Nissan Pathfinder: Interior - Body Side Trim

Exploded View

1.	Rear door welt	2.	Rear kicking plate outer	3.	Rear kicking plate inner (late production)
4.	Rear kicking plate inner (early production)	5.	Center pillar lower finisher	6.	Front kicking plate outer
7.	Front kicking plate inner	8.	Harness clip	9.	Dash side finisher
10.	Front door welt	11.	Front pillar finisher	12.	Tether clip
13.	Center pillar upper finisher	A.	Clip		Metal clip
	Clip		Pawl		Front

• Dash Side Finisher
• Front Pillar Finisher
• Center Pillar Upper Finisher
• Center Pillar Lower Finisher
• Body Side Welt
• Kicking Plate

Dash Side Finisher Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen

Removal and Installation

Remove front kicking plate inner. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove hood release handle [A (LH only)] as shown.

NOTE:

LH shown; RH similar.

	: Metal clip
	: clip

Using a suitable tool, release clips and remove dash side finisher (1).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Front Pillar Finisher Nissan Pathfinder Fifth generation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Partially remove the front door welt.

Using a suitable tool, release front pillar finisher (1) pawls.

NOTE:

LH shown; RH similar.

	: Metal clip
	: Clip
	: Pawl

Using a suitable tool, release clip and remove front tether clip.

Disconnect the harness connector (if so equipped), then remove the front pillar finisher.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Make sure to install tether clip to front pillar finisher before installing front pillar finisher.

• When installing tether clip to front pillar finisher, be sure to install by aligning to the cutout.

• When installing front pillar finisher, check that clip, tether clip and pawls are securely placed into body panel holes.

Center Pillar Upper Finisher Nissan Pathfinder R53

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the center pillar lower finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.

For USA and CAN, release front seat belt pre-tensioner [shoulder belt (1)] from the front seat belt pre-tensioner (lap belt).

Insert suitable tool (A) into slots (B). On opposite side insert suitable tool (C) into hole (D). Depress suitable tools (A) and (C) at the same time and remove front seat belt pre-tensioner [shoulder belt (1)] as shown.

For MEX, pull back lower anchor bolt cover (A) and remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt.

Using a suitable tool, release pawls and remove cap (1).

: Pawl

Using a suitable tool, remove bolt (A) and release clip.

: Clip

Remove the seat belt from the center pillar upper finisher and remove.

CAUTION:

• Do not bend the sheet metal when removing the center pillar upper finisher from the sheet metal.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Visually check sheet metal around clip and pawl locations to confirm no deformation from removal of pillar trim. Repair sheet metal if necessary.

• When installing center pillar upper finisher, check that the clips and pawl are securely placed in body panel holes.

Center Pillar Lower Finisher Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the front kicking plate. Refer to Removal and Installation - Front Kicking Plate.

Remove the rear kicking plate. Refer to Removal and Installation - Rear Kicking Plate.

Using a suitable tool, release clips and remove center pillar lower finisher (1).

: Clip

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Visually check the clips for deformation and damage during installation. Replace with new ones if necessary.

• When installing center pillar lower finisher, check that clips are securely placed in body panel holes.

Body Side Welt Nissan Pathfinder

Removal and Installation - Front Door Welt

REMOVAL

Remove the center pillar lower finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the dash side finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the front door welt.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Removal and Installation - Rear Door Welt

REMOVAL

Remove the center pillar lower finisher. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the rear kicking plate. Refer to Removal and Installation — Rear Kicking Plate.

Remove the rear door welt.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Kicking Plate Nissan Pathfinder

Removal and Installation - Front Kicking Plate

FRONT KICKING PLATE INNER

Removal

Using a suitable tool, release pawls.

: Pawl

Remove front kicking plate inner (1).

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Visually check the pawls for deformation and damage during installation. Replace front kicking plate inner if necessary.

• When installing front kicking plate inner, check that the pawls are securely placed in body panel holes.

FRONT KICKING PLATE OUTER

Removal

Using a suitable tool, release pawls.

: Pawl

Remove front kicking plate outer (1).

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Visually check the pawls for deformation and damage during installation. Replace front kicking plate outer if necessary.

• When installing front kicking plate outer, check that the pawls are securely placed in body panel holes.

Removal and Installation - Rear Kicking Plate

REAR KICKING PLATE INNER

Removal

Using a suitable tool, release clips and pawls.

	: Clip
	: Pawl

NOTE:

Rear kicking plate inner (late production) shown.

Remove the rear kicking plate inner (1).

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Visually check the clips and pawls for deformation and damage during installation. Replace with new ones if necessary.

• When installing rear kicking plate inner, check that the clips and pawls are securely placed in body panel holes.

NOTE:

When replacing rear kicking plate inner, apply body patch to hole (A).

REAR KICKING PLATE OUTER

Removal

Using a suitable tool, release pawls.

: Pawl

Remove rear kicking plate outer (1).

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Visually check the pawls for deformation and damage during installation. Replace with new rear kicking plate outer if necessary.

• When installing rear kicking plate outer, check that the pawls are securely placed in body panel holes.