Dec. 18, 2020—Nissan North America released a position statement voicing its support for OEM repair procedures.
According to the statement, "It is recommended to refer to [Nissan's] Electronic Service Manual prior to any repair or replacement to ensure that the proper inspection and repair guidelines are being performed by a qualified technician."
The statement warns that "failure to adhere to the ESM guidelines constitutes an unauthorized repair." Repairers can access Nissan's service manual here.