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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
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS -> BRAKE SYSTEM BLEED -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Less Anti-Lock Brakes
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
Less Anti-Lock Brakes
Do not spill brake fluid on painted surfaces, it may cause damage to the paint. If brake fluid is spilled, wash immediately with water.
- Place container under master cylinder to avoid spillage, then fill master cylinder with brake fluid.
- Connect hose to bleeder valves, then depress brake pedal several times.
- With pressure applied to pedal open bleeder valve to release air trapped in system.
- Close bleeder, then release pedal slowly.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 as outlined above until all air is removed from system.
- Bleed air from system in order as follows:
- Left rear whe...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Component Locations -> 2000-06 Xterra, 1998-06 Frontier & 1996-06 Pathfinder
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
Rear
- Place vehicle in neutral.
- Release parking brake.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Place reference mark on driveline shaft pinion flange and rear differential flange.Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage rear driveline s...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen alternator adjusting bolt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove two alternat...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 V6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will light when the ignition is on with engine not running. When the engine is started, then lamp should go out. If it does not, a diagnostic trouble code has been stor...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 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 thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse pr...
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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+.
 I/P Harness Diagram for 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Shift Lock System Diagram for 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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.
 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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