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BODY EXTERIOR, DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE SECURITY

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PRECAUTION ............................................... 2

PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-SIONER" ...................................................................2Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-tion After Battery Disconnect .....................................2

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................ 4

BODY ALIGNMENT ............................................ 4Body Center Marks ..................................................4Panel Parts Matching Marks ...................................5Description ................................................................5Engine Compartment ...............................................7Underbody .................................................................9Passenger Compartment .......................................11Rear Body ..............................................................13

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PRECAUTION ..............................................15

PRECAUTIONS .................................................15Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-SIONER" .................................................................15Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-tion After Battery Disconnect ...................................15

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............17

BODY ALIGNMENT ..........................................17Body Center Marks ................................................17Panel Parts Matching Marks .................................18Description ...............................................................18Engine Compartment ..............................................20Underbody ...............................................................22Passenger Compartment ........................................24Rear Body ...............................................................26

BRM-1Revision: June 2012 2011 Altima GCC

[COUPE]PRECAUTIONS

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PRECAUTIONPRECAUTIONSPrecaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000006391107

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used alongwith a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certaintypes of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRSsystem uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one frontair bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-ual.WARNING:• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed byan authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personalinjury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air BagModule, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in thisService Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERSWARNING:• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with ahammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causingserious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect thebattery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectINFOID:0000000006934875

NOTE:• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-

tion, then disconnect both battery cables.• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both

battery cables.• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If

a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedurebelow before starting the repair operation.

OPERATION PROCEDURE1. Connect both battery cables.

NOTE:Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.

2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key slot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)

3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-nected and the steering wheel can be turned.

4. Perform the necessary repair operation.


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5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turnthe push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steeringwheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)

6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT.


[COUPE]BODY ALIGNMENT

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONBODY ALIGNMENTBody Center Marks INFOID:0000000006391109

A mark has been placed on each part of the body to indicate the vehicle center. When repairing parts dam-aged by an accident which might affect the vehicle frame (members, pillars, etc.), more accurate and effectiverepair will be possible by using these marks together with body alignment specifications.

ALKIA0800GB


BODY ALIGNMENT[COUPE]

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Panel Parts Matching Marks INFOID:0000000006391110

A mark has been placed on each body panel to indicate the parts matching positions. When repairing partsdamaged by an accident which might affect the vehicle structure (members, pillars, etc.), more accurate andeffective repair will be possible by using these marks together with body alignment specifications.

Description INFOID:0000000006391111

• All dimensions indicated in the figures are actual.• When using a tracking 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.• An asterisk (*) following 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″.

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PRECAUTIONPRECAUTIONSPrecaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000006391116

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used alongwith a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certaintypes of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRSsystem uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one frontair bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-ual.WARNING:• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed byan authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personalinjury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air BagModule, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in thisService Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERSWARNING:• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with ahammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causingserious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect thebattery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectINFOID:0000000006934921

NOTE:• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-

tion, then disconnect both battery cables.• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both

battery cables.• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If

a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedurebelow before starting the repair operation.

OPERATION PROCEDURE1. Connect both battery cables.

NOTE:Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.

2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key slot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)

3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-nected and the steering wheel can be turned.

4. Perform the necessary repair operation.


[SEDAN]PRECAUTIONS

< PRECAUTION >5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn

the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steeringwheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)

6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT.


BODY ALIGNMENT[SEDAN]

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONBODY ALIGNMENTBody Center Marks INFOID:0000000006391118

A mark has been placed on each part of the body to indicate the vehicle center. When repairing parts dam-aged by an accident which might affect the vehicle frame (members, pillars, etc.), more accurate and effectiverepair will be possible by using these marks together with body alignment specifications.

ALKIA0151GB


[SEDAN]BODY ALIGNMENT

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >Panel Parts Matching Marks INFOID:0000000006391119

A mark has been placed on each body panel to indicate the parts matching positions. When repairing partsdamaged by an accident which might affect the vehicle structure (members, pillars, etc.), more accurate andeffective repair will be possible by using these marks together with body alignment specifications.

Description INFOID:0000000006391120

• All dimensions indicated in the figures are actual.• When using a tracking 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.• An asterisk (*) following 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″.

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >Underbody INFOID:0000000006391122

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >Rear Body INFOID:0000000006391124

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Documents

air bag modules

air bag inflation

air bag deployment

seat belt switches

body alignment

rear body

body center marks

frontair bag