The service and repair manual for the 1987 Nissan Pathfinder — 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | XE Sport Utility 2-Door · SE Sport Utility 2-Door · E Sport Utility 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 31 complaints · 12 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Pathfinder manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- General Information 1,356
- Accessories & Equipment 108
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 79
- Brakes 37
- Maintenance 57
- Drivelines & Axles 71
- Steering 54
- Electrical 120
- Suspension 35
- Engine Mechanical 59
- Transmission 52
- Engine Performance 488
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Pathfinder
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 87V137000The seat belts can not be buckled and passengers areunable to use the restraint system.
Owners have filed 31 complaints and Nissan has issued 12 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Pathfinder. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Pathfinder manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Pathfinder?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the XE Sport Utility 2-Door, SE Sport Utility 2-Door, E Sport Utility 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1987 Pathfinder problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Pathfinder, covering seat belts. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 1987 Pathfinder wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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