Nissan Pathfinder: Exterior Lighting System - Removal and Installation

• Front Combination Lamp
• Front Fog Lamp
• Optical Sensor
• Lighting Turn Signal Switch
• Hazard Switch
• High-Mounted Stop Lamp
• Rear Combination Lamp (body Side)
• Rear Combination Lamp (back Door Side)
• License Plate Lamp
• Door Mirror Turn Signal

Front Combination Lamp Nissan Pathfinder

Exploded View

1.	Front combination lamp	2.	Grill molding (LH/RH)	3.	Fender (LH/RH)
	Pawl

NOTE:

LH shown, RH similar.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove front fender hood ledge finisher. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove front combination lamp bolts. Refer to Exploded View.

Pull front combination lamp forward.

Disconnect the harness connectors from the front combination lamp.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installation, perform headlamp aiming adjustment. Refer to Aiming Adjustment Procedure.

Bulb Replacement

HEADLAMP (LOW BEAM) BULB

The headlamp (low beam) bulb is LED and is serviced as an assembly of the front combination lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.

HEADLAMP (HIGH BEAM) BULB

The headlamp (high beam) bulb is LED and is serviced as an assembly of the front combination lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.

PARKING/DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP BULB

The parking/daytime running lamp bulb is LED and is serviced as an assembly of the front combination lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.

FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB

The front side marker lamp bulb is LED and is serviced as an assembly of the front combination lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.

FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB

WARNING:

Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.

CAUTION:

• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent damage to bulb.

• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector for a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp.

Removal

Rotate front turn signal lamp socket counterclockwise and remove.

Remove front turn signal lamp bulb from the bulb socket.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installing, be sure to install the bulb socket securely to ensure watertightness.

Front Fog Lamp Nissan Pathfinder R53

Exploded View

FOR ROCK CREEK®

1.

Front bumper fascia

2.

Front fog lamp

A.

Metal clip

EXCEPT FOR ROCK CREEK®

1.	Front bumper fascia	2.	Front fog lamp bracket	3.	Front fog lamp
A.	Metal clips

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Partially remove front fender protector. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect the harness connector from the front fog lamp.

Remove front fog lamp bolt and front fog lamp.

INSTALLATION

Installation in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

The front fog lamp bulb is LED and is serviced as an assembly of the front fog lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Optical Sensor Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Exploded View

1.

Optical sensor

2.

Defroster grille

Pawl

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect the harness connector from the sunload sensor.

Disconnect the harness connector from the optical sensor.

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and remove the optical sensor from the defroster grille.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Lighting Turn Signal Switch Nissan Pathfinder R53

Removal and Installation

The lighting and turn signal switch is integrated into the combination switch and is replaced as an assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Hazard Switch Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove cluster lid C. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Using suitable tool, release the pawls and remove the hazard switch (1) from cluster lid C (2).

: Pawl

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

High-Mounted Stop Lamp Nissan Pathfinder 2022

Exploded View

1.

Rear spoiler

2.

High-Mounted stop lamp

Pawl

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove rear spoiler. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove screws from high-mounted stop lamp. Refer to Exploded View.

Using suitable tool, release pawls and remove high-mounted stop lamp.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP BULB

The high-mounted stop lamp bulb is serviced as part of the high-mounted stop lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Rear Combination Lamp (body Side) Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Exploded View

1.	Rear combination lamp (body side)	2.	Rear combination lamp (body side) bolt cover	A.	Grommet
B.	Clip		Pawl		Locator pin

Removal and Installation

Removal

To release pawls, press on lower surface near bottom edge of rear combination lamp (body side) bolt cover (1), then pull top edge of rear combination lamp (body side) bolt cover towards the rear of the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle and remove rear combination lamp (body side) bolt cover.

: Pawl

Remove rear combination lamp (body side) bolts (A) from rear combination lamp (body side) (1).

Pull rear combination lamp (body side) (1) in direction shown to release locator pins and clip. Remove clip from body and replace, attach the replacement clip to the lamp before lamp installing.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse clip.

	: Locator pin
	: Clip

Disconnect the harness connectors from the rear combination lamp (body side) and remove.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

STOP/TAIL LAMP BULB

The stop/tail lamp bulb is LED and is serviced as an assembly to the rear combination lamp (body side). Refer to Removal and Installation.

SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB

WARNING:

Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned OFF. Burning may result.

CAUTION:

• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent damage to bulb.

• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector for a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp.

Removal

Remove the rear combination lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Rotate the side marker lamp socket counterclockwise and remove.

Remove the bulb from side marker lamp bulb socket.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installing, be sure to install the bulb sockets securely to ensure watertightness.

REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB

WARNING:

Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned OFF. Burning may result.

CAUTION:

• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent damage to bulb.

• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector for a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp.

Removal

Remove the rear combination lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Rotate the rear turn signal lamp socket counterclockwise and remove.

Remove the bulb from rear turn signal bulb socket.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installing, be sure to install the bulb sockets securely to ensure watertightness.

Rear Combination Lamp (back Door Side) Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen

Exploded View

1.

Rear combination lamp (back door side)

A.

Grommet

Locating pin

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the back door lower finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disconnect the harness connectors from the rear combination lamp (back door side).

Remove rear combination lamp (back door side) nuts and remove.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

TAIL LAMP BULB

The tail lamp bulb is LED and is serviced as an assembly to the rear combination lamp (back door side). Refer to Removal and Installation.

BACK-UP LAMP BULB

WARNING:

Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.

CAUTION:

• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent damage to bulb.

• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector for a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp.

Removal

Remove back door trim access panel.

Rotate back-up lamp socket counterclockwise and remove.

Remove back-up lamp bulb from bulb socket.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

License Plate Lamp Nissan Pathfinder R53

Exploded View

1.

License plate lamp

Pawl

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Using suitable tool, release pawls and remove license plate lamp.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

License plate lamp is serviced as an assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Door Mirror Turn Signal Nissan Pathfinder

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove door mirror rear finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove door mirror finisher. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove screws (A) from door mirror (1).

Use suitable tool, release pawls from door mirror turn signal (1) and remove in direction shown.

Disconnect the harness connector from door mirror turn signal.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Bulb Replacement

The door mirror turn signal bulb is LED and is serviced as an assembly of the door mirror turn signal. Refer to Removal and Installation.