How to Replace Engine Drive Belts 96-04 Nissan Pathfinder

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a broken, noisy, squeaky, worn or groaning serpentine belt. This video is applicable to the 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04 Nissan Pathfinder
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[@DG-rp2fe]

This video saved my bacon, lost both power steering and a/c belt. Replaced all 3 belts with great thanks to your mechanic, who explained the process perfectly. Regards

[@larryfowler3718]

Same here. This video saved my skin!

[@bobbyswanson8047]

Just got this truck today. Guy who sold it to me helped change it. And it was in the end. In upside down. But I also wasn’t aware of the bleed method. This video literally saved me. Amazing. Well explained. Very cut to the chase. Awesome man. When I do more work I’ll be back to see more. #subscribed

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[@cplbruiser8267]

Been couple of years now but replaced all my belts and pulleys just now Dec 2021. Your instructional video was so helpful. Thanks.

[@Great.Username]

00:16 Parts List 00:27 Opening Hood 00:47 Disconnect Battery (10mm) 01:07 Remove Air Box and Filter, Attached Hoses and Sensor Connectors (Flathead Screwdriver or 8mm, Pliers) 03:27 Remove Lower Splash-shield (10mm) 04:38 Remove Lower Half of Radiator Fan Shroud (May need Long Flathead Screwdriver) 05:54 Remove Upper Radiator Hose, Reservoir Hose (Rust Penetrating Fluid, Wide Pliers, 10mm) 07:26 Remove Upper Half of Radiator Fan Shroud (10mm) 08:38 Loosen, Remove, Label AC Belt (14mm) 10:17 Loosen, Remove, Label Alternator & Water Pump (Drive) Belt (14mm, 12mm) 11:36 Loosen, Remove, Label Power Steering Pump Belt (12mm) 13:16 Reinstall and Tighten Power Steering Pump Belt (12mm) 14:11 Reinstall and Tighten Alternator & Water Pump Belt to 1/4in of Deflection (12mm, 14mm) 16:14 Reinstall and Tighten AC Belt to 1/4in of deflection (14mm) 18:01 Reinstall Upper Half of Radiator Fan Shroud (10mm) 19:18 Reinstall Upper Radiator Hose, ensure tight fit (10mm) 19:57 Reinstall Throttle Cable into Brackets 20:12 Reinstall Air Filter, Air Box 20:49 Reattach Smaller Hose,closest to windshield, to Air Box 20:52 Reattach Coolant Reservoir Hose 21:06 Reattach Air Box Snorkel, Breather Hoses (Pliers, Flathead Screwdriver or 8mm) 22:45 Place Hose in Bracket on Air Box Hose 22:49 Reattach Mass Air Flow Sensor to Air Box 23:27 Reinstall Lower Half of Radiator Fan Shroud 24:18 Reinstall Lower Splash-shield (10mm) 25:28 Reconnect Battery (10mm) Close Hood, you're done.

[@TheNova42]

Just going to add a couple things here. Be ready to drain out a decent amount of coolant so have some shop towels and a bucket at the ready. You can plug the hole with them once it slows down to a trickle, and hook the coolant hose facing upwards to stop more from pooling out. Also with my 2004 Pathfinder SE (Canadian) I did not have to remove the negative connector on the battery, or anything to do with the air box. Only the shroud. Last but not least there is only 2 belts for my model/engine type. Check to see how many you have before going to the parts store. The rest of the video was very helpful and 1A Auto is my go-to for a lot of how-to videos.

[@Labios_Rotos]

Thanks for your comment, I was confused because the video says applicable to models up to 2004 but mine is a 2003 and it has only 2 belts as well. I suppose they're working on a 3.3 and not a 3.5, like our models have.

[@TheNova42]

@@Labios_Rotos Glad I was able to help out! Figured I could save the trouble for someone else 👍

[@stevekillon6682]

To change the belts only, they make this look way harder than is actually is ! Go under the bottom and remove the cover and you can adjust the belts from the bottom. Slide them over the fan from the top.

[@davidhoover8862]

HELL MAN IiM JUST GLAD HE POSTED THIS VIDEO. IT SURE MADE THINGS EASIER FOR ME.

[@freeman573]

Is it necessary to put the fan blade back on before you put all the belts on?

[@timmygilbert1371]

The link to the belt is only one belt . My 98 has 3 like the one in the video . Do yall sell all three ? Thanks

[@zaz366t7cqe]

I have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 3.5 LE. It is not the same. I have no idea how to take off the AC belt that's connected to the crank. Any tips?

[@carlosdiaz-eo2eo]

I have the same problem with my 01

[@auekauwe]

same bro wtf

[@lalitdhingra318]

is it going to be exact same exercise for 3.3 L 2000 NISSAN XTERRA?

[@TourettesMobileMechanic]

You may want to make a bit to tighten the bottom bolt on the AC belt tensioner because so one is going to forget it and have a bad day lmao?? Just sure it was a miss but maybe put in a text to remember otherwise great video. People create to many short cuts. I agree just pull the fan shroud. The tensioners are a real pain!! Thanks for the video. Regards,

[@edgarpoe1813]

This is basically the same procedure for a 95 pathfinder just the alternator is on the right correct?

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[@antsusmca2488]

Any know the torque specs for pulleys?

[@GodExplained]

After replacing my belts, I'm getting a continuous whining sound. I've tried tensioning the belts more but it doesn't help. What could it be? Thanks

[@1AAuto]

+Pedro Pozo We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@Loganbravo999]

I was having the same issue after I replace the belts. Located the noise to a tensioner pulley on the left hand side gave it some lube it quieted down a bit but came back I ended up replacing the whole idler pulley and it went away.

[@turbomonkey80]

Question: Has the bracket for the AC compressor belt tensioner been cut, or modified to get to the tensioner bolt? Because on my '96 Pathfinder there's no way to get to that bolt without removing the whole cover.

[@turbomonkey80]

Nevermind..... I got it.... 😂

[@turbomonkey80]

At 8:39 it doesn't show the extra little cover over that tensioner bolt which also requires removing two more 12 mm bolts.

[@ratpackgaming5230]

I replaced the belt ac belt but it’s squeaking at insane volume, I’ve tried tightening down the belt to give it a little flex but the noice doesn’t change, any tips!?

[@XxBuggy4LifexX]

Ratpack Gaming I believe you need a new tensioner

[@shawnflavien6029]

I have Nissan pathfinder 2001 vg33e but engine belts size I do not know bought a pk 5 for crank shaft and air conditioning but crank shaft and power steering I do not know

[@alfonzozayas7456]

Do you hace a video on how to replace the conpressor ?

[@cristhian4160]

Did you ever get the compressor done?

[@goongoon9299]

Is this still duable even if the fan shroud is on

[@1AAuto]

+Matthew R Thanks for checking us out. Not removing the fan shroud would make this repair much more difficult if not impossible to complete as it would be in the way of the belts you are trying to replace. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you.

[@javieraguilera1701]

Is this for 00 nissan xterra 2.4 applicable

[@xtoonx6649]

just a quicker way i did it i just pulled belt through the fan let me slip a few steps

[@akaashraj8684]

Am I supposed to drain the coolent first before I do that or no ?

[@greenteambc]

akaash raj no

[@edjo3430]

My mechanic just replaced them, now it squeaks at every cold start, and car vibrates at red-light.

[@boofedx3530]

Probably not tight enough, been reading forums and have the same problem. Going to try and fix today will let you know if I figure it out

[@andrewward9945]

Engine timing belt 99 Pathfinder