Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Body alignment
Body Center Marks
A mark has been placed on each part of the body to indicate the vehicle center. When repairing parts damaged by an accident which might affect the vehicle frame (members, pillars, etc.), more accurate and effective repair will be possible by using these marks together with body alignment specifications.
Front
Description
- All dimensions indicated in the figures are actual.
- When using a tram gauge, adjust both pointers to equal length. Then check the pointers and gauge itself to make sure there is no free play.
- When a measuring tape is used, check to be sure there is no elongation, twisting or bending.
- Measurements should be taken at the center of the mounting holes.
- The value at the measuring point indicates that the measuring point on the other side is symmetrically the same value.
- The coordinates of the measurement points are the distances measured from the standard line of ″X″, ″Y″ and ″Z″.
Engine Compartment
Measurement
The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.
Underbody
Measurement
Front
NOTE:
- All dimensions indicated in the figure are actual.
- As viewed from underside.
The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.
Passenger Compartment
Measurement
The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.
Measurement Points
The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.
The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.
Rear End Panel
Measurement
Handling precautions for plastics
Precautions for plastics
When repairing and painting a portion of the body adjacent to plastic
parts, consider their characteristics
(influence of heat and solvent) and remove them if nec ...
Other materials:
Exterior lighting system symptoms
Symptom Table
Caution:
Perform the self-diagnosis with consult before the symptom diagnosis.
Perform the trouble diagnosis
if any dtc is detected.
Normal operating condition
Description
Auto light system
The auto light system may not turn the headlamp ON/OFF immediately after
pass ...
Repairing material
Foam Repair
During factory assembly, foam insulators are installed in certain body panels
and locations around the vehicle.
Use the following procedure(s) to replace any factory-installed foam insulators.
URETHANE FOAM APPLICATIONS
Use commercially available Urethane foam for sealant (foam m ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system uses
various sensors to monitor driver inputs and vehicle
motion. Under certain driving conditions,
the VDC System helps to perform the following
functions:
Controls brake pressure to reduce wheel
slip on one slipping drive wheel so power is
trans ...
