2004 Nissan Pathfinder Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2004 Nissan Pathfinder — the 3.5L V6 engine, 2 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 year2004
Engines
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC
TrimsSE Sport Utility 4-Door · LE Sport Utility 4-Door
Other 2004 Pathfinder variantsPathfinder Armada →
Federal record4 recalls · 86 complaints · 41 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 Pathfinder manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 455
  • General Information 1,960
  • Accessories & Equipment 586
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 330
  • Body & Frame 310
  • Maintenance 36
  • Brakes 293
  • Restraints 133
  • Drivelines & Axles 136
  • Steering 94
  • Electrical 1,195
  • Suspension 35
  • Engine Mechanical 188
  • Transmission 587
  • Engine Performance 1,919
  • With 22
  • Operate for at least 10

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 Pathfinder

  1. Steering — column · 11V244000
    The strut housing may crack and pull away from the inner hood ledge assembly. this may lead to gri.
  2. Air Bags · 15V287000
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator co.
  3. Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  4. Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V008000
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.

Owners have filed 86 complaints and Nissan has issued 41 technical service bulletins for the 2004 Pathfinder. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2004 Pathfinder manual

Is this manual specific to the 2004 Pathfinder?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, LE Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.

What 2004 Pathfinder problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 Pathfinder, covering steering, air bags, exterior lighting. 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 2004 Pathfinder wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 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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