Nissan/INFINITI Part Replacement Without A Procedure

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We are often asked, "What do I do if there isn’t a procedure to replace a service part?" Let’s see what Nissan/INFINITI says.

Within the Fundamentals Of Body Repair area of Nissan/INFINITI service manuals, there is a sub-section titled Partial Replacement Of Panel (Welded Panel). These documents contain general statements and operations for replacing welded-on service parts.

The first statement within Partial Replacement of Panel (Welded Panel) states, "If damage occurs in a welded panel, it can be entirely replaced by a service panel or partial replacement can be done by cutting and replacing damaged portion with a service panel."

Second, the Welded Panel Replacement Procedure states:

  • "Assembly panel replacement means replacement of a complete panel by cutting all the welded portions."
  • "Partial panel replacement is a method by which only the damaged portion of a panel is replaced. Partial panel replacement can be used when assembly panel replacement is too costly and time consuming, and when the damage is localized."

The key takeaway is that if no procedure exists, Nissan/INFINITI allows you to replace the service part at factory seams following their general guidelines. Always reference the vehicle-specific body repair manuals before performing any repairs.

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