Nissan Pathfinder (2011 year). Manual - part 415

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4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-

ing the noise.

SUNROOF/HEADLINING

Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking 
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these

incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.

OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)

Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of

these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.

In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.

SEATS

When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when

the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the

noise.

Cause of seat noise include: 
1. Headrest rods and holder 
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame 
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket 
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-

ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component

or applying urethane tape to the contact area.

UNDERHOOD

Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then

transmitted into the passenger compartment.

Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator installation pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment 
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best

method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine rpm or

load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or

insulating the component causing the noise.

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the front grille. Refer to 

EXT-20

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2. Remove the front fender protectors LH and RH. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Front

Fender Protector"

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3. Remove the front valance LH, center, then RH.
4. Disconnect the fog lamp harness connectors (if equipped).
5. Remove the front bumper fascia assembly.
6. Remove the front bumper.
7. Remove the front bumper bracket.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Front bumper stay RH

2.

Front bumper reinforcement RH

3.

Fog lamp opening finisher (if 
equipped)

4.

Fog lamp (if equipped)

5.

Front bumper fascia assembly

6.

Front valance RH

7.

Front bumper protector assembly (if 
equipped)

8.

Front valance center

9.

Front license plate bracket

10. Front valance LH

11. Engine under cover 

12. Access cover

13. Front bumper reinforcement LH

14. Front bumper stay LH

15. Front bumper 

16. Front bumper bracket

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Units: mm (in)

1.

Headlamp assembly

2.

Front bumper fascia

Portion

Measurement

Standard

Difference (MAX)

A-A

C

Clearance

3.0 (0.118)

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 1.5 (0.059)

B-B

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Clearance

3.0 (0.118)

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the LH and RH rear combination lamps. Refer to 

EXL-153, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the mudguards (if equipped). Refer to 

EXT-26, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the rear fender protectors. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Rear Fender Protector"

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4. Remove the LH and RH rear fascia strut lower bolts.
5. Remove the rear fascia lower stay bolts.
6. Remove the fascia front upper bolts near the wheel opening.
7. Release the left pinch rail clips and remove the LH side of rear bumper fascia from the quarter panel.
8. Release the right pinch rail clips and remove the RH side of the rear bumper fascia from the quarter panel.
9. Remove the fascia rear upper bolts near the rear combination lamps LH/RH.
10. Remove the rear bumper fascia.
11. Disconnect the harness on left side of tow hitch.
12. Remove the Intelligent Key antenna (if equipped) from the rear bumper reinforcement, then remove rear

bumper reinforcement.

13. Remove the drafter duct from the lower side of LH quarter panel.
14. Remove the rear valance nuts and bolts, then remove the rear valance.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Rear valance

2.

Rear bumper reinforcement

3.

Rear bumper fascia

4.

Rear fascia strut LH/RH

5.

Step pad

6.

Clip

7.

Tow hitch

8.

Tow harness bracket

9.

Tow hitch harness

10. Rear fascia lower stay (LH shown)

11. Pinch rail

12. Washer

13. Drafter duct

14. Filter element

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• Apply sealant to clips securing upper step pad during installation.

Units: mm (in)

1.

Rear bumper fascia

2.

Bed side outer LH

3.

Rear combination lamp

4.

Step pad

5.

Back door

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Measurement

Standard

Difference (MAX)

A-A

E

Clearance

0.0 (0.000)

+ 1.0 (0.039)

F

Surface height

0.8 (0.031)

+ 1.0 (0.039)

B–B

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Clearance

0.0 (0.000)

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Surface height

0.8 (0.031)

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C-C

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Clearance

3.0 (0.118)

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D-D

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Clearance

7.2 (0.283)

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