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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S 4.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts using suitable tool.
  • Remove ABS sensor harness from mount on knuckle, then disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.Do not pull on wheel sensor harness during removal of ABS sensor. Carefully feed ABS wheel sensor harness through hole in splash shield.
  • Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using suitable tool. Position brake caliper aside and attach using mechanics wire.Do not press down on brake pedal while caliper is re...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0 V6 GAS

The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the On position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which monitor pressure in all 4 tires. When operating the vehicle at a speed above 25 mp...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 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-terminal.
  • Remove ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2008-09 Frontier & Pathfinder & 2009 Xterra
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 5.6 V8 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.
  • Depress the cabin air filter cover tab, then remove the cover, Fig. .
  • Remove the cabin air filter elements from the heater and ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0 V6 GAS

This lamp will be illuminated when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is excessive. When...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE 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 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 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 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S 4.0 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Right Front Door Switch
  • Left Rear Door Switch
  • Right Rear Door Switch
  • BCM
  • Front Body Components Grounds and Connectors Diagram for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S 4.0 V6 GASFront Body Components Grounds and Connectors Diagram for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S 4.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector E1
  • Connector E11
  • Connector E13
  • Connector E17
  • Connector E18
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 5.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 5.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Auto Anti-Dazzling Inside Mirror
  • Integrated Homelink Transmitter
  • 2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Combination Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Ignition Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: SUNROOF DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
    Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 5.6 V8 GAS
    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 5.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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