Hi,
Unfortunately my car(2015 leased leaf) got into an accident which damage the front bumper and fender. It needs to be replaced. I have researched a lot and can't get a definite answer to what needs to be done. :? :? :?
As per the estimation from body repair shop, bumper and fender needs to be replaced. Since most nissan dealerships don't have their own collision centers, it has become really complicated when the manuals says to remove and install battery for painting.
https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/LEAF/2015/2015-LEAF-owner-manual.pdf
" In the event of an accident that requires body repair and painting, the vehicle should be delivered to a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to have the Li-ion battery pack and high voltage parts such as the inverter, including the wiring harness, removed prior to painting. Li-ion battery packs exposed to heat in the paint booth will experience capacity loss. Damaged Liion battery packs may also pose safety risks to untrained mechanics and repair personnel."
Lot of guys here said, that they didn't remove the battery by keeping the paint room temperature below 104F. Someone said 97F. Manual says 140F which is dated back to 2010. :roll: :roll:
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/wiki/im...EV_DEALER_2011-Nissan-LEAF-Body_and_Paint.pdf
What should i do?
Should i go ahead with battery kept inside and ask for the paint room temperature to be decreased OR
Should i go through the process of removing the battery, fixing it and then installing it back again
Also for all those guys who kept their battery inside for paint job, could you tell me if they had any issues while returning yourcar ? Or did you see any battery degradation after the paint job?
I am sorry. I know its a lot of questions. :?
Thanks for all the help.
Unfortunately my car(2015 leased leaf) got into an accident which damage the front bumper and fender. It needs to be replaced. I have researched a lot and can't get a definite answer to what needs to be done. :? :? :?
As per the estimation from body repair shop, bumper and fender needs to be replaced. Since most nissan dealerships don't have their own collision centers, it has become really complicated when the manuals says to remove and install battery for painting.
https://owners.nissanusa.com/content/techpub/ManualsAndGuides/LEAF/2015/2015-LEAF-owner-manual.pdf
" In the event of an accident that requires body repair and painting, the vehicle should be delivered to a NISSAN certified LEAF dealer to have the Li-ion battery pack and high voltage parts such as the inverter, including the wiring harness, removed prior to painting. Li-ion battery packs exposed to heat in the paint booth will experience capacity loss. Damaged Liion battery packs may also pose safety risks to untrained mechanics and repair personnel."
Lot of guys here said, that they didn't remove the battery by keeping the paint room temperature below 104F. Someone said 97F. Manual says 140F which is dated back to 2010. :roll: :roll:
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/wiki/im...EV_DEALER_2011-Nissan-LEAF-Body_and_Paint.pdf
What should i do?
Should i go ahead with battery kept inside and ask for the paint room temperature to be decreased OR
Should i go through the process of removing the battery, fixing it and then installing it back again
Also for all those guys who kept their battery inside for paint job, could you tell me if they had any issues while returning yourcar ? Or did you see any battery degradation after the paint job?
I am sorry. I know its a lot of questions. :?
Thanks for all the help.
