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1996 Nissan Pathfinder CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> Nissan -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS
- Turn ignition Off.
- Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then the positive cable.
- On 1990-96 models wait a minimum of 10 minutes for air bag system to discharge. The system will retain power for approximately 10 minutes after disconnecting the battery cables. It is possible for the air bag to deploy during...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
DRUM BRAKES -> BRAKE SERVICE -> Altima -> Maxima -> Pathfinder & Pickup -> Quest -> Sentra, NX 1600, NX 2000 & 200SX
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
Altima
- Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear wheel.
- Fully release parking brake.
- Remove brake drum, if drum is hard to remove, proceed as follows:
- Remove plug from rear side of backing plate.
- Using a suitable tool, push stopper towards backing plate to gain clearance between brake shoe and drum as shown in Fig. .
- Install two bolts into outside of brake drum as shown in Fig. , then gradually tighten the two bolts until drum separates from the brake shoes.
- Push in shoe hold-down pins from behind backing plate, Fig. .
- Pull out brake shoes.
- Using pliers, remove lower...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Service as ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassemble -> Snap Ring Type
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
Disassemble
Snap Ring Type
This procedure describes a driveline equipped with cardan joint in tube yoke. Driveline equipped with companion/slip yoke repeat steps to remove remaining cardan joint.
- Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance.
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke using suitable tool.
- Position yoke with grease fitting pointing up, if equipped.
- Position socket with ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect starter wiring from sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the coolant level in the cooling system reservoir drops bel...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater pipe.
- Remove hose from heater pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS
- Loosen lock nut on air conditioning compressor drive belt idler pulley.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on idler pulley.
- Remove air conditioning compressor drive belt.
- Loosen lock nut on alternator drive belt idler pulley.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator drive belt idler pulley.
- Remove alternator and water pump drive belt.
- Loosen lock n...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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