Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Body alignment

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Body Center Marks

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

Front

Description

Description

All dimensions indicated in the figures are actual.
When using a tram 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.
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″.

Engine Compartment

Engine Compartment

Measurement

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.

Underbody

Measurement

Front

NOTE: Front

NOTE:

All dimensions indicated in the figure are actual.
As viewed from underside.

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.

Passenger Compartment

Measurement

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.

Measurement Points

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the

The dimensions are symmetrically identical on both the RH and LH sides of the vehicle.

Rear End Panel

Measurement

Handling precautions for plastics

Service data and specifications (SDS)

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Handling precautions for plastics

Precautions for plastics When repairing and painting a portion of the body adjacent to plastic parts, consider their characteristics (influence of heat and solvent) and remove them if nec ...

Other materials:

Trunk lid
Trunk lid assembly Trunk lid assembly : exploded view Trunk lid hinge LH/RH Torsion bar LH/RH Torsion bar clips Trunk lid finisher (if equipped) Emergency release handle Emergency release handle clip Emergency release handle cable Trunk lid lock Trunk lid bumpers License lam ...

Removal and installation
Audio unit Exploded view Audio unit Audio unit bracket (LH) Audio unit bracket (RH) Removal and installation Removal Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to pg-50, "removal and installation (battery)". Remove cluster lid c lower. Refer to ip-20, "re ...

Steering column
Exploded View Steering column assembly Slide plates lower shaft assembly Removal and Installation REMOVAL CAUTION: While removing the steering column assembly, do not unlock the tilt lever. Do not impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly. ...