Nissan Pathfinder (2011 year). Manual — part 643

PRECAUTION

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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the

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LOCK

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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-III.

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FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

Removal and Installation

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FRONT WIPER ARMS

Removal

1. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
2. Remove front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
3. Remove front RH and LH blade assembly from the front RH and LH arm assembly.

Installation

1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Clean up the pivot area as shown. This will reduce possibility of

wiper arm looseness.

3. Install front RH and LH blade assembly on the front RH and LH arm.
4. Install front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
5. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance.

FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT

1. Operate windshield washer and wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the wiper blade up and then rest it onto glass surface, check

the blade clearance "L1" and "L2".

3. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
4. Adjust front wiper arms on wiper motor pivot shafts to obtain

above specified blade clearances.

5. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm

covers.

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Clearance "L1"

: 24.5 - 39.5 mm (0.965 - 1.555 in)

Clearance "L2"

: 23.5 - 38.5 mm (0.925 - 1.516 in)

Front wiper arm nuts : 23.5 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)

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WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE

Removal

1. Remove the cowl top. Refer to

EXT-21, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove wiper frame bolts, disconnect the wiper motor connec-

tor and remove the wiper frame assembly.

3. Remove wiper motor from wiper frame assembly.

Installation

CAUTION:

• Do not drop the wiper motor or cause it to contact other parts.

• Check the grease conditions of the motor arm and wiper link joint(s). Apply grease if necessary.

1. Connect wiper motor to connector. Turn the wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, then turn the wiper

switch OFF (auto stop).

2. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector.
3. Install wiper motor to wiper frame assembly, and install wiper frame assembly.
4. Connect wiper motor electrical connector.
5. Install cowl top. Refer to

EXT-21, "Removal and Installation"

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1. Wiper arm covers

2. Front LH wiper arm and blade assembly 3. Wiper frame assembly

4. Wiper motor

5. Front RH wiper arm and blade assembly A. Wiper arm nuts

B. Wiper arm frame bolts

C. Wiper motor bolts

D. Wiper motor pivot arm bolt

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WASHER HOSE LAYOUT

WASHER NOZZLES

Removal

1. Remove the cowl top. Refer to

EXT-21, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove washer nozzles.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

Removal

1. Remove instrument lower cover LH. Refer to

IP-11, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove steering column cover lower and steering column cover upper.
3. Disconnect wiper and washer switch connector.
4. Pinch tabs at wiper and washer switch base and slide switch

away from steering column.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR

Removal

1. Remove the front fender protector RH. Refer to

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Front Fender Pro-

tector"

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1.

Rear washer nozzle

2.

Washer nozzles

3.

Washer fluid reservoir

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2. Remove clip, then remove washer fluid reservoir filler neck from

washer fluid reservoir.

3. Disconnect front and rear washer hoses.
4. Disconnect front and rear washer motor connector.
5. Disconnect washer fluid level sensor connector.

6. Remove washer fluid reservoir screws and remove washer fluid

reservoir.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installation, add water up to the upper level of the washer fluid reservoir inlet and check for water

leaks.

WASHER MOTOR

Removal

1. Remove RH front fender protector. Refer to

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Front Fender Protector"

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2. Disconnect the front washer hoses.
3. Disconnect the front washer motor connectors.

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4. Slide retaining ring upward to release front and rear washer

motor.

5. Remove front washer motor from washer fluid reservoir.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When installing front washer motor, there should be no packing twists, etc.

WASHER FLUID LEVEL SENSOR

Removal

1. Remove washer fluid reservoir.
2. Lift level sensor out of washer fluid reservoir in the direction of

the arrow as shown.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Washer Nozzle Adjustment

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• This vehicle is equipped with non-adjustable washer nozzles.

• If not satisfied with washer fluid spray coverage, confirm that the

washer nozzle is installed correctly.

• If the washer nozzle is installed correctly, and the washer fluid

spray coverage is not satisfactory, replace the washer nozzle.

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REAR WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

Removal and Installation

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REAR WIPER ARM

Removal

1. Remove wiper arm cover, and remove rear wiper arm nut.
2. Remove the wiper arm.
3. Remove wiper blade from the wiper arm.

Installation

1. Operate rear wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Clean pivot area as shown. This will reduce the possibility of

wiper arm looseness.

3. Install wiper blade on the wiper arm.
4. Install wiper arm so that the arm rests in the stopper and tighten rear wiper arm nut.
5. Install wiper arm cover.

REAR WIPER MOTOR

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Removal

1. Remove wiper arm. Refer to

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2. Remove pivot cap.
3. Remove rear wiper motor nut.
4. Remove rear wiper motor cover.
5. Disconnect rear wiper motor connector.
6. Remove nut and remove rear wiper motor.

7. Remove rear wiper motor cover base.
8. Remove bracket.

Installation

CAUTION:

• Do not drop the wiper motor or cause it to contact other parts.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Rear wiper motor cover

2.

Rear wiper motor

3.

Plate

4.

Rear wiper motor cover base

5.

Spacer

6.

Bracket

7.

Grommet

8.

Washer

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Rear wiper motor nut

10. Pivot cap

11. Rear wiper arm and blade

12. Wiper arm nut

13. Wiper arm cover

14. Cap nut

15. Gasket

16. Gasket

17. Stud

18. Grommet

19. Nut

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