Nissan TechNews March 2019
In this issue: Keep the Fuel Flowing; Nissan Sectioning Repair Tips; Starting with the Starter; Fluid Advancements
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Tag: structural
Late-Model Mercedes-Benz Cars Are Hybrids of Steels and Aluminum
Steel’s century of dominance in motor vehicles is now joined by aluminum’s surging use to save energy.
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Nissan Sectioning Repair Tips – Making the Cut
Which structural components are permitted to be sectioned differs among different Nissan models.
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Collision: Precision Frame Straightening
Tape measures and levels are ancient history. Today, you need the right equipment and procedures to put things back where they need to be EXACTLY.
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Glass, but not Windshields
The secrets of perfect installation of movable glass.
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Nissan TechNews November 2018
In this issue: Identifying Axle Ratios; I-CAR® In-Shop Knowledge Assessment; No-Clue No-Start; Solving Power Window Woes; Resistance Spot Welding Approved*
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Nissan Approves Resistance Spot Welding, Under Certain Conditions
Circumstances allowing squeeze-type resistance spot welding (STRSW), tips for equipment settings and repair procedures.
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Mastering Plastic Repair
Plastic reconstruction is simple. We offer tips on deciding between reshaping, adhesive bonding or plastic welding for your repair.
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StarTuned September 2018
In this issue: ABS Update; Eliminating Intake Tract Deposits; Are you a Pad Hanger?; Adhesive Bonding & Riveting Have Evolved; and more
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Adhesive Bonding & Riveting Have Evolved: New Grip
The latest on materials and procedures
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StarTuned June 2018
In this issue: Do You Understand the Science Behind BlueTEC?; Restoring the Beauty of Mercedes-Benz Carbon Fiber Components; Fuel Pump Diagnosis and Replacement; XENTRY and OBD II – Go Deep; Wholesale Team Spotlight: Al DiFranco; Mercedes-Benz StarParts
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Volkswagen Golf Trunk Floor Replacement
The sectioning and replacement procedures for the trunk floor of a 2015 and newer Golf differ from those for prior year models. The new procedures take into account Volkswagen design changes that improve trunk floor reinforcement and corrosion protection. Here you’ll find our tips extracted from the factory-approved repair procedures.
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