Edition: August 2011 QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

Revision: August 2012 A GENERAL INFORMATION

Publication No. SM2E-1R51U2 B ENGINE
GI
EM
LU
General Information
Engine Mechanical
Engine Lubrication System
A
CO Engine Cooling System
EC
FL
EX
Engine Control System
Fuel System
Exhaust System
B
C
STR Starting System
ACC Accelerator Control System
C HYBRID

D TRANSMISSION & DRIVE-

LINE
TM
DLN
Transaxle & Transmission
Driveline
D
E
FAX Front Axle
RAX Rear Axle
E SUSPENSION FSU Front Suspension
RSU Rear Suspension

F BRAKES
WT
BR
Road Wheels & Tires
Brake System
F
G
PB Parking Brake System
BRC Brake Control System
G STEERING ST Steering System

H RESTRAINTS SB

SR
Seat Belt

SRS Airbag
H
SRC SRS Airbag Control System
I VENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONER
VTL
HA
HAC
Ventilation System
Heater & Air Conditioning System
Heater & Air Conditioning Control System
I
J
J BODY INTERIOR INT Interior
IP Instrument Panel
SE Seat
ADP Automatic Drive Postioner

K BODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
AP
DLK
SEC
Adjustable Pedal
Door & Lock
Security Control System
K
SECURITY

L
GW Glass & Window System
PWC Power Window Control System
RF Roof
EXT Exterior

L DRIVER CONTROLS
BRM
MIR
EXL
Body Repair Manual
Mirrors
Exterior Lighting System
M
N
INL Interior Lighting System
WW Wiper & Washer
DEF Defogger
HRN Horn
All rights reserved. No part
of this Service Manual may
be reproduced or stored in a
M ELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROL
PWO
BCS
LAN
Power Outlet
Body Control System
LAN System
O
P
retrieval system, or transmit- PCS Power Control System
CHG Charging System
ted in any form, or by any
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
means, electronic, mechani-
N DRIVER INFORMATION & MWI Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
cal, photo-copying, record- MULTIMEDIA WCS Warning Chime System
ing or otherwise, without the
prior written permission of AV Audio, Visual & Navigation System
Nissan North America, Inc. O CRUISE CONTROL CCS Cruise Control System
P MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance
 FOREWORD
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2012
NISSAN PATHFINDER.

In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting
any repair task.

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information

at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.
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Engine Tune-up Data: VQ40DE INFOID:0000000007837584

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder arrangement V-6

3 3,954 (241.30)
Displacement cm (cu in)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 95.5 × 92.0 (3.76 × 3.622)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Compression 2
Number of piston rings
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 4
Compression ratio 9.7
Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Compression pressure
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/300 rpm
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)

Cylinder number

SEM713A

Valve timing
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)

PBIC0187E

Unit: degree
a b c d e f
244 240 −4 64 6 58

DRIVE BELT

Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner

SPARK PLUG
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Application United States and Canada Mexico

Make NGK
Standard type* DILFR5A-11 PLFR5A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Engine Tune-up Data: VK56DE INFOID:0000000007837583

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cylinder arrangement V-8

Displacement cm3 (in3) 5,552 (338.80)

Bore and stroke mm (in) 98 x 92 (3.86 x 3.62)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Compression 2
Number of piston rings
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 5
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Standard 1,520 (15.5, 220)/200
Compression pressure
Minimum 1,324 (13.5, 192)/200
kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/rpm
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)/200

Cylinder number

SEM957C

Valve timing

PBIC0187E

Unit: degree
a b c d e f
244° 232° 8° 60° 10° 54°

DRIVE BELTS
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Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner

SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)

Make NGK
Standard type* DILFR5A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 (0.043)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1) INFOID:0000000007837582

Drive type 2WD 4WD

Minimum -0° 30′ (-0.50°) -0° 15′ (-0.25°)

Camber Nominal 0° 15′ (0.25°) 0° 30′ (0.50°)

Degree minute (decimal degree) Maximum 1° 00′ (1.00°) 1° 15′ (1.25°)
Cross camber 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Minimum 2° 15′ (2.25°) 2° 00′ (2.00°)

Caster Nominal 3° 0′ (3.00°) 2° 45′ (2.75°)

Degree minute (decimal degree) Maximum 3° 45′ (3.75°) 3° 30′ (3.50°)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Nominal 13° 0′ (13.00°) 12° 45′ (12.75°)
Degree minute (decimal degree)

SFA234AC

Minimum 2.1 mm (0.08 in) 2.1 mm (0.08 in)

Distance (A − B) Nominal 3.1 mm (0.12 in) 3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Maximum 4.1 mm (0.16 in) 4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Total toe-in
Minimum 0° 5′ (0.08°) 0° 5′ (0.08°)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Nominal 0° 7′ (0.12°) 0° 7′ (0.12°)
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Maximum 0° 9′ (0.15°) 0° 9′ (0.15°)
Inside 33° 26′ – 35° 26′ *2 33° 33′ – 35° 33′ *4
Degree minute (Decimal degree) (33.43° – 35.43°) (33.55° – 35.55°)
Wheel turning angle (full turn)
Outside 29° 22′ – 31° 22′ *3 29° 38′ – 31° 38′ *5
Degree minute (Decimal degree) (29.37° – 31.37°) (29.63° – 31.63°)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 35° 26′ (35.43°)
*3: Target value 31° 22′ (31.37°)
*4: Target value 35° 33′ (35.55°)
*5: Target value 31° 38′ (31.63°)
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Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) INFOID:0000000007837580

Minimum - 0° 32′ (- 0.53°)

Camber
Nominal - 0° 2′ (- 0.03°)
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Maximum 0° 28′ (0.47°)

ALEIA0059ZZ

Minimum -2 mm (-0.08 in)

Distance difference between right and
Nominal 0 mm (0 in)
left side (AR-BR)-(AL-BL)
:Front Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)

Minimum - 1.4 mm (- 0.055 in)

Toe-in Distance [left side (AL-BL) or right
Nominal 1.9 mm (0.075 in)
side (AR-BR)] from center line of body
Maximum 5.2 mm (0.205 in)
Minimum - 0° 3' (-0.05°)
Angle (left side or right side)
Nominal 0° 4' (0.07°)
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Maximum 0° 11' (0.18°)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designed positions.

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1) INFOID:0000000007837581

Unit: mm (in)

LEIA0085E

Engine VQ40DE VK56DE

Drive type 2WD 4WD 4WD
Tire size P245/75R16 P265/65R17 P265/60R18 P245/75R16 P265/65R17 P265/60R18 P265/60R18
Front wheelarch height 867 865 867 875 874 891 876
(Hf) (34.13) (34.06) (34.13) (34.45) (34.41) (35.08) (34.49)
Rear wheelarch height 875 873 875 884 883 901 886
(Hr) (34.45) (34.37) (34.45) (34.80) (34.76) (35.47) (34.88)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
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Brake Specifications INFOID:0000000007837578

Unit: mm (in)
Application VQ40DE VK56DE
Front brake Brake model CLZ33VB
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 296 × 28 (11.654 × 1.102) 320 x 28 (12.598 x 1.102)
140 × 50.5 × 10.0 (5.512 × 1.988 × 130 × 52.3 × 11.0 (5.118 × 2.059 ×
Pad Length × width × thickness
0.394) 0.433)
Cylinder bore diameter (each) 46.4 (1.827) 45.0 (1.772)
Rear brake Brake model CLZ14VB
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 308 × 18 (12.126 × 0.709)
Pad Length × width × thickness 87.6 × 37.0 × 11.0 (3.449 × 1.457 × 0.433)
Cylinder bore diameter 38.1 (1.500)
Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution
Booster model C215T
Brake booster
Diaphragm diameter 215 (8.465)

Brake Pedal INFOID:0000000007837579

ADJUSTABLE PEDAL
Unit: mm (in)

ALFIA0149ZZ

Pedal free height (H) with pedal in forward most position 182.1 (7.17)
Pedal full stroke (T) 153 (6.02)
Clearance between brake pedal bracket and threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD
0.74 - 1.96 (0.029 - 0.077)
cancel switch
CAUTION:
When equipped with adjustable pedal, the pedal must be in the forward most position (closest to the floor) for pedal height
adjustment.

STANDARD PEDAL
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Unit: mm (in)

AWFIA0433ZZ

Pedal free height (H) 182.1 (7.17)

Pedal full stroke (S) 153 (6.02)
Clearance between brake pedal bracket (C1) and threaded end of stop lamp switch and
0.74 - 1.96 (0.029 - 0.077)
ASCD cancel switch (C2)

Front Disc Brake INFOID:0000000007837576

Unit: mm (in)
Brake model CLZ33VB
Application VQ40DE VQ56DE
Standard thickness (new) 10.0 (0.394) 11.0 (0.043)
Brake pad
Minimum thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Standard thickness (new) 28.0 (1.102)
Minimum thickness 26.0 (1.024)
Disc rotor
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.0020)

Rear Disc Brake INFOID:0000000007837577

Unit: mm (in)
Brake model CLZ14VB
Standard thickness (new) 11.0 (0.433)
Brake pad
Minimum thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Standard thickness (new) 18.0 (0.709)
Minimum thickness 16.0 (0.630)
Disc rotor
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.0020)
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FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants INFOID:0000000007837569

Capacity (Approximate)
Description
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 80 21 1/8 gal 17 5/8 gal

With oil filter VQ40DE 5.1 5 3/8 qt 4 1/2 qt

Engine oil change
Drain and refill VK56DE 6.5 6 7/8 qt 5 3/4 qt

Without oil filter VQ40DE 4.8 5 1/8 qt 4 1/4 qt

change VK56DE 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
6.2
Dry engine (engine overhaul) VQ40DE 6.3 6 5/8 qt 5 1/2 qt

VK56DE 7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt

Cooling system Without rear A/C VQ40DE 10.2 10 3/4 qt 9 qt

(with reservoir at “MAX” lev- With rear VQ40DE
el) 13.4 14 1/8 qt 11 3/4 qt
A/C VK56DE
VQ40DE 10.3 10 7/8 qt 9 1/8 qt
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
VK56DE 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt

VQ40DE 1.4 3 pt 2 1/2 pt

Rear final drive oil
VK56DE 1.75 3 3/4 pt 3 1/8 pt

ATX14B 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt

Transfer fluid
TX15B 2.0 2 1/8 qt 1 3/4 qt

VQ40DE 0.85 1 3/4 pt 1 1/2 pt

Front final drive oil
VK56DE 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt

Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt

Brake fluid — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal

A/C system Without rear A/C 0.70 ± 0.05 kg 1.54 ± 0.11 lb 1.54 ± 0.11 lb
refrigerant With rear A/C 0.85 ± 0.05 kg 1.87 ± 0.11 lb 1.87 ± 0.11 lb
Without rear A/C 180 m 6.1 fl oz 6.3 fl oz
A/C system oil
With Rear A/C 210 m 7.1 fl oz 7.4 fl oz

FOR MEXICO
FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants INFOID:0000000007837572

Capacity (Approximate)
Description
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 80 21 1/8 gal 17 5/8 gal

Engine oil With oil filter change 5.1 5 3/8 qt 4 1/2 qt

Drain and refill Without oil filter change 5 1/8 qt 4 1/4 qt
4.8
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.3 6 5/8 qt 5 1/2 qt
Cooling system
13.4 14 1/8 qt 11 3/4 qt
(with reservoir at “MAX” level)
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Capacity (Approximate)
Description
Metric US measure Imp measure
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.3 10 7/8 qt 9 1/8 qt

Rear final drive oil 1.4 3 pt 2 1/2 pt

Transfer fluid ATX14B 3.0 3 1/8 qt 2 5/8 qt

Front final drive oil 0.85 1 3/4 pt 1 1/2 pt

Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt

Brake fluid — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
A/C system refrigerant 0.85 ± 0.05 kg 1.87 ± 0.11 lb 1.87 ± 0.11 lb
A/C system oil 210 m 7.1 fl oz 7.4 fl oz
GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...................... 3
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................ 3
Description ................................................................ 3
Terms ........................................................................ 3
Units .......................................................................... 3
Contents .................................................................... 3
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions ...... 4
Components .............................................................. 4
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES ..... 6
Description ................................................................ 6
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis...... 6
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Pro-
cedures ..................................................................... 7
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS ................ 9
Connector symbols ................................................... 9
Sample/wiring diagram -example- ........................... 10
Description .............................................................. 11
ABBREVIATIONS ..............................................13
Abbreviation List ...................................................... 13
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ................................................14
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants.... 14
TERMINOLOGY .................................................15
ISO 15031-2 Terminology List ................................ 15
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ................................................................19
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 19
FEATURES OF NEW MODEL ..................... 20
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION .....................20
Model Variation ....................................................... 20
Identification Number .............................................. 21
Dimensions ............................................................. 23
Wheels & Tires ........................................................ 23
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PRECAUTION .............................................. 24 F
PRECAUTIONS ................................................. 24
Description ...............................................................24 G
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .................................................................24
H
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ...................................24
General Precaution ..................................................25
Precaution for All Mode 4WD System .....................26 I
Precaution for Three Way Catalyst ..........................26
Precaution for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) .......................................................26 J
Precaution for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................27
Precaution for Hoses ...............................................27
K
Precaution for Engine Oils .......................................28
Precaution for Air Conditioning ................................28
LIFTING POINT ................................................. 29 L
Pantograph Jack ......................................................29
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ................................29
2-Pole Lift ................................................................29 M
TOW TRUCK TOWING ..................................... 31
Tow Truck Towing ...................................................31
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ...........32 N
BASIC INSPECTION ................................... 33
O
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT .......................................................... 33
Work Flow ................................................................33
Control Units and Electrical Parts ............................33 P
How to Check Terminal ...........................................34
Intermittent Incident .................................................37
Circuit Inspection .....................................................40
CONSULT CHECKING SYSTEM ..................... 45
Description ...............................................................45
Function and System Application ............................45
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 CONSULT Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit ....... 46 CONSULT CHECKING SYSTEM ...................... 47
Wiring Diagram ....................................................... 47
WIRING DIAGRAM ..................................... 47

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL GI
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Description INFOID:0000000007359054
B
This volume explains “Removal, Disassembly, Installation, Inspection and Adjustment” and “Trouble Diag-
noses”.
C
Terms INFOID:0000000007359055

• The captions WARNING and CAUTION warn you of steps that must be followed to prevent personal injury
and/or damage to some part of the vehicle. D
WARNING indicates the possibility of personal injury if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION indicates the possibility of component damage if instructions are not followed.
BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS except WARNING and CAUTION give you helpful information. E
Standard value:Tolerance at inspection and adjustment.
Limit value:The maximum or minimum limit value that should not be exceeded at inspection and adjustment.
Units INFOID:0000000007359056 F

• The UNITS given in this manual are primarily expressed as the SI UNIT (International System of Unit), and
alternatively expressed in the metric system and in the yard/pound system. G
Also with regard to tightening torque of bolts and nuts, there are descriptions both about range and about the
standard tightening torque.

“Example” H
Range

Outer Socket Lock Nut : 59 - 78 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb) I

Standard
J
Drive Shaft Installation Bolt : 44.3 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)

Contents INFOID:0000000007359057
K

• A QUICK REFERENCE INDEX, a black tab (e.g. ) is provided on the first page. You can quickly find the
first page of each section by matching it to the section's black tab. L
• THE CONTENTS are listed on the first page of each section.
• THE TITLE is indicated on the upper portion of each page and shows the part or system.
• THE PAGE NUMBER of each section consists of two or three letters which designate the particular section
and a number (e.g. “BR-5”). M
• THE SMALL ILLUSTRATIONS show the important steps such as inspection, use of special tools, knacks of
work and hidden or tricky steps which are not shown in the previous large illustrations.
Assembly, inspection and adjustment procedures for the complicated units such as the automatic transaxle N
or transmission, etc. are presented in a step-by-step format where necessary.

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Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions INFOID:0000000007359058

The following sample explains the relationship between the part description in an illustration, the part name in
the text and the service procedures.

SAIA0519E

Components INFOID:0000000007359059

• THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques, lubri-
cation points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information necessary to
perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the appro-
priate PARTS CATALOG.
Always check with the PARTS DEPARMENT for the latest parts information.
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration is
used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.

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SFIA2959E F

1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose

4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
G
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing H
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover I
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease 2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
or silicone-based grease
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
J
SYMBOLS

SAIA0749E O

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