Body Repair Manual Symbols: Nissan/INFINITI

I-CAR · August 20, 2026 · Nissan, INFINITI

Summary

This article explains how to locate and interpret the body repair manual (BRM) symbols used by Nissan and INFINITI to indicate specific welding, cutting, and joining operations. It outlines the step-by-step navigation path within the OEM service information portals to find the 'Description' or 'Replacement: Outline' documents containing these symbol charts.

What to do on the job

Locate and refer to the 'Description' or 'Replacement: Outline' document in the Nissan/INFINITI service manual to correctly identify welding and cutting symbols before performing structural repairs.

How to use it

Use this document to justify the exact welding and sectioning methods required by the OEM. If an insurer questions the use of specific plug welds, spot welds, or seam welds, reference the 'Description' or 'Replacement: Outline' navigation path to prove that the symbols in the vehicle-specific BRM mandate those exact repair methods.

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