Nissan Pathfinder (2009 year). Manual - part 188

PREPARATION

DLK-313

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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

2009 Pathfinder

DLK-314

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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-18, "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)

WIIA0774E

2009 Pathfinder

HOOD

DLK-315

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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-18, "Removal and Installation"

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HOOD LOCK ADJUSTMENT

1.

Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-18, "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-18, "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.

LIIA1696E

LIIA1701E

WIIA1055E

2009 Pathfinder

DLK-316

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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-18, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the front fender protector (LH). Refer to 

EXT-22, "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

WIIA0775E

2009 Pathfinder

HOOD

DLK-317

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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-317, "Hood Lock Control

Inspection"

.

6.

Install the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-18, "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-18, "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-18, "Removal and Installation"

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LIIA1698E

LIIA1699E

PIIA1086E

PIIA0176E

2009 Pathfinder

DLK-318

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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-20, "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-20, "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-17, "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-17, "Removal and Installation"

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Back door

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment 

A.

4.5 

±

 1.0 mm (0.177 

±

 0.039 in)

WIIA0732E

2009 Pathfinder

DOOR

DLK-319

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1.

Open and support the back door.

2.

Slightly loosen the hinge nuts.

3.

Reposition the door as necessary and tighten the nuts.

4.

Confirm the adjustment. Repeat as necessary to obtain the desired fit.

Striker adjustment

BODY SIDE DOORS

1.

Back door assembly

2.

Back door hinge

3.

Tail lamp assembly

4.

Rear bumper fascia

5.

Roof

6.

Side window glass

a.

7.2 

±

 2.0 mm (0.28 

±

 0.06 in)

b.

6.0 

±

 1.5 mm (0.24 

±

 0.06 in)

c.

2.0 

±

  2.0 mm ( 0.08 

±

 0.08 in)

d.

1.0 

±

 1.5 mm (0.04 

±

 0.06 in)

e.

8.0 

±

 1.5 mm (0.31 

±

 0.06 in)

f.

5.3 

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  2.0 mm (0.21 

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 0.08 in)

g.

0.8 

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 2.0 mm (0.03 

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 0.08 in)

h.

0.8 

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 1.0 mm (0.03 

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 0.04 in)

j.

2.0 

±

 1.0 mm (0.08 

±

  0.04 in)

WIIA0733E

2009 Pathfinder

DLK-320

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DOOR

1.

Adjust the striker so that it becomes parallel with the lock inser-
tion direction.

BACK DOOR

1.

Adjust the striker so that it becomes parallel with the lock inser-
tion direction.

Removal and Installation

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FRONT DOOR

CAUTION:

• When removing and installing the door assembly, support the door with a jack and shop cloth to pro-

tect the door and body.

• When removing and installing door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment.
• Check the hinge rotating part for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply "body grease".

1.

Remove the front door glass and regulator. Refer to 

GW-15, "Front Door Glass Regulator"

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2.

Remove the door harness.

3.

Remove the check link bolt from the hinge pillar.

4.

Remove the door-side hinge nuts, and the door assembly.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WIIA0734E

WIIA0735E

Check link to hinge pillar 
bolt

14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

LIIA1726E

Door hinge nuts

24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

LIIA1727E

2009 Pathfinder