2004 Nissan Xterra Service and Repair Manual

This 2004 Nissan Xterra factory service and repair manual is built around this specific year, engine and trim combination, including the 3.3L V6 (VG33E), supercharged 3.3L V6 (VG33ER) and 2.4L I4 (KA24DE), so the specs and procedures inside are the ones Nissan actually published for your Xterra rather than a generic SUV substitute.

Engines covered

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

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• SE
• XE

Known issues on the 2004 Xterra. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the lower steering column joint: corrosion can limit its movement and place excessive load on the steering shaft, which can crack during low-speed maneuvers and cause a loss of steering control. The second covers aftermarket Hopkins trailer brake control connection harnesses with a misrouted wire, which can send power to the dash light circuit instead of the trailer brakes, leaving the trailer brakes inoperative when the tow vehicle brakes are applied. The third covers accessory tow hitch attachment bolts that may not have been tightened to specification, which can let the hitch loosen or separate from the vehicle. Owners have filed 84 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

Whether you're inspecting the lower steering column joint, checking a trailer brake harness, or torquing a hitch mount, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2004 Xterra.