2002 Nissan Frontier Service and Repair Manual

This 2002 Nissan Frontier factory service and repair manual is built around the exact engine and trim combination on your truck, whether that's the 2.4L four-cylinder (KA24DE) or the 3.3L V6 (VG33E, or the supercharged VG33ER), so the torque values and diagnostic steps you're following match what Nissan actually specified rather than a generic pickup procedure.

Engines covered

• 2.4L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.3L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.3L V6 — SOHC, supercharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door extended cab pickup
• 4-door crew cab pickup

Trims covered

• Base
• SC
• SE
• SVE
• XE

Known issues on the 2002 Frontier. Eight recalls are on federal record for this model year. Aftermarket combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies from four different suppliers were recalled for missing the amber side reflectors required by federal lighting standards, decreasing visibility to other drivers and raising crash risk. Nissan separately recalled the lower steering column joint, where corrosion can restrict movement and overload the shaft, risking a crack during low-speed maneuvers that need heavy steering input and a loss of steering control. The fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can crack and corrode, stopping the fuel pump and causing a no-start or a stall while driving. Water intrusion at the rear ABS sensor can corrode and eventually fail the rear wheel bearing, risking wheel separation. On supercharged trucks, excess intake airflow under full-throttle, cold-engine conditions can trip failsafe mode, capping engine speed at 2400 RPM regardless of throttle position. Owners have filed 139 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

From a steering column inspection to a fuel pump or rear wheel bearing job, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2002 Frontier.