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 |
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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.
Symptom diagnosis
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
CONTROL SYMPTOMS
Diagnosis Chart By Symptom
Note:
Perform the self-diagnoses with consult before performing the symptom
diagnosis. If dtc is detected, perform
the corresponding diagnosis.
INSUFFICIENT COOLING
Description
Symptom
Insufficient ...
Diagnosis system (ECM)
Diagnosis description : 1st trip detection
logic and two trip detection logic
When a malfunction is detected for the first time, 1st trip DTC and 1st trip
Freeze Frame data are stored in the
ECM memory. The MIL will not illuminate at this stage. <1st trip>
If the same malfunction is dete ...
Map lamp
Removal and installation
Removal
Lower front edge of map lamp (1) down from the headlining by
releasing the metal clips, then slide forward to clear pawls at
rear.
: Metal clip
Pawl
Disconnect the harness connectors from the map lamp and remove.
Installation
Installation is in t ...