than door)
  • Removal, installation, and replacement of rear seatback support
  • Replacement of strut housing
B
  • Sheet metal and replacement of bolt-on outer plate parts
  • Partial sheet metal and paint of outer plate
  • Replacement, sheet metal, and paint of front fender
  • Replacement, sheet metal, and paint of hood
  • Replacement, sheet metal, and paint of door
  • Replacement, sheet metal, and paint of trunk lid
  • Replacement, sheet metal, and paint of rear panel
  • Sheet metal and paint of rear fender
    (Outer plate damage only)
  • Sheet metal and paint of roof
  • Replacement, repair, and paint of bumper
  • Replacement, repair, and paint of center mud guard
  • Replacement, repair, and paint of pillar garnish
  • Replacement, repair, and paint of door mirror
  • Replacement of undercovers


 
 JUDGMENT PROCEDURE


The judgment procedures for framework are exampled as per the following.

Location
Judgment procedure
Body shop
Check with device
  • Check the dimensions described in the body repair manual using tracking gauge.
  • Check damage of aluminum die-casting parts by the dye penetrant testing procedure.
Body shop and workshop
Driving and visual check point
  • If the vehicle can be driven, check that the steering position.
    → There is possible structural damage if it drifts to the left or right.
  • If the vehicle can be driven, check the straightness by the driving check.
    → There is possible structural damage if it drifts to the left or right.
  • Check for signs of interference between tire and fender protector around the damaged area.
    → There is possible structural damage if there are signs of interference.
  • Check for impact and damage around front pillar.
    → It is possible that the damage influences the door fitting accuracy.