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NISSAN DESIGN SPECIFICATION

(NDS)

SUMMARY: This NDS stipulates the requirements for the COVER-FR UNDER.

Contents: Page
1. Functions ...................................................................................................2
2. Reliability Target ......................................................................................2 7
3. Specification Requirements .....................................................................3
4. Required Performances ...........................................................................4
5. Marking ....................................................................................................6 6
6. Other..........................................................................................................6

APPLICATION: These specifications are applicable to the COVER-FR UNDER.

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Note: The units and numerical values expressed in this standard are based on SI units.

APPROVED BY

HANA-
Titles of the normative references
TERA- SHIBA- Feb. 16, 8 3, 7
DA, were changed. 6
KAN SHIMA TA 2016
MUTOU 1, 2, 4 Descriptions were clarified.
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Specification requirements were
FUKA- NISHI- Mar. 28
ARAI 6 4, 5 added. (strength against load of 5
SAWA KAWA 2013
snow)
MAEDA FUKA- KAWA- Dec. 26,
5 Revised (English version)
ARAI
SAWA JIRI 2, 3 4
2012
MICHI- ASA- HAMA- Mar. 07 Specification requirements were
URA NO DA
4 3, 5 3
2008 added.
CHECKED BY Scope was corrected and materials
OGA- 3 2 were changed to reference
ASA- Jan.16,
SAWA- indication. 2
NO 2007
RA The year-revision number of NES
M. ITO 2 2,5
M0301 was indicated.
MAE- KAKI- Sep.29 1 P2 Descriptions were corrected. 1
DA UCHI 2001
MADE BY
Mar.28,
Newly established N
2000

M. ITO SIGN SECT DATE SYM PAGE ALTERATION CHG

ISSUEING TITLE: COVER-FR UNDER

SECTION IMPORTANT PART SYMBOL
KCK No. 75892 NDS01
Normative references and reference standards: See page 7. NISSAN MOTOR CO., LTD.

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1. Functions
1) To stop water splashing from the tires from intruding into the engine compartment.
2) To discharge heated air in the engine compartment efficiently.

2. Reliability target
7 Nissan has established reliability targets for the parts/systems which are set forth on the table below. However, typical failure modes on the table are based on
Nissan’s understanding of the expected possible failure modes of the parts/systems.
The supplier shall identify any possible failure modes of the parts/systems known to the supplier and report to Nissan Motor.
The supplier has the obligation to achieve all requirements that are described in the table below. (Incl. additional failure modes)
Useful life Reliability target to be
Failure grade Definition of failures Typical failure modes (travel distance/years to be assured *b)
assured) *a) (Accumulated failure ratio)
99.5% or more for each
Deformation or Refer to the following
Despite not losing a driving failure mode
cracking supplemental table 1.
function, failure that is related (0.5% or less)
D
to comfort, appearance, and its
99.5% or more for each
repair cost is inexpensive. Refer to the following
Abnormal noise failure mode
supplemental table 1.
(0.5% or less)

NOTE: Failure grade marks on the table above are symbol marks for reliability and durability targets and those used for evaluation.
*a)
Useful life target shall be applied to product that can have failures that may occur because of deterioration with time (corrosion, parking
temperature, etc.) while mileage target shall be applied to product that can have failures that may occur because of accumulated travel distance
(vibrations, engine temperatures, etc.).
*b)
The product reliability calculation is based on the assumption that every vehicle is utilized until the service life to assure expires.

Supplemental table 1

Failure Passenger vehicle

CV
grade
L class or higher M/S class SS class

D 5 years/60,000 km 5 years/70,000 km

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3. Specification requirements
Unless otherwise specified, the supplier shall determine the shape, plate thickness, materials and manufacturing method so that the functions above are met.
3-1. Dimensions
1) Unless otherwise specified, standard dimensional tolerances shall be as per the table below.
Standard dimensional tolerances for plastic parts
Classification of Tolerances Classification of
Dimensional Dimensional Tolerances of
nominal of corner nominal
tolerances tolerances corner radius
dimensions radius dimensions
5 MAX  0.2  0.5 > 200  350  1.65  20.0
> 5  20  0.3  1.0 > 350  500  2.25  30.0
> 20  45  0.45  2.0 > 500  800  3.3  40.0
> 45  70  0.6  5.0 > 800  1200  4.0  50.0
> 70  100  0.75  7.0
> 100  200  1.05  10.0
2) The dimensions indicated by * are those along the surface, and the parenthesized dimensions are for reference.
3-2. Surface treatment and color
Color: Black
3 3-3. Materials(Indicated as references)
It shall be PP.
3-4. Note for materials
2 The materials shall conform to NES M0301[2005-1]; Substance Use Restrictions
Also, it shall be indicated to the proposal drawing.
4 3-5. Coating quality
8 NES M 5081 [2006-1]; Paint Film Quality of Plastic Parts and Chrome Plated Parts, and NES C 5056 [2008-N]; General Appearance Quality Specifications
for Automobiles Exterior Parts shall be met.
4 3-6. If protection film is provided to the coating surfaces, the following shall be met.
The coating film shall not peel when the protective film is removed after the film is left to stand for 24 h or more after having been attached.

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4. Required performances
Set the following requirements for performance (eg. Strength/Durability).
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The supplier shall extract additional or modified requirements to achieve the reliability targets and report to Nissan Motor.
The supplier has the obligation to achieve all requirements. (Incl. additional or modified requirements)
4-1. Test method and assessment criteria
Assessment criteria Test conditions (per Section 4-2)
Performance after Durability
Test item Testing method being tested Remark
Initial performance
(to be assessed after the A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S
tests indicated by .)
Measure using a ruler etc. Required dimensional The amount of
Visually check for tolerances shall be met. displacement of each
deformation or waviness. The amount of separation section shall be 3 mm
from the joint panel shall be MAX.
as follows with the part There shall be no defects
assembled. that might affect
Exterior Exterior; 1 mm MAX marketability.
Others; 2 mm MAX
There shall be no defects
that might affect
marketability.
There shall be no blushing
at the end.
Visually check for burrs, There shall be no defects There shall be no defects
sharp edges, sink, welds or that might affect that might affect
flaws. marketability. marketability.
Visually check for The part shall meet the
Surface
discoloration, stains, requirements per NES M
blistering, softening, 0135 class B.
hardening or wall thinning.

After applying an initial Torque reduction shall be

Mounting torque of 3.9 Nm, measure 15% MAX.
section torque reduction.

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4-2. Test conditions
Notes:
1) The following tests shall be conducted under conditions simulating actual mounted conditions.
2) Unless otherwise specified, the tests shall be conducted at normal temperature.
3) For tests whose results differ depending on the loading positions (i.e. Ball drop impact test), measure at the appropriate loading position to guarantee
the whole section. In addition, the loading position shall be included in the proposal drawing.
Items Test conditions Remarks
Vibrate the part in the vertical, lateral and longitudinal directions respectively under the
Vibration resistance
A following conditions:
test
Frequency; 30 Hz, Acceleration; 29.4 m/s2, Number of testing cycles; 106.
B Thermal cycle test Per NES M 0132, method 3, type 3 2 cycles at -40C MIN.
If a part meeting the requirements
Chemical
C Per NES M 0133, method 4. has already been adopted, the test
Durability tests

resistance test
may be skipped.
If a part meeting the requirements
Weatherbility
D Per NES M 0135, method 2, type 2. has already been adopted, the test
resistance test
may be skipped.
Ball drop impact
E Per NES M 0134, method 1 VR0-1.
test
Applicable only to metal parts. If a
part meeting the requirements has
F Salt spray test Per NES M 0140 for 200 h.
already been adopted, the test may
be skipped.
6 4-3. Strength evaluation (strength against load of snow)
Test conditions
1) The test shall be conducted under actual vehicle test conditions or equivalent.
2) Press an indenter on a general section of the under cover from above, monitor the maximum load until the part is fractured, and observe the surface of
the fractured section. (Obtain data to make a G-S characteristic diagram.)
- Indenter for load application: Cylindrical shape with a diameter of 50 mm
- Position of load application: Position specified by the person in charge of design
3) Test temperature: 0 5C
4) Continue load application until the part is completely fractured or separated.
5) Measure the tensile strength of the material used for the under cover. (It is acceptable to use test pieces.)

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6 Indenter
Fixing points to
vehicle body Fixing points to
Indenter vehicle body
Fixing points to
vehicle body

Under cover Under cover

Load application Fixing points to Load application point

point specified by vehicle body specified by design section
design section

Contents of report (contents of STR)

- Position of load application, test temperature, and maximum load until the part is completely fractured or separated (S-G characteristic diagram)
- Pictures of the completely fractured or separated part
- Tensile strength of the under cover and test temperature

5. Marking
The following markings shall be provided by an appropriate method. Those markings shall be included in the proposal drawings.
1) Nissan logo: per NES D 0021 1-20
2) Material code: per NES D 0031
3) Part no.

6. Other
The supplier shall submit the test method, assessment criteria or results to the Nissan design section in charge if necessary.

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Normative References
8 NES M 0132: Thermal Cycle Test Methods for Plastic Parts
8 NES M 0133: Testing Methods of Chemical Resistance for Plastic Parts
8 NES M 0134: Falling Ball Impact Test Methods for Synthetic Resin Parts
NES M 0135: Weatherbility and Light-Resistance Test Methods for Synthetic Resin Parts
NES M 0140: Salt Spray Testing
NES D 0021: Marks and Marking Methods for Parts
NES D 0031: Marking of Polymeric Parts
2 NES M 0301 [2005-1]: Substance Use Restrictions
4 NES M 5081 [2006-1]: Paint Film Quality of Plastic Parts and Chrome Plated Parts
8 4 NES C 5056 [2008-N]: General Appearance Quality Specifications for Automobiles Exterior Parts

6 Reference standards
8 NEM KD1-75801: Design Manual for COVER-FR UNDER and GUIDE-AIR FR
NEM KD1-99758: ENG ROOM & FLOOR LAYOUT CHECKLIST(SPLASH TEST/SNOW & ICE JAM RELATED ISSUES)
NEM KD2-47121: Vehicle under Floor Snow Accumulation & Frozen Parts Evaluation