Replace the alternator on a Nissan Xterra (00-04), Pathfinder (96-04) or Frontier pick-up (98-04)

Replace the alternator on a Nissan Xterra (00-04), Pathfinder (96-04) or Frontier pick-up (98-04)

Do you need to replace the coolant on your 2000 to 2004 Nissan Xterra, 1996 to 2004 Nissan Pathfinder or 1998 to 2004 Nissan Frontier pick-up but don’t know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!

Our Nissan Xterra / Pathfinder / Frontier manual covers the chapters below and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual here: https://haynes.com/en-us/nissan/xterra/2000-2004

Chapter 1: Tune-up and routine maintenance
Chapter 2: Part A: 2.4L four-cylinder engine
Chapter 2: Part B: 3.3L V6 engine
Chapter 2: Part C: 3.5L V6 engine
Chapter 2: Part D: General engine overhaul procedures
Chapter 3: Cooling, heating and air conditioning systems
Chapter 4: Fuel and exhaust systems
Chapter 5: Engine electrical systems
Chapter 6: Emissions and engine control systems
Chapter 7: Manual, automatic transmission and transfer case
Chapter 8: Clutch and driveline
Chapter 9: Brakes
Chapter 10: Suspension and steering systems
Chapter 11: Body
Chapter 12: Chassis electrical system
Wiring Diagrams

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Minigun Madness says:

This video will not work for you if you have a 1998 nissan pathfinder.

Lalo says:

Not as easy as you claim
2001 xterra v6
Remove DS right tire
Only Remove alt belt
Plug is Seized which you need disconnect line from uptop to completely remove it
Once its out the plug is a Bitch to get out , Ask me how i know ?
I did it yesterday!

Alfred X says:

Just did it on my 97 pathfinder it was pretty easy didnt have to take any other belt off or any other part just loosen the pully, loosen the tensioner, take the belt off, take the bottom cover off to get to the bottom bolt, take the top bolt off, unplug everything switch it out an reverse

ABNOTODAY says:

Ok so I don’t really see the reason on why having to remove the other 2 belts for?

A Father To The Fatherless says:

What engine is this for

Chrissy 5420 says:

Whyd you take every bolt and nut out of the engine bay to do a simple job?

Adan auto says:

He removed the belts because he put new belts

Hector Martinez says:

I’m driving a 2004 Nissan Frontier ( until this morning )I can see we all have different vehicles. Our comments may vary. Just do what you can see is necessary as the video help to different vehicles. By the way: great video! Great help!. Thank you

CarlsPokePulls says:

Stupid tutorial.

Jose Vilchis says:

this doesnt fully explain. on a 2000 frontier you have to remove the radiator to get it out.

Hull_k0gan says:

Removed all the belts? That’s a waste unless you’re just wanting to replace them.

DJ Saucy Stiles says:

This is horrible. The explanation alone is horrible and the views of the hands is horrible brah

Nick says:

definitely not for 01 pathfinder. completely different

T S says:

My hands have a few new scars, but this helped a lot on my 02 Xterra. I recommend climbing into the wheel well and attacking it from the side for the sensor and cables.

localcrew says:

Just FYI — I have a 1999 Pathfinder and it is in no way similar to this arrangement.

Inferno says:

If possible, before loosening bolts on a slide-style bracket, mark where everything is (metal touches metal) so that you know where it should be when you go to put everything back together.

Alexis Lopez says:

I have a 2002 frontier xe. I didn't have to remove all the belts just one of them from the fan. And while you're doing this you might as well change the oil and my oil filter was in the way when I got it out.

This was my first time doing a major repair but it helped having this.

Alex F. says:

This tutorial was great, first time changing an alternator and it went very smoothly. Thank you so much!

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