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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Nissan/Datsun -> Component Locations -> 2000-06 Xterra, 1998-06 Frontier & 1996-06 Pathfinder
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra S 4.0 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Place reference mark on front driveline shaft flange yoke and companion flange of front final driveline. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage flange yoke and companion flange of front final drive.
  • Remove bolts and then remove front driveline from front final drive and transfer case from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque wheel lug nuts to 80 ft. lbs.
    • Torque driveline to pinion flange bol...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Body Control Module -> Installation -> Remote Keyless Entry Receiver -> Removal -> Transmitter
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS

Transmitter

Removal
  • Deflate tire, then remove retaining nut an allow transmitter to fall into tire.
  • Gently bounce tire so transmitter falls to bottom of tire.
  • Place tire on suitable tire changing machine and break both tire beads. Ensure transmitter remains at bottom of tire.
  • Turn tire so valve hole is at bottom, then bounce tire so transmitter is near valve hole.
  • Lift tire onto turntable and position valve hole 270° from mounting/dismounting head, Fig. .
  • Lubricate tire, then remove first side of tire.
  • Reach inside of tire and remove transmitter.
  • Remove second side of tire.
Installa...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra S 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts from engine under cover then remove cover.
  • Remove bolts from righthand exhaust manifold heat shield cover to gain access to starter cover bolts.
  • Remove bolts from starter cover then remove cover.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut and disconnect wire from solenoid S-termin...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2005-07 Frontier & Pathfinder & 2005-08 Xterra
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Press in on the sides of the glove compartment and allow the glove compartment to hand by the cord.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover screw, then the cover.
  • Remove the cabin air filter elements from...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS

The VDC lamp should illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the on position for a few seconds or when the VDC control switch is in the off position. If the VDC lamps illuminates while ope...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra S 4.0 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
  • Remove hose from water inlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect wiring harness connector from air cleaner case.
  • Remove air cleaner duct and resonator assembly, then place air cleaner assembly aside.
  • Rotate or lift belt te...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Traction Control System Diagram for 2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GASTraction Control System Diagram for 2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Park Position Switch
  • Transfer Control Unit
  • Fuse/Relay Box
  • 4WD Shift Switch
  • Interior Lamps Diagram for 2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GASInterior Lamps Diagram for 2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Body Control Module
  • Dome Lamp
  • Key Switch
  • Cargo Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • RH Turn
  • Ignition Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Combination Meter
  • 2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Front Wiper Motor
  • Intelligent Power Distribution Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: CAM BOLTS FOR FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
    Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 2006 Nissan Xterra 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 2006 Nissan Xterra 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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