High strength steel (HSS)
High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.
Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:
| Tensile strength | Nissan/Infiniti designation | Major applicable parts |
| 373 N/mm2 (38kg/mm2,54klb/sq in) | SP130 |
|
SP130 is the most commonly used HSS.
Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above 550В°C (1,022В°F).
Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.
(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropriate.)


Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum margin of 50 mm (1.97in).

If spot welding is impossible, use M.I.G. welding. Do not use gas (torch) welding because it is inferior in welding strength.

Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a low speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase drill bit durability and facilitate the operation.

This work should be performed under standard working conditions.
Always note the following when spot welding HSS:




Handling of ultra high strength steel plate parts
PROHIBITION OF CUT AND CONNECTION
Do not cut and join the lower lock pillar reinforcement (center pillar reinforcement inside frame parts) because its material is high strength steel plate (ultra high strength steel plate).
The center pillar reinforcement must be replaced if this part is damaged.
Precaution for supplemental restraint system (SRS) "air bag" and "seat
belt pre-tensioner"
PreparationComponent parts
Component Parts Location
IPDM E/R, (Headlamp high relay,
Headlamp low relay, Taillamp relay
and Front fog lamp relay (if equipped))
Stop lamp switch
Parking brake switch
Combination meter
Combination switch
(lighting and turn signal switch)
BCM (view with combination meter r ...
Roof side molding
Exploded view
Roof side molding
Roof side molding clip
Roof panel
Body side outer panel
Adhesive tape
Removal and installation
REMOVAL
ROOF SIDE MOLDING
Release roof side molding rear side clip, using a suitable tool
(A).
Clip
Front
CAUTION:
Apply protective tape ...
Except 6M/T
EXCEPT 6M/T : Exploded View
Circular clip
Dust shield
Slide joint housing
Snap ring
Spider assembly
Boot band
Boot
Shaft
Damper band
Dynamic damper
Circular clip
Joint sub-assembly
Wheel side
Joint sub-assembly
Circular clip
Boot band
Boot
Shaft
Da ...