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1997 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
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Brake Fluid Safety
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Brake Fluid Safety
Do not allow brake fluid to ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Armada, Murano, Titan & 350Z, 2006-02 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 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 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE 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 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine undercover.
- Disconnect starter wir...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Automatic Transmission (AT) Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS
The Automatic Transmission (AT) Check lamp will be illuminated for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check and then go Off. If it remains lit or comes on at any other time, a malfunction in the a...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 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 to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder XE 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 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Wiring Harness Connector Locations (Front Left Hand Side) Diagram for 1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Passenger Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Nissan Pathfinder cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Nissan Pathfinder AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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