Nissan Pathfinder (2008 year). Manual - part 175

PRECAUTIONS

DLK-301

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PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER"

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.

Precaution for work

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• After removing and installing the opening/closing parts, be sure to carry out fitting adjustments to check their

operation.

• Check the lubrication level, damage, and wear of each part. If necessary, grease or replace it.

DLK-302

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

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(J-39570)
Chassis ear

Locating the noise

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(J-43980)
NISSAN Squeak  and Rat-
tle  Kit

Repairing the cause of noise

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(J-43241)
Remote Keyless Entry 
Tester

Used to test keyfobs

SIIA0993E

SIIA0994E

LEL946A

PREPARATION

DLK-303

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Commercial Service Tool

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(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

(J-39565)
Engine ear

Locating the noise

SIIA0995E

DLK-304

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HOOD

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

HOOD

Fitting Adjustment

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CLEARANCE AND SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1.

Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Loosen the hood lock assembly and adjust the rubber bumpers until the surface height of the hood
becomes 1 mm (0.04 in) lower than the fender.

3.

Engage the hood striker and temporarily tighten. 

4.

Check the lock and striker for looseness.

1.

Hood 

2.

Front grille

3.

Front fender

4.

Headlamp assembly

A.

6.0 mm (0.24 in)

B.

0.7 mm (0.03 in)

C.

4.5 mm (0.18 in)

D.

 0.0 mm (0.0 in)

E.

6.0 mm (0.24 in)

F.

0.7 mm (0.03 in)

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HOOD

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5.

Tighten the bolts to specification.

6.

Adjust the surface height of the hood according to the fitting standard dimension by rotating right and left
rubber bumpers.

7.

Install the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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HOOD LOCK ADJUSTMENT

1.

Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Move the hood lock to the left or right so that striker center is vertically aligned with hood lock center
(when viewed from vehicle front).

3.

Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec-
ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height or by pressing it lightly approx.
3 kg (29 N, 7lb).

CAUTION:

Do not drop the hood from 300 mm (11.81 in) height or
higher.

4.

After adjusting hood lock, tighten the lock bolts to the specified
torque.

5.

Install the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly

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1.

Support the hood striker with suitable tool to prevent it from falling.

2.

Remove the hinge nuts from the hood to remove the hood assembly.

CAUTION:

Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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DLK-306

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HOOD

Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the front fender protector (LH). Refer to 

EXT-20, "Removal and Installation of Front Fender Pro-

tector"

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3.

Disconnect the hood lock cable from the hood lock, and unclip it from the radiator core support upper and
hoodledge.

4.

Remove the bolts, and the hood release handle.

5.

Separate the grommet from the lower dash panel. Pull the hood lock cable out through the passenger
compartment.

CAUTION:

While pulling, be careful not to damage the outside of the hood lock cable.

INSTALLATION

1.

Pull the hood lock cable through the lower dash panel hole into the engine room.

1.

Hood lock assembly

2.

Hood lock cable

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Be careful not to bend the cable too much, keep the radius
100mm (3.94 in) or more.

2.

Make sure the cable is not offset from the grommet, and push
the grommet into the lower dash panel hole securely.

3.

Apply sealant around the grommet at * mark.

4.

Install the cable securely to the lock.

5.

Adjust the hood lock. Refer to 

DLK-307, "Hood Lock Control

Inspection"

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6.

Install the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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Hood Lock Control Inspection

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CAUTION:

If the hood lock cable is bent or deformed, replace it.
1.

Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Make sure the secondary latch is properly engaged with the sec-
ondary striker with hood's own weight by dropping it from
approx. 200 mm (7.87 in) height.

3.

While operating the hood opener, carefully make sure the front
end of the hood is raised by approx. 20 mm (0.79 in). Also make
sure the hood opener returns to the original position.

4.

Check the hood lock lubrication condition. If necessary, apply
“body grease” to the points shown.

5.

Install the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-16, "Removal and Installation"

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DLK-308

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DOOR

DOOR

Fitting Adjustment

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Front door

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end

1.

Remove the fender. Refer to 

EXT-18, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Loosen the hinge bolts. Raise or lower the front door at rear end to adjust.

3.

Install the fender. Refer to 

EXT-18, "Removal and Installation"

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Rear door

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end

1.

Remove the center pillar upper finisher. Refer to 

INT-13, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Loosen the lower hinge bolts.

3.

From inside the vehicle, loosen the upper hinge nuts. Open the door, and raise or lower the rear end of the
door to adjust.

4.

Install the center pillar lower finisher. Refer to 

INT-13, "Removal and Installation"

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Back door

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment 

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4.5 

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 1.0 mm (0.177 

±

 0.039 in)

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