Part Numbers
Nissan Part Numbers are comprised of two parts. The first part is the type of part. The part after the dash indicates the which car it was originally designed for. Note that while many parts are NLA, many others remain available for ordering at your local Nissan Dealer.
Overview
PN format: OOOOO-OOOOO
| Format: | OO | OOO | - | OOO | OO |
| Number: | Section | Character | - | Part Type | Distinction |
| Indicates: | major function of part | minor classification of section | - | Applied model (1) | difference between similar parts |
(1) Applied model: "the part is originally designed for this model. However, it may be used widely over our models. Therefore, it does not always signify the applied model".
Also see: Nissan N.E.S. Bolt & Small Hardware Part Numbers
Section
10 ENGINE 20 ELECTRICAL 30 POWER TRAIN 40 AXLE 50 BRAKE 60 STEERING 70 BODY (SEDAN) 80 BODY (COUPE) 90 MISCELLANEOUS
Section Detail
10 Engine
001 ENGINE ASSEMBLY 002 GASKET KIT 003 CYLINDER BLOCK, FRONT COVER & OIL PAN 004 CYLINDER HEAD, ROCKER COVER & THERMOSTAT 005 EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE 006 PISTON, CRANKSHAFT & CONNECTING ROD 007 CAMSHAFT, VALVE, SPROCKET & CHAIN 008 MANIFOLD
| Sec. | Group |
| 10 | Engine complete section |
| 11 | Engine section No. 1 |
| 12 | Engine section No. 2 |
| 13 | Camshaft & valve section |
| 14 | Manifold section |
| 15 | Lubrication section |
| 16 | Fuel section No. 1 |
| 17 | Fuel section No. 2 |
| 18 | Engine control section |
| 19 | Decomp & governor section |
| 20 | Exhaust section |
| 21 | Cooling system section |
| 22 | Electric section No. 1 |
| 23 | Electric section No. 2 |
| 24 | Electric section No. 3 |
| 25 | Electric section No. 4 |
| 26 | Electric section No. 5 |
| 27 | Room heater & radio section |
| 30 | Clutch group |
| 32 | Transmission group |
| 33 | Auxiliary gear box section |
| 34 | Transmission control group |
| 36 | Auxiliary brake section |
| 37 | Propeller shaft group |
| 38 | Final drive unit section |
| 40 | Front axle section |
| 41 | Front brake section |
| 43 | Rear axle section |
| 44 | Rear brake section |
| 46 | Master cylinder, pedal &, piping group |
| 47 | Power brake section |
| 48 | Steering section |
| 50 | Frame section |
| 51 | Cross member section |
| 54 | Front suspension section |
| 55 | Rear suspension section |
| 56 | Shock absorber section |
| 57 | Spare tire section |
| 60 | Body complete white body group |
| 61 | Body front group |
| 62 | Radiator shell & bumper section |
| 63 | Fender section |
| 64 | Hood ledge section |
| 65 | Hood section |
| 66 | Cowl section |
| 67 | Dash section |
| 68 | Instrument section |
| 72 | Windshield section |
| 73 | Roof section |
| 74 | Floor section No. 1 |
| 76 | Body side section No. 1 |
| 78 | Rear fender section |
| 79 | Back panel section |
| 80 | Front door section No. 1 |
| 82 | Rear door section No. 1 |
| 84 | Trunk section |
| 85 | Rear bumper section |
| 86 | Front seat section No. 1 |
| 88 | Rear seat section No. 1 |
| 93 | Rear body section No. 1 |
| 95 | Body mounting section |
| 96 | E. T. C. section No. 1 |
| 97 | E. T. C. section No. 2 |
| 99 | Car complete & tool section |
Applied Model
Look at this part of the part number: 00000-xxx00 The xxx part tells which car it was designed for. Following is an abbreviated quick list, focusing on A-engined cars like the Datsun 1200 and those that share parts with the 1200.
For full list see: Applied Model Codes
- SUNNY
- 180, 181, 182, 183 (Datsun B10)
- 209, 248, 257, 258, 277, 278 (B10)
- H01-H03 ('69 B10)
- H01-H99 numbers (B110/B210/B310)
- 95W late Sunny Truck
- A-series FWD
- M01-M99 is for Datsun F10/310 (Nissan Cherry)
- 210-299, A06-A60, A86-A95, N01-N24 Datsun 510
- U01-U29 Datsun 610
- PATROL model 60 (1960-1980)
- 440, 441, 442
- Datsun Pickup
- B50-B99, G70, G71 Datsun 620
- 10W, 30W, 04W Datsun 720
- B50: Datsun 620 RHD
- B93: Datsun 620 Truck RHD 7510-
- B94: Datsun 620 Truck RHD 7605- Custom [extended cab]
- B95: Datsun 620 Truck RHD
- B96: Datsun 620 Pickup (coupe utility)
- B64: Datsun 620 pickup LHD
- G71: Datsun 620 Truck RHD 7809-
Distinction
The last two digits indicate a parts variation: maybe a different color, material or finish. Or possibly a production revision. They usually interchange but not always.
| Purpose | Range | Meaning |
| Similarity | 00-19 60-69 |
When parts are only slightly changed, or different color |
| Exc. Svc Use | 25-29 75-79 |
Repair kit/set used exclusively for service |
| Material | 00-19 60-69 |
Difference in materials |
| Processing | 00-19 60-69 |
For convenience of production line process, in case we can not use the original Part No. |
| Lettered | A-Z | Exclusively reserved for service use |
Example
Example: Nissan Part Number 40052-H1000
| Sec. No. | Character No. | - | Part Type No. | Distinction No. |
| 40 | 052 | - | H10 | 00 |
| Axle | 0-Front Axle | - | B110S('70.5) | n/a |
| 052-Knuckle Arm RH | - | B110 Sedan, 1970-1/2 |
Reference: Datsun 1200 USA & Canada Parts Catalog Model B110 Series (C-0030U), 4th Overall Revision, December 1973