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Dismantling the Body and Engine

Model: Nissan Patrol - Years 1980-1988
Part: Engine

If you need to dismantle the entire body for modifications or repairs, whether radical for extreme off-roading or partial, refer to the images in the video.
To carry out this work, it is essential to have a good assortment of spanners, various tools, and solid mechanical knowledge.
First, remove the grille and all the front panels, then proceed to unscrew the bolts that hold the body to the chassis, freeing it.
Once the body is completely detached from the rest of the vehicle, as shown in the video, it can be secured with a strap, lifted carefully, and the chassis-engine-wheel assembly can be moved from underneath with particular caution.

Updated on 1 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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