1. Nissan Pathfinder 1997 Manual

NICOclub.com purchases, downloads, and maintains a comprehensive directory of Nissan Pathfinder Factory Service Manuals for use by our registered members. The Nissan Pathfinder began as a 2-door SUV in 1987 (WD21) with options for 4 cylinder or 6 cylinder engines and 2wd or 4wd drivetrain configurations. It was a smashing success and paved the way for the SUV market of the late 80’s and early 90’s. In 1990 the Pathfinder became a 4-door and was equipped with Multiport Fuel Injection replacing the aging Throttle Body Injection (TBI) system. 1995 saw the final year of the WD21 Pathinder as it was replaced by the R50 Pathfinder in 1996. The R50 Pathfinder differed from its predecessor by being unibody constructed versus body on frame. The engine size grew from 3.0L to 3.3L and finally to 3.5L by 2002.

The R50 Pathfinder was retired in 2005 and replaced by the R51 which went back to its more truck-like body-on-frame roots. Powered by a 4.0L, the R51 represented the last of the truck-based SUV Pathfinders. For 2014 Nissan unveiled a completely new Pathfinder, the R52.

Even though its model designation suggests the next generation Pathfinder the R52 is a different platform that shares nothing with the Pathfinders of the past. The R52 is a unibody based crossover (CUV) available with a 2.5L hybrid option and the award winning 3.5L.

Previous Pathfinders were truck-based with solid rear axle power, the R52 is more car-like with FWD and AWD options. Also new to the Pathfinder line is a CVT (Continously Variable Transmission). No matter which generation you own you will enjoy the collection of Factory Service Manuals we have on tap for you. This is the same information Nissan factory-trained technicians use at the dealers to diagnose, repair and maintain your Nissan Pathfinder. And be sure to check out our extensive Nissan Pathfinder forums on NICOclub.com for even more information!

Nissan Pathfinder 1997 Manual

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