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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks from 1990+

Nissan -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Radiator, Replace -> 2.4L Engine -> 3.3L Engine -> Altima -> Frontier & Xterra -> Maxima -> Pathfinder -> Quest -> Sentra
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 V6 GAS

Altima

Refer to Fig. for radiator replacement procedure.

Frontier & Xterra

2.4L Engine
  • Remove undercover panel.
  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses, Fig. .
  • Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly.
  • Remove radiator lower shroud.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission, disconnect automatic transmission oil cooler lines.
  • On all models, disconnect reservoir tank hose.
  • Remove radiator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
3.3L Engine
  • Rem...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder, Replace

Do not spill brake fluid on painted areas, it may cause paint damage.

  • Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screws.
  • Depress brake pedal, open bleeder valves and drain fluid into suita...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Armada, Murano, Titan & 350Z, 2006-02 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0 V6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
  • On 1990-96 300ZX, disconnect the fuel pump relay, located behind the lefthand side kick panel.
  • On all models, start and run the engine until it stalls.
  • After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
  • On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
  • On 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then connect the fuel pump relay.

Removal &...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder XE 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 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 5.6 V8 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 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Pathfinder S 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Release tabs inwards and pull lower radiator shroud rearward to remove.
  • Remove bolts securing upper radiator shroud and remove shroud.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove lower bracket alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remove upper alternat...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2008-09 Frontier & Pathfinder & 2009 Xterra
Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Pathfinder S 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.
  • 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 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Nissan -> Traction Control/Slip Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

Drive wheel slippage is detected by the four wheel rotating signal. When wheel slip becomes excessive, the Traction Control System (TCS) operates causing the SLIP indicator lamp to illuminate. When the TCS off switch is used to cancel TCS function, the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 4.0 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 water outlet.
  • Remove hose from water outlet.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heate...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Components Diagram for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Key Switch
  • Combination Meter
  • Combination Switch
  • Seat Belt Buckle Switch
  • BCM
  • ECCS Components Diagram for 1993 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.0 V6 GASECCS Components Diagram for 1993 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Park/Neutral Position Relay
  • Ignition Coil
  • ECM
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

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

    1991 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Symbol Identification
  • 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Steering Angle Sensor
  • Body Control Module
  • Combination Meter
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: NAVIGATION SYSTEM DVD MAP DISC INFORMATION
    Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Pathfinder Armada 5.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Document: CUSTOMER DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET NOW AVAILABLE
    Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES

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