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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+

Drive Belt Data -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1996-97
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.3 V6 GAS

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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+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Ground Circuit Check -> Actuator Motor Ground -> Altima -> Relay Box Ground
Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.0 V6 GAS

Actuator Motor Ground

When performing actuator motor ground circuit check, refer to Figs. through . Resistance between both terminals ...

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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 -> Component Locations -> 2000-06 Xterra, 1998-06 Frontier & 1996-06 Pathfinder
Vehicle: 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 V6 GAS

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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+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Pathfinder S 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 98 ft. lbs.
    • Torque driveline to pinion flange bol...

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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+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Transmitter
Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Pathfinder SE 5.6 V8 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.
  • R...

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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: 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove engine under cover.
  • Loosen alternator adjusting bolt and remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remo...

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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 -> 2005-07 Frontier & Pathfinder & 2005-08 Xterra
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE 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 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 -> Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Pathfinder LE 3.0 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 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: 1992 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
  • Loosen adjusting bolt on power steering pump.
  • Remove power steering pump drive belt.
  • 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 al...

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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+.

Optical Sensor Diagram for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0 V6 GASOptical Sensor Diagram for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Optical Sensor
  • Connector M145
  • Automatic Transmission Components Diagram for 1996 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 V6 GASAutomatic Transmission Components Diagram for 1996 Nissan Pathfinder XE 3.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Shift Solenoid Valve B
  • Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve
  • Shift Solenoid Valve A
  • A/C Control Unit
  • Dropping Resistor
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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  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Nissan Pathfinder 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Accessory Relay
  • Starting System
  • ECCS
  • Adjustable Shock Absorber
  • 1993 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Nissan Pathfinder SE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • High Beam
  • Left Headlamp
  • Right Headlamp
  • Lighting Switch
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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: SEAT BACK BOARD REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
    Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: MIL "ON" WITH DTC P0442 / P0455 / P0456 / P1446
    Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SE OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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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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