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

2009 Pathfinder

BR-4

< PRECAUTION >

PRECAUTIONS

If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.

Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the

″

ACC

″

position. At this time, the

steering lock will be released.

Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.

Perform the necessary repair operation.

When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the

″

LOCK

″

position before connecting

the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)

Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.

Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover

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When performing any procedure after removing the cowl top cover,
cover the lower edge of the windshield with urethane to protect the
glass from damage.

PIIB3706J

2009 Pathfinder

PREPARATION

BR-5

< 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.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

—

(J-46532)
Brake and clutch pedal height measure-
ment tool

Measuring brake pedal height

38-PFM90.5
(

—

)

Pro-Cut PFM 90 On-Car Brake Lathe

Turning rotors

LFIA0227E

ALFIA0092ZZ

Tool name

Description

1. Flare nut crowfoot
2. Torque wrench

Removing and installing each brake pip-
ing
a: 10 mm (0.39 in) / 12 mm (0.47 in)

Power tool

Removing nuts, bolts and screws

S-NT360

PIIB1407E

2009 Pathfinder

BR-6

< FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS >

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

: Applicable

Reference page

(2F

10),

0),

(2S1

(R18

0A),

(R20

0),

(RAX)

(FSU),

(RSU)

Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS

Pad

- un

wea

Shi

Roto

r im

Roto

r da

Rotor runout

Roto

r de

rma

tio

Roto

r de

fle

tio

Rotor rust

Roto

r th

riat

ion

PROP

ELLER SHAFT

FRON

T FINA

L DRIVE

REAR FINA

L DRIVE

IVESHAFT

SUSPENSION

TIRES

AND ROA

WHEEL

STEERING

Symptom

Noise

Shake

Shimmy, Shudder

2009 Pathfinder

FRONT DISC BRAKE

BR-7

< BASIC INSPECTION >

BASIC INSPECTION

FRONT DISC BRAKE

BRAKE PAD

BRAKE PAD : Inspection

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PAD WEAR

Check pad thickness from the inspection holes on cylinder body.
Check using a scale if necessary.

DISC ROTOR

DISC ROTOR : Inspection

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2009 Pathfinder

BR-8

< BASIC INSPECTION >

FRONT DISC BRAKE

Check thickness of the disc rotor using a micrometer. Replace disc
rotor if thickness is less then the repair limit thickness.

Standard thickness (new)

: Refer to

BR-57, "Front

Disc Brake"

Repair limit thickness

: Refer to

BR-57, "Front

Disc Brake"

Maximum uneven wear
(measured at 8 positions)

: Refer to

BR-57, "Front

Disc Brake"

SBR020B

2009 Pathfinder

REAR DISC BRAKE

BR-9

< BASIC INSPECTION >

2009 Pathfinder

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