Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 382

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REAR BUMPER

REAR BUMPER

Removal and Installation

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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. Detach 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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REAR BUMPER

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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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Portion

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

G

Clearance

0.0 (0.000)

±

 1.0 (0.039) 

H

Surface height

0.8 (0.031)

±

 1.0 (0.039) 

C-C

J

Clearance

3.0 (0.118)

±

 1.5 (0.059)

D-D

K

Clearance

7.2 (0.283)

±

 2.0 (0.079)

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FRONT GRILLE

FRONT GRILLE

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the upper clips from the front grille.
2. Twist and release the LH and RH side clips and release the top of the front grille.
3. Detach the lower front grille clips and remove the front grille.
4. Remove the front emblem, if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Front grille

2.

Front emblem

A.

Clips CG101

B.

Clips C205

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COWL TOP

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COWL TOP

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the front wiper arms. Refer to 

WW-70, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the cowl top seal.
3. Remove the cowl top clips C103 and lift the cowl top, disconnect the washer tubes from the washer noz-

zles and remove the cowl top.

4. Release the clips C205 and remove the LH and RH cowl top extensions.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Cowl top extension RH

2.

Cowl top

3.

Cowl top seal

4.

Cowl top extension LH

A.

Clip C205

B.

Clip C103

C.

Grommet CF110

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FRONT FENDER

FRONT FENDER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the LH and RH headlamp assemblies. Refer to 

EXL-145, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the front fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-24

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3. Remove the mudguard (if equipped). Refer to 

EXT-27, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to 

EXT-15, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Remove the hood prop rod and hood prop rod hold down clip.
6. Remove the front fender bolts from hoodledge and the dash panel. 
7. Remove the front fender bolts from the rocker panel and the radiator core support member.
8. Remove the front fender.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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LICENSE LAMP FINISHER

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LICENSE LAMP FINISHER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the back door finisher. Refer to 

INT-27, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the vapor barrier plastic.
3. Remove the license lamp finisher nuts and remove the license lamp finisher.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Back door 

2.

License lamp finisher

A.

License lamp finisher nuts

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FENDER PROTECTOR

FENDER PROTECTOR

Component

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Front Fender Protector

Rear Fender Protector

WIIA1078E

1.

Front fender protector LH shown

2.

J-Nuts

3.

Clip C205

4.

Plastic clips

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1.

Rear fender protector RH

2.

Clips C103

3.

J-Nuts

4.

Rear fender protector LH

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FENDER PROTECTOR

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Removal and Installation of Front Fender Protector

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the front mudguard (if equipped). Refer to 

EXT-27, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the plastic clips.
4. Remove the front fender protector.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation of Rear Fender Protector

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear mudguard (if equipped). Refer to 

EXT-27, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the plastic clips.
4. Remove the rear fender protector.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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