How To Change Air Filter 2010 Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
How to modify the VQ35DE 3.5L V6 engine'southward air filter element in a 4th generation 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV.

2016 Pathfinder Air Box
Two Metal Latches This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the fourth generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and probably also the updated 2017 model year) Nissan Pathfinder SUV in cleaning or changing the engine air filter element for the VQ35DE 3.5 liter V6 motor.

Owners of other Nissan or Infiniti vehicles such as the Versa, Maxima, Juke, Rogue, Altima, Xterra, Sentra, Murano, Cube, Armada, Leaf, Quest, Frontier, Teana, 370Z, GT-R, Titan, G25, G37, M35, QX56, QX60 and M37 may likewise find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A few compatible replacement engine air filter elements with their part numbers include the following: ACDelco A975C, Champion CAP4309, G&N 33-2031-2, Wix 46116, Purolator A24278, AEM 28-20031 and Hastings AF882.

No tools are needed to access and replace the engine air filter.

Flip Upwardly Get-go Metal Latch
Right Fastener Released The starting time two steps are to open up the hood and then motion to the right (driver) side of the engine bay.

The black plastic engine air filter box is located next to the 12V automotive bombardment and behind the electrical fuse box.

In that location are two metal latches on the front edge of the engine air box.

Pull the metal latches off the lesser half of the air box and swing them upward.

Release 2nd Metallic Latch
Pull Out Old Air Filter Once both metallic latches have been released, lift off the height half of the air box.

Pull the old air filter direct out of the bottom half of the air box.

Erstwhile Air Filter Removed
Inspect Both Sides Inspect both sides of the old air filter.

If the old filter is nighttime grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, pilus, pollen, soot, leaves, insects, twigs and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element.

I recommend buying the ACDelco A975C engine air filter since it has excellent reviews on Amazon.

If you'd adopt to have a washable and re-usable filter, purchase the G&N 33-2031-ii which will need to exist done and re-oiled every 30,000 to 60,000 miles depending on your driving conditions.

If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out the big droppings and remove any fine grit with a wet/dry shop vacuum.

Clean With Vacuum
Clean Out Lesser Half Box If your vacuum has a cleft zipper, clean out any debris or sand in the bottom half of the air box.
Install New Air Filter
Line Upwardly Tabs & Slots Insert the new air filter in to the bottom half of the air box with the pleats facing down and the orange safe gasket facing up towards you.

Line upwardly the tabs on the rear border of the air box cover with their corresponding slots on the bottom one-half of the air box.

Close Meridian Half Air Box
Secure Metal Latch Slide the tabs on the height half of the air box in to the slots on the bottom half.

Lower the summit half of the air box until it is flush with the bottom half.

2nd Metallic Latch Secured
Engine Air Filter Replaced Swing down the two metallic latches on to the lesser one-half of the air box to secure the cover in place.

Double check that the 2 halves of the air box are flush together at every edge with no role of the new filter visible.

If you lot replaced the filter, be sure to record the alter in your vehicle's service records.

For more, bank check out all of my 2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides.