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Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 162

PREPARATION

DLK-191

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DLK

Commercial Service Tool

INFOID:0000000007830149

(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

(J-39565)
Engine ear

Locating the noise

SIIA0995E

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DLK-192

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HOOD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HOOD

Fitting Adjustment

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CLEARANCE AND SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the front grille. Refer to

EXT-20, "Removal and Installation"

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.

Hood

Front grille

Front fender

Front combination lamp

6.0

2.3 mm (0.24

0.09 in)

0.0

2.4 mm (0.0

0.09 in)

4.6

1.0 mm (0.18

0.04 in)

0.0

1.0 mm (0.0

0.04 in)

6.0

2.0 mm (0.24

0.08 in)

0.0

2.0 mm (0.0

0.08 in)

WIIA0774E

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HOOD

DLK-193

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DLK

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-20, "Removal and Installation"

HOOD LOCK ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the front grille. Refer to

EXT-20, "Removal and Installation"

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.

29 N (3 kg-f, 6.5 ft-lb).

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-20, "Removal and Installation"

Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly

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

CAUTION:

Operate with two workers, because of its heavy weight.

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

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

LIIA1696E

LIIA1701E

WIIA1055E

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DLK-194

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HOOD

Removal and Installation of Hood Lock Control

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the bolts and the hood lock assembly.
2. Disconnect the hood lock cable from the hood lock, and unclip it from the radiator core support upper and

hoodledge.

3. Remove the bolts, and the hood release handle.
4. 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.

Hood lock assembly

Hood lock cable

WIIA0775E

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HOOD

DLK-195

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DLK

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-194, "Removal and Installa-

tion of Hood Lock Control"

6. Install the front grille. Refer to

EXT-20, "Removal and Installation"

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-20, "Removal and Installation"

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-20, "Removal and Installation"

LIIA1698E

LIIA1699E

PIIA1086E

PIIA0176E

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DLK-196

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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-22, "Removal and Installation"

2. Loosen the hinge bolts.
3. Raise or lower the front door at rear end to adjust.
4. Tighten the hinge bolts.
5. Install the fender. Refer to

EXT-22, "Removal and Installation"

REAR DOOR

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment at front end

1. Remove the center pillar lower finisher. Refer to

INT-19, "Removal and Installation"

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. Tighten the lower hinge bolts.
5. Install the center pillar lower finisher. Refer to

INT-19, "Removal and Installation"

BACK DOOR

Longitudinal clearance and surface height adjustment

4.5

1.0 mm (0.177

0.039 in)

WIIA0732E

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DOOR

DLK-197

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DLK

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. Loosen the striker bolts.

Back door assembly

Back door hinge

Rear combination lamp

Rear bumper fascia

Roof

Side window glass

7.2

2.0 mm (0.28

0.08 in)

6.0

1.5 mm (0.24

0.06 in)

2.0

2.0 mm (0.08

0.08 in)

1.0

1.5 mm (0.04

0.06 in)

8.0

1.5 mm (0.31

0.06 in)

5.3

2.0 mm (0.21

0.08 in)

0.8

2.0 mm (0.03

0.08 in)

0.8

1.0 mm (0.03

0.04 in)

2.0

1.0 mm (0.08

0.04 in)

WIIA0733E

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DLK-198

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DOOR

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

tion direction.

3. Tighten the striker bolts to specification.

Back Door

1. Loosen the striker bolts.
2. Adjust the striker so that it becomes parallel with the lock inser-

tion direction.

3. Tighten the striker bolts to specification.

Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

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

tect the door and body.

• When removing and installing a door assembly, be sure to carry out the fitting adjustment.

• Check the hinge rotating point for poor lubrication. If necessary, apply “body grease”.

FRONT DOOR

Removal

1. Remove the front door glass and regulator. Refer to

GW-15, "Front Door Glass Regulator"

2. Remove the door harness.
3. Remove the check link bolt from the hinge pillar.

AWKIA1766ZZ

WIIA0735E

Check link to hinge pillar
bolt

14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

LIIA1726E

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