1987 Nissan Pathfinder Service and Repair Manual
This 1987 Nissan Pathfinder factory service and repair manual is built around this exact model year and trim lineup, giving you the specifications and repair sequences Nissan actually published for your Pathfinder instead of generic figures pulled from a later redesign.
Engines covered
- 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 2.4L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door sport utility
Trims covered
- E
- SE
- XE
Known issues on the 1987 Pathfinder. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the certification labels: incorrect tire inflation pressures were printed on them, and following those figures can lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident. The second covers the front seat belt buckle assemblies, where a mismatch of male and female rear seat belt hardware leaves passengers unable to buckle in and use the restraint system. Owners have filed 28 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
Whether you're correcting tire pressure specs on the door jamb label or inspecting the rear seat belt hardware, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1987 Pathfinder.
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES WERE PRINTED ON CERTIFICATION LABELS.
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL CORRECTED TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ON DOORPOST CERTIFICATION LABEL.
MISMATCH OF MALE AND FEMALE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.
THE SEAT BELTS CAN NOT BE BUCKLED AND PASSENGERS AREUNABLE TO USE THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL MISMATCHED BELT ASSEMBLIES.
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE M
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YE
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - REAR AXLE BEARING REMOVAL KIT. *TTTHE KIT IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL AND AND WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO ALL NISSAN DEALERS.
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 12 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
HEATER CORE HOUSING CAUGHT FIRE. *DSH
AUTOMATIC CRUISE CONTROL STUCK WHEN IT ACCELERATED ON AN INCLINE, INSTALLED NEW CRUISE CONTROL.
STEERING WHEEL REPLACED BECAUSE ON ONE SIDE OF IT WAS LIKE A PLIABLE RUBBER HOSE, REPLACE STEERING WHEEL.
NOISY EXHAUST SYSTEM, NOTIFIED OF EXHAUST LEAKS PROBLEM REPLACE MUFFLER ASSEMBLY.
FUEL/TEMP GAUGE REPLACED, STOPPED WORKING.
NEW REBUILT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED, DUE TO LACK OF POWER.
CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS REPLACED THE CLUTCH (3) TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND THE CLUTCH NEEDS TO REPLACED AGAIN. HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR (2) YEARS AND (9) MONTHS. *AK
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT.
Showing the 8 most serious of 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
