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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
A GENERAL INFORMATION GI General Information
B ENGINE EM Engine Mechanical
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO Engine Cooling System
EC Engine Control System
FL Fuel System
EX Exhaust System
STR Starting System
ACC Accelerator Control System
C HYBRID HBC Hybrid Control System
HBB Hybrid Battery System
HBR Hybrid Brake System
D TRANSMISSION & DRIVE-
LINE
TM Transaxle & Transmission
DLN Driveline
FAX Front Axle
RAX Rear Axle
E SUSPENSION FSU Front Suspension
RSU Rear Suspension
SCS Suspension Control System
WT Road Wheels & Tires
F BRAKES BR Brake System
PB Parking Brake System
BRC Brake Control System
G STEERING ST Steering System
STC Steering Control System
H RESTRAINTS SB Seat Belt
SBC Seat Belt Control System
SR SRS Airbag
SRC SRS Airbag Control System
I VENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONER
VTL Ventilation System
HA Heater & Air Conditioning System
HAC Heater & Air Conditioning Control System
J BODY INTERIOR INT Interior
IP Instrument Panel
SE Seat
ADP Automatic Drive Postioner
AP Adjustable Pedals
K BODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITY
DLK Door & Lock
SEC Security Control System
GW Glass & Window System
PWC Power Window Control System
RF Roof
EXT Exterior
BRM Body Repair Manual
L DRIVER CONTROLS MIR Mirrors
EXL Exterior Lighting System
INL Interior Lighting System
WW Wiper & Washer
DEF Defogger
HRN Horn
M ELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROL
PWO Power Outlet
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
PCS Power Control System
CHG Charging System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
N DRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIA
MWI Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCS Warning Chime System
SN Sonar System
AV Audio, Visual & Navigation System
O CRUISE CONTROL CCS Cruise Control System
P MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance
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Nissan North America, Inc.
Edition: October 2012
Revision: October 2012
Publication No. SM3E-1R52U0
FOREWORD
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2013
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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2013
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: PATHFINDER
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: PATHFINDER
Engine Tune-up Data INFOID:0000000009047446
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Belt INFOID:0000000009047447
DRIVE BELT
Cylinder arrangement V-6
Displacement cm
3
(cu in)
3,498 (213.45)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 95.5 x 81.4 (3.760 x 3.205)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Number of piston rings
Compression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 4
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2
, psi)/300 rpm
Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Valve timing
(Valve timing control - “OFF”)
Unit: degree
a b c d e f
240 240 −10 70 10 50
SEM713A
PBIC0187E
Tension of drive belt Belt tension is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: PATHFINDER
2013
Spark Plug INFOID:0000000009047448
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Front Wheel Alignment INFOID:0000000009047445
UNITED STATES and MEXICO
Measure value under unladen conditions (Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in desig-
nated positions).
*1: The (RH) camber angle shall be –0° 15′ ± 0° 33′ (0.25° ± 0.55°) with respect to the (LH) camber angle.
CANADA
Make DENSO
Standard type* FXE22HR11
Gap Standard 1.1 (0.043)
Item Standard
Measurement wheel (LH) side (RH) side
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Minimum –1° 00′ (–1.00°) –1° 15′ (–1.25°)
Nominal –0° 15′ (–0.25°) –0° 30′ (–0.50°)
Maximum 0° 30′ (0.50°) 0° 15′ (0.25°)
Left and right difference*
1
–0° 15′ ± 0° 33′ (0.25° ± 0.55°)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Minimum 3° 55′ (3.92°)
Nominal 4° 40′ (4.67°)
Maximum 5° 25′ (5.42°)
Left and right difference*
1
0.30′ (0.50°) Maximum
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Minimum 11° 55′ (11.92°) 12° 10′ (12.17°)
Nominal 12° 40′ (12.67°) 12° 55′ (12.92°)
Maximum 13° 25′ (13.42°) 13° 40′ (13.67°)
Total toe-in
Distance (A - B)
Minimum Out 0.6 mm (Out 0.024 in)
Nominal In 1.4 mm (In 0.055 in)
Maximum In 3.4 mm (In 0.134 in)
Angle (left and right)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)
Minimum Out 0° 3′ 36″ (Out 0.06°)
Nominal In 0° 6′ 14″ (In 0.10°)
Maximum In 0° 15′ 36″ (In 0.26°)
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