Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 1190

FRONT FENDER

DLK-839

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8.

Peel away the double-faced adhesive tape (A) of the front
fender seal (1) from the front fender (2).

9.

Remove the mounting bolts and remove the front fender.

CAUTION:

Use a shop cloth to protect the body from being damaged during removal.

10. Remove the following parts after removing the front fender.

• Front fender seal.
• Bumper side bracket. Refer to 

EXT-11, "Exploded View"

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INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Replace the double-faced adhesive tape on the back of the cowl top cover seal with new tape. 
• Do not wash the vehicle within 24 hours after installation so as to keep adhesive. 
• After installation, apply the touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of the front fender mount-

ing bolts.

• After installation, check the front fender adjustment. Refer to 

DLK-830, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Adjust-

ment"

 and 

DLK-842, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"

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JMKIA0178ZZ

DLK-840

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FRONT DOOR

FRONT DOOR

DOOR ASSEMBLY

DOOR ASSEMBLY : Exploded View

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REMOVAL

ADJUSTMENT

1.

Door check link

2.

Door hinge (upper)

3.

Door check link cover

4.

Door hinge (lower)

5.

Bracket

6.

Bumper rubber

7.

Front door panel

8.

Door striker

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

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JMKIA0179ZZ

FRONT DOOR

DLK-841

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DOOR ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the mounting bolts of the door check link on the vehicle.

2.

Remove the front door harness grommet, and then pull out the harness from the vehicle.

1.

Front fender

2.

Front door outer

3.

Rear door outer

4.

Rear fender

5.

Front door hinge (upper)

6.

Front door hinge (lower)

7.

Rear door hinge (upper)

8.

Rear door hinge (lower)

9.

Door striker

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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DLK-842

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FRONT DOOR

3.

Disconnect the front door harness connector.

4.

Remove the door hinge mounting nuts (door side), and then remove the door assembly.

CAUTION:

• When removing and installing the front door assembly, support the door with a jack and cloth to

protect the door and body.

• Perform work with 2 workers, because of its heavy weight.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• When removing and installing the front door assembly, perform the fitting adjustment. Refer to 

DLK-

842, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"

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• After installation, apply touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of the door hinge mounting

nuts.

• Check the door hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply body grease.
• Check the front door open/close operation after installation.

DOOR ASSEMBLY : Adjustment

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CLEARANCE, SURFACE HEIGHT AND SURFACE MISMATCH ADJUSTMENT

1.

Check the clearance and surface height and surface mismatch between the front door and each part
visually and by touching. (Fitting standard dimension in the table below shall be satisfied.)

2.

In case any parts are out of specification, adjust them according to the procedures shown below.

3.

Remove the front fender. Refer to refer to 

DLK-838, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Loosen the door hinge mounting nuts on door side.

5.

Adjust the surface height and surface mismatch of the front door according to the fitting standard dimen-
sion.

6.

Temporarily tighten the hinge mounting nuts on door side.

7.

Loosen the door hinge mounting bolts on body side. 

8.

Raise the front door at rear end to adjust clearance of the front door according to the fitting standard
dimension.

9.

After adjustment tighten bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

10. Install the front fender. Refer to refer to 

DLK-838, "Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

After installation, check the front fender adjustment. Refer to 

DLK-225, "HOOD ASSEMBLY :

Adjustment"

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DOOR STRIKER ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the door striker so that it becomes parallel with the lock inser-
tion direction.

Portion

Clearance

Surface height

Front fender – Front door

A – A

3.5 – 5.0 mm

(0.138 – 0.197 in)

- 1.5 – 0.5 mm 

(- 0.059 – 0.020 in)

Front door – Rear door

B – B

3.5 – 5.0 mm

(0.138 – 0.197 in)

- 1.5 – 0.5 mm 

(- 0.059 – 0.020 in)

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