How to carry out replacement: Door Handles 2.5 dCi 4WD Nissan Pathfinder r51
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How to change front door handle on NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 4.0 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi 4WD, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 3.0 dCi, NISSAN Pathfinder III (R51) 2.5 dCi 4WD … View more

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Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). Tools you'll need:
Torque wrench
Torx bit T20
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Round-nose pliers
Plastic trim tool
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Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right door handles.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the car door.
  2. Step 2
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    Detach the door handle trim panel. Use a plastic trim tool.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the door handle fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the door handle.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). Do not use excessive force when removing the part as this may damage it.
  5. Step 5
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    Detach the door card. Use a plastic trim tool.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). Tip:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the power window connector from the switch module.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the power window switch module.
  8. Step 8
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    Attach the power window connector to the switch module.
  9. Step 9
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    Switch on the ignition.
  10. Step 10
    Remove the covers from the window raiser fasteners.
    Step 11
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    Lower the window glass.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). AUTODOC recommends:
    Continue lowering the window glass until its fasteners become visible.
  11. Step 12
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    Switch off the ignition.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the window glass fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Raise the glass a little and remove it.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). Tip from AUTODOC:
    To avoid injury, hold the glass when raising it.
  14. Step 15
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    Unscrew the fastener of the interior door handle. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the interior door handle.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the door panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 18
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    Detach the power window wiring harness.
  18. Step 19
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    Detach the power window connector. Use round-nose pliers.
  19. Step 20
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    Unscrew the door panel fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  20. Step 21
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    Remove the door panel together with the window regulator linkage.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). Professionals recommend:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the cover from the exterior door handle fastener. Use a flat screwdriver.
  22. Step 23
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    Unscrew the fastener of the exterior door handle. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the exterior door handle.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Do not apply excessive force when removing the part. Otherwise you may damage it.
  24. Step 25
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    Remove the exterior door handle gaskets.
  25. Step 26
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    Release the exterior door handle actuator. Use a flat screwdriver.
  26. Step 27
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    Detach the exterior door handle actuator cable.
  27. Step 28
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    Attach the exterior door handle actuator cable.
  28. Step 29
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    Install the exterior door handle actuator.
  29. Step 30
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    Install the exterior door handle gaskets.
  30. Step 31
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    Install the new exterior door handle.
    Replacement: door handle – NISSAN PATHFINDER (R51). Tip:
    When installing, do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the part.Check if the handle works correctly.
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