Nissan Murano: Removal and Installation / Replacement Operations

Precautions for Body Repair

WARNING:

• The repair information in this section is intended for trained body repair technicians who have attained a high level of skill and experience (e.g. ASE Collision Repair Certification, I-CAR Professional Development Program [PDP] training, etc.) in repairing collision damaged Nissan Murano vehicles using appropriate tools and equipment. Performing repairs without the proper training, tools or equipment could damage the Nissan Murano vehicle or cause personal injury or death to you or others.

• The information in this Body Repair Manual is a guideline for repairing collision damaged Nissan Murano vehicles. However, this information cannot cover all possible ways that a vehicle can be damaged. As such, the body repair technician is responsible for making sure that the repair does not affect the structural integrity or safety of the Nissan Murano vehicle. Improper repair of a damaged vehicle may result in a collision, property damage, personal injury or death.

• Nissan recommends using only new genuine Nissan replacement body parts. Use of used, salvaged or aftermarket body parts is not recommended by Nissan. Non-genuine Nissan components may affect the Nissan Murano vehicle's structural integrity and crash safety performance, which could result in serious personal injury or death in an accident.

• Technicians are encouraged to read the Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) in order to ensure that the original functions and quality of the Nissan Murano vehicle are maintained. The Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) contains additional information, including cautions and warnings, that are not included in this manual. Technicians should refer to both manuals to ensure proper repair.

• Please note that this information is prepared for worldwide usage, and as such, certain procedures might not apply in some regions or countries.

The symbols used in this section for welding operations are shown below.

Symbol marks	Description
"Number"	"Number" after symbol mark is the total number of welds to apply. Example 1: ■"4"A = 4 MAG plug welds for 3-panel plug weld method. Example 2: "1" x20 (0.79) = 1 MAG seam weld by length 20 mm (0.79 in).
	2-panel spot weld
	3-panel spot weld
	MAG plug weld
		For 3-panel plug weld method
	MAG seam weld / Point weld
	Rivet

• Front pillar butt joint can be determined anywhere within shaded area as shown in the figure. The best location for the butt joint is at position A due to the construction of the Nissan Murano vehicle.

  

• Determine cutting position and record distance from the locating indent. Use this distance when cutting the service part. Cut outer front pillar over 60 mm (2.36 in) above the inner front pillar cut position.

  

• Prepare a cutting jig to make outer pillar easier to cut. Also, this will permit the service part to be accurately cut at the joint position.

  

• An example of cutting operation using a cutting jig is as per the following.

  

1. Mark cutting lines.

   A: Cut position of outer pillar

   B: Cut position of inner pillar

2. Align cutting line with notch on jig. Clamp jig to pillar.

3. Cut outer pillar along groove of jig (at position A).

4. Remove jig and cut remaining portions.

5. Cut inner pillar at position B in same manner.

Replacement parts
•	Upper radiator core support	•	Hoodledge	•	Hoodledge reinforcement
	Front

Front Strut Housing

Replacement parts
•	Front strut housing	•	Front strut housing extension	•	Front side member extension
•	Front side member closing plate	A.	MAG weld		Front

Work after the hoodledge assembly and front suspension spring support assembly has been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Front side member	•	Front side member extension		Front

OUTER

• Work after the upper hoodledge has been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Front pillar section of front body side outer		Front

For spot welding of steel plate of strength 980 MPa, observe the indicated welding conditions. Refer to Welding of Ultra High Strength Steel.

HINGE PILLAR BRACE

Upper

• Work after front pillar outer has been removed.

Unit: mm (in)

Replacement parts
•	Front pillar upper hinge brace		Front

Work after the front pillar portion of body side inner reinforcement and the front pillar lower hinge brace have been removed.

Unit: mm (in)

Replacement parts
•	Dash side		Front

OUTER

Unit: mm (in)

Replacement parts
•	Center pillar portion of front body side outer	A.	130 (5.12)	B.	110 (4.33)
C.	50 (1.97)		Front

For spot welding of steel plate of strength 980 MPa, observe the indicated welding conditions. Refer to Welding of Ultra High Strength Steel.

REINFORCEMENT

Work after center pillar portion of front body side outer has been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Center pillar reinforcement		Front

Replacement parts
•	Roof panel		Front

Moon Roof

Replacement parts
•	Roof panel, Moon roof shown		Front

Replacement parts
•	Rear fender		Front

For spot welding of steel plate of strength 980 MPa, observe the indicated welding conditions. Refer to Welding of Ultra High Strength Steel.

Work after the front pillar lower hinge brace and the center pillar reinforcement have been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Sill outer reinforcement		Front

For spot welding of steel plate of strength 980 MPa, observe the indicated welding conditions. Refer to Welding of Ultra High Strength Steel.

Work after the Rear Fender has been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Sill outer reinforcement extension		Front

For spot welding of steel plate of strength 980 MPa, observe the indicated welding conditions. Refer to Welding of Ultra High Strength Steel.

Work after the Rear Fender has been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Back Pillar Reinforcement		Front

For spot welding of steel plate of strength 980 MPa, observe the indicated welding conditions. Refer to Welding of Ultra High Strength Steel.

Work after the Rear Fender and the Back Pillar Reinforcement and Rear Side Member have been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Wheelhouse inner and outer		Front

For spot welding of steel plate of strength 980 MPa, observe the indicated welding conditions. Refer to Welding of Ultra High Strength Steel.

• Work after rear body side outer has been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Rear pillar assembly		Front

• Work after rear panel assembly has been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Rear floor rear (Partial Replacement)		Front

Replacement parts
•	Rear floor side (RH, LH)		Front

Replacement parts
•	Rear panel assembly		Front

• Work after rear panel assembly has been removed.

Replacement parts
•	Rear side member extension		Front

Replacement parts
•	Rear cross member assembly		Front

Front

Front

Front

	Front
A.	MAG Weld

	Front
Replacement parts
•	Rear Cross Member Assembly	•	Rear Side Member (LH)