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Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 467

 

 

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK56DE)

• Before starting the engine make sure the vehicle is parked on a flat

and level surface, then check the oil level. If the engine is already

running, turn it off and allow 10 minutes before checking.

• Pull out oil level gauge and wipe clean.

• Insert oil level gauge.

• Check that the oil level is within the low (L) and high (H) range as

indicated on the dipstick.

• If the engine oil level is out of range, add oil as necessary. Refer to

MA-18, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants"

.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the engine with oil.

ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil may be hot.

• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin

contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as

possible.

1. Warm up the engine, and check for any oil leaks.
2. Stop the engine and wait for at least 10 minutes.
3. Remove the oil drain plug and oil filler cap to drain the old oil.
4. Install a new washer on the oil drain plug, then install the oil drain plug in the oil pan.

CAUTION:

Clean the drain plug and install with a new washer.

5. Refill the engine with new specified engine oil.

CAUTION:

The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the “Refill oil capacity” val-

ues as a reference and check the oil level using the dipstick when filling the engine with oil.

6. Warm up the engine and check the area around the drain plug and oil filter for any oil leaks.
7. Stop the engine and wait for more than 10 minutes.
8. Check the oil level using the dipstick as shown. Add oil as nec-

essary and install the oil filler cap. Refer to 

MA-37, "ENGINE

OIL : Inspection"

.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the engine with oil.

OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine front under cover access plate.

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Oil drain plug

: Refer to 

EM-172, "Removal and Installation"

.

Oil grade and viscosity

: Refer to 

MA-18, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Flu-

ids and Lubricants"

.

Oil capacity

: Refer to 

MA-18, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Flu-

ids and Lubricants"

.

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2. Drain engine oil. Refer to 

MA-38, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"

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3. Remove the oil filter using Tool as shown.

WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil

may be hot.

CAUTION:

• The oil filter is equipped with a pressure relief valve.

• Use Genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any

engine oil leaks or spills.

• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.

• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter seal mating surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil filter as shown.

3. Screw on the oil filter manually until it touches the installation

surface, then tighten it by 2/3 turn as shown. Or tighten to speci-

fication.

4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to 

MA-38, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"

.

5. Inspect the engine for oil leaks. Refer to 

MA-37, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

.

6. Install the engine front under cover access plate.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

MA-37, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

.

2. Start the engine and check for engine oil leaks.
3. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil as required.

SPARK PLUG

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

WBIA0388E

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Oil filter

: 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

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SPARK PLUG : Exploded View

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SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-177, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Remove spark plug using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock it.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.

• If the spark plug tip is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner

may be used.

1. Ignition coil

2. Spark plug

WBIA0796E

SEM294A

Cleaner air pressure : Less than 588 kPa (5.9 bar, 6 kg/

cm

2

, 85 psi)

Cleaning time

: Less than 20 seconds

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• Checking and adjusting spark plug gap is not required between

change intervals.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or shock spark plug.

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information

EVAP VAPOR LINES
EVAP VAPOR LINES : Checking EVAP Vapor Line

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1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing

or deterioration.

2. Inspect vacuum relief valve of fuel tank filler cap for clogging and sticking.

Refer to 

EC-954, "How to Detect EVAP Leakage"

.

SMA806CA

Make

NGK

Standard type*

DILFR5A-11

Gap (Nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

IN-CABIN MICROFILTER
IN-CABIN MICROFILTER : Removal and Installation

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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Open the lower glove box and press in on the sides so that it will

open completely allowing it to hang by the cord.

2. Gently lift up on the tab (1) then pull the in-cabin microfilter cover

down (2) to remove the cover (3).

CAUTION:

Use care when lifting up on the tab to avoid damaging it.

3. Remove the in-cabin microfilters from the heater and cooling unit housing.
4. Insert the first new in-cabin microfilter into the heater and cool-

ing unit housing and slide it over to the right. Insert the second

new in-cabin microfilter into the heater and cooling unit housing

as shown.

NOTE:

The in-cabin microfilters are marked with air flow arrows. The

end of the microfilter with the arrow should face the rear of the

vehicle. The arrows should point downward.

5. Install the in-cabin microfilter cover, make sure the tab is locked

in place as shown.

6. Close the lower glove box completely.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

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EXHAUST SYSTEM : Checking the Exhaust System

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Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,

leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.

A/T FLUID
A/T FLUID : Checking the A/T Fluid (ATF)

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

MA-11, "FOR USA

AND CANADA : Introduction to Periodic Maintenance"

 (United States and Canada) or 

MA-15, "FOR

MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance Schedule"

 (Mexico)

1. Before driving, the A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid

temperatures of 30

°

 to 50

°

 C (86

°

 to 122

°

 F) using the “COLD”

range on the A/T fluid level gauge as follows:

a. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
b. Start the engine and move the selector lever through each gear

position. Shift the selector lever into the “P” position.

c. Check the A/T fluid level with the engine idling.
d. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and wipe it clean with a lint-

free paper.

CAUTION:

When wiping the A/T fluid from the A/T fluid level gauge,

always use a lint-free paper, not a cloth.

e. Re-insert the A/T fluid level gauge into the A/T fluid charging

pipe until the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe

as shown.

CAUTION:

To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until

the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charging pipe, with

the gauge reversed from the normal inserted position.

f.

Remove the A/T fluid level gauge and note the A/T fluid level. If

the A/T fluid level is at low side of range, add A/T fluid to the

transmission through the A/T fluid charging pipe.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the transmission with A/T fluid.

g. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.

2. Warm up the engine and transmission.
3. Check for any A/T fluid leaks.
4. Drive the vehicle to increase the A/T fluid temperature to 80

°

 C (176

°

 F).

SMA211A

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A/T fluid level gauge bolt

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TM-195, "2WD : Exploded View"

  

(2WD) or 

TM-198, "4WD : Exploded View"

 

(4WD).

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5. Allow the A/T fluid temperature to fall to approximately 65

°

C (149

°

F). Use the CONSULT to monitor the A/

T fluid temperature as follows:

NOTE:

The A/T fluid level will be significantly affected by the A/T fluid temperature as shown. Therefore monitor

the A/T fluid temperature data using the CONSULT.

a. Connect CONSULT to data link connector.
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT.
c.

Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.

6. Re-check the A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approxi-

mately 65

°

C (149

°

F) using the “HOT” range on the A/T fluid

level gauge as shown. The HOT range is between 50

°

 - 80

°

 C

(122

°

 - 176

°

 F).

CAUTION:

• When wiping the A/T fluid from the A/T fluid level gauge,

always use lint-free paper, not a cloth.

• To check the A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level

gauge until the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charg-

ing pipe, with the gauge reversed from the normal

inserted position as shown.

7. Check the A/T fluid condition.

• If the A/T fluid is very dark or has some burned smell, there

may be an internal problem with the transmission. Refer to

TM-116

. Flush the transmission cooling system after repairing

the transmission.

• If the A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands,

etc.), replace the radiator and flush the transmission cooler

lines using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repairing

the transmission.

8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

SLIA0016E

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A/T fluid level gauge bolt

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TM-195, "2WD : Exploded View"

  

(2WD) or 

TM-198, "4WD : Exploded View"

 

(4WD).

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A/T FLUID : Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

MA-11, "FOR USA

AND CANADA : Introduction to Periodic Maintenance"

 (United States and Canada) or  

MA-15, "FOR

MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance Schedule"

 (Mexico).

1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80

°

 C (176

°

 F).

2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Drain the A/T fluid from the drain plug hole, then install the drain

plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T

fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid.

Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as

shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.

• To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission oil coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charg-

ing pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmis-

sion oil cooler hose return line.

• When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is

about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount

of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% increase of the specified capacity.

CAUTION:

• If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.

Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S or Matic J will cause

deterioration in driveability. and may damage automatic transmission, which is not covered by

the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

• When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating

parts such as the exhaust manifold.

• Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.

5. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80

°

 C (176

°

 F).

7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty,

repeat steps 2 through 6.

Drain plug

Refer to 

TM-174, "Removal and 

Installation"

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LLIA0071E

A/T fluid grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-18, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Flu-

ids and Lubricants"

 (United States and Canada 

or 

MA-15, "FOR MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance 

Schedule"

 (Mexico).

A/T fluid level gauge bolt

: Refer to 

TM-195, "2WD : Exploded View"

 

(2WD) or 

TM-198, "4WD : Exploded View"

 

(4WD).

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