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Infiniti I30 (A33). Manual - part 144

 

 

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This Body Repair Manual contains information and instructions for repairing the body structure

of the 2000 INFINITI I30(CA33) model. In order to achieve reliable repair work and ensure

customer satisfaction, the technician should study this manual and become familiar with

appropriate sections before starting repair and rebuilding work.

This Body Repair Manual is prepared for technicians who have attained a high level of skill

and experience in repairing collision-damaged vehicles and also use modern service tools

and equipment. Persons unfamiliar with body repair techniques should not attempt to repair

collision-damaged vehicles by using this manual.

Technicians are also encouraged to read Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) and

the 2000 INFINITI I30(CA33) Service Manual in order to ensure that the original functions

and quality of the vehicle can be maintained. The Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals)

contains additional information, including cautions and warnings, that are not included

in this manual. Technicians should refer to both manuals to ensure proper repairs.

Please note that these manuals are prepared for worldwide usage, and as such, certain

procedures might not apply in some regions or countries. In the U.S.A. it is recommended

that a MIG welder be used by a trained technician.

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information at the time of

publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifications and methods at any time

without notice.

 1999 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

All rights reserved. No part of this Body Repair Manual may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval

system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of Nissan North America, Inc., Gardena, California.

Edition: June 1999

Publication Number: BR0E-1C33U0

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FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................ 1
CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................. 2
GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 3

Identification Number .............................................................................................................................. 3

Identification Plate .................................................................................................................................. 4

Body Exterior Paint Color ....................................................................................................................... 5

BODY COMPONENT PARTS .......................................................................................................

6

Underbody Component Parts ................................................................................................................. 6

Body Component Parts .......................................................................................................................... 7

CORROSION PROTECTION .......................................................................................................

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Description ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Anti-Corrosive Wax ................................................................................................................................. 9

Undercoating ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Stone Guard Coat ................................................................................................................................ 11

BODY SEALING .........................................................................................................................

12

Description ........................................................................................................................................... 12

BODY CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................

15

Body Construction ................................................................................................................................ 15

BODY ALIGNMENT ....................................................................................................................

16

Body Center Marks .............................................................................................................................. 16

Panel Parts Matching Marks ................................................................................................................. 17

Description ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Engine Compartment ........................................................................................................................... 19

Underbody ............................................................................................................................................ 20

Passenger Compartment ...................................................................................................................... 22

Rear Body ............................................................................................................................................ 24

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR PLASTICS ...........................................................................

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Handling Precautions for Plastics ......................................................................................................... 25

Location of Plastic Parts ....................................................................................................................... 26

PRECAUTIONS IN REPAIRING HIGH STRENGTH STEEL ......................................................

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Precautions in Repairing High Strength Steel ....................................................................................... 28

REPLACEMENT OPERATIONS .................................................................................................

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Description ........................................................................................................................................... 31

Radiator Core Support ......................................................................................................................... 32

Radiator Core Support (Partial Replacement) ...................................................................................... 33

Hoodledge ............................................................................................................................................ 34

Hoodledge (Partial Replacement) ......................................................................................................... 35

Front Side Member ............................................................................................................................... 36

Front Side Member (Partial Replacement) ............................................................................................ 37

Front Pillar ............................................................................................................................................ 38

Center Pillar .......................................................................................................................................... 39

Rear Fender ......................................................................................................................................... 40

Rear Floor Rear .................................................................................................................................... 41

Rear Side Member Extension ............................................................................................................... 42

REPLACEMENT NOTES ............................................................................................................

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Front Pillar ............................................................................................................................................ 43

COMMENT FORM ...................................................................................................................... 44

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Identification Number

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ARRANGEMENT

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Identification Plate

1.Type

2.Vehicle identification number (Chassis number)

3.Model

4.Body color code

5.Trim color code

6.Engine model

7.Engine displacement

8.Transmission model

9.Axle model

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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