Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 383

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MUDGUARD

MUDGUARD

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the front mudguard screws, then remove the front mudguard.
2. Remove the rear mudguard clips and screws and remove the rear mudguard.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Front mudguard

2.

Rear mudguard 

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Clip C205

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RUNNING BOARDS

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RUNNING BOARDS

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the bolts and remove the running board from the running board brackets.
2. Remove the nuts and remove the running board brackets from the chassis.
3. Remove the screw and clip and remove the wind deflector.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Running board

2.

Rear wheel wind deflector

3.

Running board bracket

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ROOF RACK

ROOF RACK

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Pry outward releasing the clips and remove the slide rail cover front LH and RH.
2. Pry outward releasing the clips and remove the slide rail cover rear LH and RH.
3. Remove the bolts and remove front and rear fixed crossbars (if equipped) from slide rails.
4. Remove the bolts from the slide rails LH and RH.
5. Shift the slide rails forward to disengage from the center stanchion and remove.
6. Remove the bolts and remove the center stansions LH and RH. 

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Slide rail

2.

Fixed crossbar (if equipped)

3.

Slide rail cover rear

4.

Center stanchion

5.

Slide rail cover front

A.

Clip C101

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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING

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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING

Removal and Installation

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DOOR OUTSIDE MOLDING

Removal

1. Lift molding from the front side off of flange.
2. Remove the door outside molding.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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SIDE GUARD MOLDING

SIDE GUARD MOLDING

Removal and Installation

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Removal

CAUTION:

Never apply tack-paper adhesive remover to body panel surface finished with lacquer-based paints.

• Original side guard molding is affixed to body panel with double-faced adhesive tape.
1. Heat molding to between 30

°

 and 40

°

C (86

°

 to 104

°

F) with a heat gun.

2. Raise end of molding to release clips, then cut away tape to remove molding. Remove all traces of tape.

Installation

• On vehicles coated with Hard Clear Coat, use double-faced 3M adhesive tape Product No. 4210 or equiva-

lent, after priming with 3M primer Product No. N200 or C-100 or equivalent. 

• The repair parts are also affixed with double-faced adhesive tape.

• To re-use existing molding, clean all traces of double-faced adhesive tape from the molding and apply new

double-faced adhesive tape to the molding.

1. Clean the panel surface with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent to degrease the surface.
2. Heat the panel and molding tape surface to 30

°

 to 40

°

C (86

°

 to 104

°

F).

3. Apply the side guard molding.

• Remove the backing sheet from the tape surface.

• Align the locating pin into the hole in the outer door.

• Continue aligning the pins into their corresponding holes in the outer door during installation.

4. Press ends by hand and use a roller to apply 5 kg-f (11 lbs-f) to press molding to door surface.

• Apply even pressure along molding to insure proper wet out.

CAUTION:

To secure contact, do not wash vehicle for 24 hours after installation.

1.

Alignment hole

2.

Double-faced adhesive tape

3.

Front door side guard molding

4.

Rear door side guard molding

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CONTENTS

FRONT AXLE

PRECAUTION ...............................................

2

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

2

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................

2

Precautions for Driveshaft .........................................

2

Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .....................................

2

PREPARATION ............................................

4

PREPARATION ...................................................

4

Special Service Tool  .................................................

4

Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................

4

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

5

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

5

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

5

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

6

WHEEL HUB  .......................................................

6

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service  ...........................

6

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .......

7

DRIVE SHAFT  .....................................................

7

VQ40DE .......................................................................

7

VQ40DE : Removal and Installation ..........................

7

VK56DE .......................................................................

8

VK56DE : Removal and Installation  .........................

8

WHEEL HUB  .....................................................

10

Removal and Installation  .........................................

10

UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  ....

12

DRIVE SHAFT ...................................................

12

VQ40DE .....................................................................

12

VQ40DE : Disassembly and Assembly  ...................

12

VK56DE ......................................................................

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VK56DE : Disassembly and Assembly ....................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

22

VQ40DE .....................................................................

22

VQ40DE : Wheel Bearing ........................................

22

VQ40DE : Drive Shaft ..............................................

22

VQ40DE : Boot Bands .............................................

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VK56DE ......................................................................

22

VK56DE : Wheel Bearing  ........................................

22

VK56DE : Drive Shaft  ..............................................

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VK56DE : Boot Bands  .............................................

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER"

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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 included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-

ual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by

an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag

Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-

ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a

hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing

serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precautions for Driveshaft

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Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing the wheel hub and drive shafts.

• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.

• Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.

• Prevent the entry of foreign objects during disassembly and assembly.

• Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover

must be placed over parts.

• Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the possibility of lint

adhering to parts.

• Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with a suitable solvent which shall be

removed by blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect

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NOTE:

• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-

TEM).

• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the

″

LOCK

″

 position.

• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If

DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.

For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-

anism is adopted on the key cylinder.

For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and

steering wheel rotation will become impossible.

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

starting the repair operation.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Connect both battery cables.

NOTE:

Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.

2. 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.

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

rotated.

4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. 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.)

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

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