Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 447

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FENDER PROTECTOR

FENDER PROTECTOR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-12, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the screw from center mudguard.
3. Remove the fender protector screws and clips.
4. Remove the fender protector.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Fender protector

2.

Fender protector side cover

A.

J-clips

B.

Clips

C.

Center mudguard screw

a.

Sheet metal

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MUDGUARD

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MUDGUARD

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the C205 push-pins located on the under body.
2. Remove the center mudguard screws and remove the center mudguard.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Clips

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SIDE GUARD MOLDING

SIDE GUARD MOLDING

Removal and Installation

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Removal

CAUTION:

Never apply tack-paper adhesive remover to body panel surface finished with lacquer-based paints.

• Original side guard molding is affixed to body panel with double-faced adhesive tape.
1. Heat molding to between 30

° and 40°C (86° to 104°F) with a heat gun.

2. Using a trim stick, gently lift an end of the molding and cut away tape to remove molding.
3. Remove all remaining traces of tape and adhesive.

Installation

• On vehicles coated with Hard Clear Coat, use double-faced 3M® adhesive tape Product No. 4210 or equiv-

alent, after priming with 3M primer Product No. N200 or C-100 or equivalent. 

• The repair parts are also attached with double-faced adhesive tape.

• To re-use existing molding, clean all traces of double sided tape from the molding and apply new double-

faced tape to the molding.

1. Clean the panel surface with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent to degrease the surface.
2. Using a heat gun, heat the panel and molding tape surface to 30

° to 40°C (86° to 104°F).

3. Remove the backing sheet from the tape surface.
4. Press ends by hand and use a roller to apply 5 kg-f (11 lb-f) to press molding to door surface.
NOTE:

For maximum adhesion, allow vehicle to set without washing for 24 hours after installation.

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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING

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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING

Removal and Installation

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Front Door Outside Molding

Removal

1. Open the front door window fully.
2. Remove the side view mirror. Refer to 

MIR-16, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Lift and twist from rear side, disconnect clips from flange and pull the front door molding out backwards.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Door Outside Molding

Removal

1. Open the rear door window fully.
2. Lift and twist from rear side, then disconnect clips from flange and pull the rear door molding out.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Front door outside molding

2.

Rear door outside molding

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