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Nissan/INFINITI Part Replacement Without A Procedure
I-CAR · August 21, 2026 · Nissan, INFINITI
Summary
This document clarifies Nissan/INFINITI guidelines for replacing welded-on service parts when a specific vehicle procedure is not published. It establishes that technicians can replace the service part at factory seams or perform a partial replacement on localized damage using the general guidelines found in the 'Fundamentals Of Body Repair' section of the service manual.
What to do on the job
Refer to the 'Partial Replacement Of Panel (Welded Panel)' sub-section within the Nissan/INFINITI Fundamentals Of Body Repair manual to replace the service part at factory seams when no specific procedure is available.
How to use it
Use this document to justify labor and procedures for replacing welded panels at factory seams or performing partial replacements when an insurer claims a repair cannot be done due to the lack of a vehicle-specific model procedure. Cite the 'Fundamentals Of Body Repair' manual and its 'Partial Replacement Of Panel (Welded Panel)' guidelines as official OEM authorization.
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