INFINITI M35 2006 Factory Service Manual

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Rear fender hemming process
1. A wheel arch is to be installed and hemmed over left and right outer wheel house.
2. In order to hem the wheel arch, it is necessary to repair any damaged or defaced parts around outer
wheel house.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the area that is to be glued around outer wheelhouse is undamaged or defaced.
Procedure of the hemming process
Peel off old bonding material on the surface of outer wheelhouse
and clean thoroughly.
Peel off a primer coat in the specified area where new adhesive
is to be applied on rear fender (the replacing part).
Apply new adhesive to both specified areas of outer wheelhouse
and rear fender.
Attach rear fender to the body of the car, and weld the required
part except the hemming part.
Bend the welded part starting from the center of the wheel arch
gradually with a hammer and a dolly. (Also hem the end of the
flange.)
Hemming with a hammer is conducted to an approximate angle
of 80 degrees.
Starting from the center, hem the wheel arch gradually, using
slight back and forth motion with a hemming tool.
Seal up the area around the hemmed end of the flange. 3M automix panel bond 8115,
or any equivalents
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Replacement OperationsNIS00215
DESCRIPTION
This section is prepared for technicians who have attained a high level of skill and experience in repairing col-
lision-damaged vehicles and also use modern service tools and equipment. Persons unfamiliar with body
repair techniques should not attempt to repair collision-damaged vehicles by using this section.
Technicians are also encouraged to read Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) in order to ensure that the orig-
inal functions and quality of the vehicle can be maintained. The Body Repair Manual (Fundamentals) contains
additional information, including cautions and warning, that are not including in this manual. Technicians
should refer to both manuals to ensure proper repairs.
Please note that these information are prepared for worldwide usage, and as such, certain procedures might
not apply in some regions or countries.

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The symbols used in this section for cutting and welding / brazing operations are shown below.
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CAUTION:
A steel plate using ultra high strength steel plate is below welding with strength falling by adding heat,
and not doing a limit patch.
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 vehicle. Refer to the
front pillar section.
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 above inner front pillar cut position.
Prepare a cutting jig to make outer pillar easier to cut. Also, this
will permit service part to be accurately cut at joint position.
An example of cutting operation using a cutting jig is as follows.
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.
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HOODLEDGE
Change parts
Front strut housing (LH)Upper front hoodledge (LH)Hoodledge reinforcement (LH)
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FRONT SIDE MEMBER (2WD)
Work after hoodledge has been removed.
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Change parts
Front side member assembly (LH)Front side member closing plate assembly (LH)
Front side member outrigger assembly (LH)Front side member rear reinforcement (LH)
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FRONT SIDE MEMBER (AWD)
Work after hoodledge has been removed.
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Change parts
Front side member assembly (LH)Front side member closing plate assembly (LH)
Front side member outrigger assembly (LH)Front side member rear reinforcement (LH)
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