NTB17-126

Classification:
Reference:
BT17-012
Date:
NTB17-126
December 14, 2017
2018 370Z; DECAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2018 370Z (Z34)
SERVICE INFORMATION
If any of the Heritage Edition accent stripes requires replacement, refer to the following
appropriate section of the Service Procedure starting on the next page for installation
instructions.

Hood………………………….…..
page 4

Roof…………………………..…..
page 7

Back Door………………………..
page 10

Door………………………….…....
page 12

Rear Fender…………………...…
page 14

Front Fender……………………..
page 17

Sticker Removal (if required)…..
page 19
NOTE: Apply the side accent stripes in the following order
 1st Door
 2nd Front Fender
 3rd Rear Fender
IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you
will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE as it
contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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Required Tools:

Painters tape

Squeegee (squeegee must have felt lined edge to prevent scratching vehicle finish)

Clean, lint free cloth

Isopropyl Alcohol

32 ounce spray bottle with soapy water (20 drops of mild dish soap in spray bottle
completely full of water)
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT:
BEFORE INSTALLATION

Do not apply the accent stripes until after new paint has fully dried. Refer to the
drying time recommended by paint supplier.
 Insufficient drying time may cause defects such as solvent popping, blisters or
pinholes.

Wash the vehicle before applying an accent stripe.

For optimum results, the accent stripes should be applied indoors and at a
temperature between 68°F and 86°F (20°C- 30°C).

Prepare soapy water bottle: 20 drops mild liquid dish soap into a 32 ounce spray
bottle full of water.
Figure 1
AFTER INSTALLATION

Wait 30 minutes before removing the premask from the accent stripes to prevent
lifting the sticker.

To remove the premask from applied accent stripes, slowly pull off at a 180°angle
back against itself, taking care not to lift the sticker from vehicle.

Vehicle must remain inside for at least 24 hours after installing accent stripes.

Vehicle cannot be washed for 7 days after installation of accent stripes.
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Hood
Hood Template
1. Wash the area that the hood accent
stripe will be applied with isopropyl
alcohol (Figure 2).

Confirm all dirt, dust and debris have
been removed.
2. Attach the hood Template.
a. Place on the right rear corner of the
hood (Figure 2).
b. Align with edge of the hood.
Clean this
area
Figure 2
c. Hold in place with painters tape.
Hood Template
Hood accent
stripe
3. Align the right side of the hood accent
stripe with the left side of the hood
template and confirm that the hood
accent stripe is centered on the hood.
Hood
Figure 3
Hood accent
stripe
4. Remove the white liner from the bottom
of the hood accent stripe.
5. Thoroughly wet the surface of the hood
where the hood accent stripe will be
applied with soapy water.
6. Wet the adhesive surface of the hood
accent stripe (underside) with soapy
water.
Liner
7. Set the hood accent stripe on the hood
and align with the template.
Figure 4
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IMPORTANT: In the following steps, do not apply any more than 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure.
More pressure will be used later in this procedure to set the hood accent stripe.
8. Apply 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure to ONLY
the top upper center (windshield side) of
the hood accent stripe with a squeegee.

Step 8
Pressure should be applied to the last
inch and no more than the width of
the squeegee.
NOTE: This will attach the rear edge
of the hood accent stripe to the hood
for the following steps.
9. Gently pull the hood accent stripe toward
the front of the vehicle to align and
remove any wrinkles/slack.
Step 9
Figure 5
10. Lift the hood accent stripe off of the hood
and re-wet the adhesive surface and also
the hood with soapy water.
Step 12
11. Lay the hood accent stripe back onto the
hood and again pull the hood accent
stripe toward the front of the vehicle.

Confirm that the hood accent stripe is
in the correct position.
12. Apply 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure down the
center of the hood accent stripe with a
squeegee.

Start at the top (windshield side) and
sweep toward the front of the vehicle.

Only make one pass, the width of the
squeegee.
Figure 6
Step 13
13. Starting at the top of the hood accent
stripe on the passenger side:
a. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure
sweep outwards at a 90° angle to the
front of the vehicle.
b. Move the squeegee down just enough
to overlap the last pass and repeat
outward sweep.
Figure 7
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c. Repeat steps 13a and 13b to the entire length of the hood accent stripe.
d. Repeat steps 13a-13c on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
e. Repeat steps 13a-13d with 4 kg (9 lbs) of pressure.
14. Starting at the top of the hood accent
stripe on the passenger side:
Step 14
a. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 4 kg (9 lbs) of pressure
sweep down/outwards at a 45° angle
to the front of the vehicle.
b. Move the squeegee down just enough
to overlap the last pass and repeat
outward sweep.
c. Repeat steps 14a and 14b the entire
length of the hood accent stripe.
d. Repeat steps 14a-14c on the driver’s
side of the vehicle.
15. Remove the premask tape that covers
the top of the hood accent stripe and
hood template.

Wait 30 minutes at 21°C (70°F) before
removing the premask from the
accent stripes to prevent lifting the
sticker.

To remove the premask from applied
accent stripes, slowly pull off at a 180°
angle back against itself, taking care
not to lift the sticker from vehicle.
Figure 8
Step 15
Figure 9
IMPORTANT:

Vehicle must remain inside for at least 24 hours after installing the accent
stripes.

Vehicle cannot be washed for 7 days after installation of the accent stripes.
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Roof
1. Wash the area that the roof accent stripe
will be applied with isopropyl alcohol.

Roof Template
Confirm all dirt, dust and debris have
been removed.
2. Attach the roof Template.
a. Place on the right rear corner of the
hood.
Clean this
area
b. Align with edge of the roof.
c. Hold in place with painters tape.
Figure 10
Roof accent
stripe
Roof Template
3. Align the right side of the roof accent
stripe with the left side of the roof
template and confirm that the roof accent
stripe is centered on the roof.
Figure 11
Roof accent
stripe
4. Remove the white liner from the bottom
of the roof accent stripe.
5. Thoroughly wet the surface of the roof
where the roof accent stripe will be
applied with soapy water.
6. Wet the adhesive surface of the roof
accent stripe (underside) with soapy
water.
7. Set the roof accent stripe on the roof and
align with the template.
Roof Template
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Figure 12
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IMPORTANT: In the following steps, do not apply any more than 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure.
More pressure will be used later in this procedure to set the roof accent stripe.
8. Apply 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure to ONLY
the rear center of the roof accent stripe
with a squeegee.

Step 8
Pressure should be applied to the last
inch and no more than the width of
the squeegee.
NOTE: This is to retain the rear edge
of the roof accent stripe so that it can
be aligned.
9. Gently pull the roof accent stripe toward
the front of the vehicle to align and
remove any wrinkles/slack.
10. Lift the roof accent stripe off of the roof
and re-wet the adhesive surface and also
the roof with soapy water.
11. Lay the roof accent stripe back onto the
roof and again pull the roof accent stripe
toward the front of the vehicle.

Step 9
Figure 13
Step 12
Confirm that the roof accent stripe is
in the correct position.
12. Apply 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure down the
center of the roof accent stripe with a
squeegee.

Start at the rear and sweep toward
the front of the vehicle.

Only make one pass, the width of the
squeegee.
Figure 14
13. Starting at the front edge of the roof
accent stripe:
a. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure
sweep outwards at a 90° angle to the
front of the vehicle.
Step 13a
 Make 1 (one) sweep to the driver’s
side and 1 (one) to the passenger
side.
b. Form the roof accent stripe to the
contour of the front edge of the roof,
with multiple forward sweeps.
Step 13b
Figure 15
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14. Starting at the rear of the roof accent
stripe on the passenger side:
Step 14
a. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure
sweep outwards at a 90° angle to the
front of the vehicle.
b. Move the squeegee down just enough
to overlap the last pass and repeat
outward sweep.
c. Repeat steps 14a and 14b to the
entire length of the roof accent stripe.
d. Repeat steps 14a-14c on the driver’s
side of the vehicle.
Figure 16
e. Repeat steps 14a-14d with 4 kg (9
lbs) of pressure.
15. Starting at the rear of the roof accent
stripe on the passenger side:
Step 15
a. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 4 kg (9 lbs) of pressure
sweep down/outwards at a 45° angle
to the front of the vehicle.
b. Move the squeegee down just enough
to overlap the last pass and repeat
outward sweep.
c. Repeat steps 15a and 15b the entire
length of the hood accent stripe.
d. Repeat steps 15a-15c on the driver’s
side of the vehicle.
Figure 17
16. Remove the premask tape that covers the top of the roof accent stripe and rood
template.

Wait 30 minutes at 21°C (70°F) before removing the premask from the accent
stripes to prevent lifting the sticker.

To remove the premask from applied accent stripes, slowly pull off at a 180° angle
back against itself, taking care not to lift the sticker from vehicle.
IMPORTANT:

Vehicle must remain inside for at least 24 hours after installing the accent
stripes.

Vehicle cannot be washed for 7 days after installation of the accent stripes.
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Back Door
1. Wash the area that the back door accent
stripe will be applied with isopropyl
alcohol.

Back door
Template
Clean this
area
Confirm all dirt, dust and debris have
been removed.
2. Attach the back door Template.
a. Place below the right rear corner of
the back door window.
Back door
b. Align with edge of the back door
window.
Figure 18
c. Hold in place with painters tape.
Back door
accent stripe
Back door
Template
3. Align the right side of the back door
accent stripe with the left side of back
door template and confirm that the back
door accent stripe is centered on the
back door.
Figure 19
Back door
accent stripe
4. Remove the white liner from the bottom
of the back door accent stripe.
5. Thoroughly wet the surface of the back
door where the back door accent stripe
will be applied with soapy water.
6. Wet the adhesive surface of the back
door accent stripe (underside) with soapy
water.
7. Set the back door accent stripe on the
back door and align with the template.
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Figure 20
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IMPORTANT: In the following steps, do not apply any more than 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure.
More pressure will be used later in this procedure to set the back door accent stripe.
8. Starting at the center of the back door
accent stripe:
a. Sweep the squeegee once to the front
and then rear of the vehicle with 2 kg
(4.5 lbs) of pressure.
Step 8
b. Position the squeegee at the window
side and then sweep the squeegee to
the left and the right, with 2 kg (4.5
lbs) of pressure, at a 90° angle to the
front of the vehicle.
c. Move the squeegee down just enough
to overlap the last pass and repeat
outward sweep.
Figure 21
d. Repeat steps 8b and 8c to the entire length of the back door accent stripe.
e. Repeat steps 8b-8d with 4 kg (9 lbs) of pressure.
9. Remove the premask tape that covers the top of the back door accent stripe and back
door template.

Wait 30 minutes at 21°C (70°F) before removing the premask from the accent
stripes to prevent lifting the sticker.

To remove the premask from applied accent stripes, slowly pull off at a 180° angle
back against itself, taking care not to lift the sticker from vehicle.
IMPORTANT:

Vehicle must remain inside for at least 24 hours after installing the accent
stripes.

Vehicle cannot be washed for 7 days after installation of the accent stripes.
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Door
NOTE: The following door accent stripe directions are for left and right side doors.
1. Wash the area that the door accent stripe
will be applied with isopropyl alcohol.

Front
fender
Door
Confirm all dirt, dust and debris have
been removed.
Lower front
edge of door
Notch
2. Review Figure 23 for the location that the
door accent stripe will be applied.
NOTE: Use the notches in the accent
stripe, shown in Figure 22, to align with
the front and rear edges of the door.
Door
3. Remove white liner from the bottom of
the door accent stripe.
Rear fender
Door
4. Thoroughly wet the surface of the door
where the door accent stripe will be
applied with soapy water.
5. Wet the adhesive surface of the door
accent stripe (underside) with soapy
water.
Notch
Lower rear
edge of door
Figure 22
6. Set the door accent stripe on the door
and align as shown in Figures 22 and 23.
Door accent
stripe
Liner
Clean this
area
Figure 23
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IMPORTANT: In the following steps, do not apply any more than 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure.
More pressure will be used later in this procedure to set the door accent stripe.
7. Starting at the center of the door accent
stripe:
NOTE: Center is ½ way between the
front and rear door edges and ½ way
between the top and bottom of the door
accent stripe.
Step 7
a. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure
sweep upwards.
b. Move the squeegee forward just
enough to overlap the last pass and
repeat upward sweep.
Figure 24
c. Repeat steps 7a and 7b to the entire length until the forward edge of the door is
reached.
d. Again place the squeegee over the center and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure sweep
upwards.
e. Move the squeegee rearward just enough to overlap the last pass and repeat
upward sweep.
f. Repeat steps 7d and 7e to the entire length until the rear edge of the door is
reached.
g. Repeat steps 7a-7f on the lower 50% of the door accent stripe.
h. Repeat steps 7a-7g with 4 kg (9 lbs) of pressure.
8. Remove the premask tape that covers the top of the door accent stripe.

Wait 30 minutes at 21°C (70°F) before removing the premask from the accent
stripes to prevent lifting the sticker.

To remove the premask from applied accent stripes, slowly pull off at a 180° angle
back against itself, taking care not to lift the sticker from vehicle.
IMPORTANT:

Vehicle must remain inside for at least 24 hours after installing the accent
stripes.

Vehicle cannot be washed for 7 days after installation of the accent stripes.
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Rear Fender
NOTE: The following rear fender accent stripe directions are for left and right side rear
fender.
1. Wash the area that the rear fender accent stripe will be applied with isopropyl alcohol.

Confirm all dirt, dust and debris have been removed.
2. Review Figure 25 for the location that the rear fender accent stripe will be applied.
3. Remove white liner from the bottom of the rear fender accent stripe.
4. Thoroughly wet the surface of the rear fender where the rear fender accent stripe will be
applied with soapy water.
5. Wet the adhesive surface of the rear fender accent stripe (underside) with soapy water.
6. Set the rear fender accent stripe on the rear fender and align as shown in Figure 25.
Accent stripe
Liner
Clean this
area
Rear
fender
Lower front edge
of rear fender
Figure 25
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IMPORTANT: In the following steps, do not apply any more than 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure.
More pressure will be used later in this procedure to set the rear fender accent stripe.
7. Starting at the rear of the rear fender accent stripe:
a. Place the squeegee over the center and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure sweep
slightly forward and up.
b. Move the squeegee forward just enough to overlap the last pass and repeat forward
and up sweep.
c. Repeat steps 7a and 7b to the entire length until the rear edge of the door is
reached.
d. Again place the squeegee over the center and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure sweep
slightly forward and down.
e. Move the squeegee forward just enough to overlap the last pass and repeat forward
and down sweep.
f. Repeat steps 7d and 7e to the entire length until the rear edge of the door is
reached.
g. Repeat steps 7a-7f with 4 kg (9 lbs) of pressure.
Door
Rear fender
Step 7
Figure 26
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8. Remove the premask tape that covers the top of the rear fender accent stripe.

Wait 30 minutes at 21°C (70°F) before removing the premask from the accent
stripes to prevent lifting the sticker.

To remove the premask from applied accent stripes, slowly pull off at a 180° angle
back against itself, taking care not to lift the sticker from vehicle.
IMPORTANT:

Vehicle must remain inside for at least 24 hours after installing the accent
stripes.

Vehicle cannot be washed for 7 days after installation of the accent stripes.
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Front Fender
NOTE: The following front fender accent stripe directions are for left and right side front
fender.
1. Wash the area that the front fender accent stripe will be applied with isopropyl alcohol.

Confirm all dirt, dust and debris have been removed.
2. Review Figure 27 for the location that the front fender accent stripe will be applied.
3. Remove white liner from the bottom of the front fender accent stripe.
4. Thoroughly wet the surface of the front fender where the front fender accent stripe will
be applied with soapy water.
5. Wet the adhesive surface of the front fender accent stripe (underside) with soapy water.
6. Set the front fender accent stripe on the front fender and align as shown in
Figures 27.
NOTE: Use the notches in the accent stripe, shown in Figure 27, to align with the front
and rear edges of the front fender.
Front fender
accent stripe
Cross section
of front fender
Notch
Front fender
Front fender
accent stripe
Figure 27
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IMPORTANT: In the following steps, do not apply any more than 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure.
More pressure will be used later in this procedure to set the front fender accent stripe.
7. Starting at the center of the front fender
accent stripe:
Front fender
a. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure
sweep up.
b. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure
sweep down.
Front fender
accent stripe
Clean this
area
c. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure
sweep forward.
Liner
d. Place the squeegee over the center
and with 2 kg (4.5 lbs) of pressure
sweep rearward.
Figure 28
e. Continue to sweep from the center out
in multiple directions until all accent
stripe surfaces have been covered.
Step 7
f. Repeat steps 7a-7e with 4 kg (9 lbs)
of pressure.
8. Remove the premask tape that covers
the top of the front fender accent stripe.


Wait 30 minutes at 21°C (70°F) before
removing the premask from the
accent stripes to prevent lifting the
sticker.
Step 8
Figure 29
To remove the premask from applied accent stripes, slowly pull off at a 180° angle
back against itself, taking care not to lift the sticker from vehicle.
IMPORTANT:

Vehicle must remain inside for at least 24 hours after installing the accent
stripes.

Vehicle cannot be washed for 7 days after installation of the accent stripes.
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Removal of stickers (if required)
Required tools:

Heat gun

Lint free cloth

Isopropyl alcohol
1. Set heat gun to low (60°-70°C, 140°158°F).
2. Heat the accent stripe that is to be
removed at one of its corners.
3. Start lifting the accent stripe where
heated in step 2.
4. Continue to heat accent stripe at the
point that it is being separated from the
vehicle.
Figure 30
5. Apply Isopropyl alcohol to any residual
adhesive and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
6. Wipe residual adhesive off of vehicle.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all adhesive
has been removed.
Figure 31
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PARTS INFORMATION
REFERENCE
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
1
STRIPE-HOOD ACCENT
2
STRIPE-KIT ACCENT
3
STRIPE-BACK DOOR
PART NUMBER
STRIPE-FR FDR ACCENT
(Driver’s side)
STRIPE-FR FDR ACCENT
(Passenger side)
STRIPE-FR DOOR ACCENT
(Driver’s side)
STRIPE-FR DOOR ACCENT
(Passenger side)
STRIPE-RR FDR ACCENT
(Driver’s side)
STRIPE-FR DOOR ACCENT
(Passenger side)
4
4
5
5
6
6
65092-6GG1A
65092-6GG1B
99041-6GG1A
99041-6GG1B
99052-6GG1A
99052-6GG1B
99043-6GG1A
99043-6GG1B
99042-6GG1A
99042-6GG1B
99045-6GG1A
99045-6GG1B
99044-6GG1A
99044-6GG1B
99049-6GG1A
99049-6GG1B
99048-6GG1A
99048-6GG1B
(black)
(silver)
(black)
(silver)
(black)
(silver)
(black)
(silver)
(black)
(silver)
(black)
(silver)
(black)
(silver)
(black)
(silver)
(black)
(silver)
QTY
1 (*)
1 (*)
1 (*)
1 (*)
1 (*)
1 (*)
1 (*)
1 (*)
1 (*)
(*) As needed.
4
5
3
1
1
Figure 32
6
Additional parts Figures on the next page.
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Part Figures continued.
NOTE: Figure 33 (7, 8 and 9) are examples of the templetes that are included in the Acsent
Stripe Kits.
9
7
8
Figure 33
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a separate Primary Failed Part (PP) line for each stripe replaced.
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Replace Hood Accent Stripe
UT86AA
Replace Roof Accent Strip
UT88AA
Replace Back Door Accent Stripe
UT90AA
(1)
ZE
32
(2)
Replace Front Fender Accent Stripe-One
UT92AA
Replace Front Door Accent Stripe-One
UT94AA
Replace Rear Fender Accent Stripe-One
UT96AA
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Accent Stripe Part
Number as the Primary Failed Part.
(2) Reference the current Nissan Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated flat rate time.
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