Nissan Pathfinder IV R52 (2012-2020)

Depending on the year of manufacture, the mounting locations may vary slightly.

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood we take out the thirteen pins (inserted from top to bottom) that secure the trim and the radiator grille.

-remove the cover.

-release it from the latches and remove the radiator grille.

-under the radiator grille, take out the four pistons (inserted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the front bumper.

-from the bottom side, unscrew the screws (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the lower part.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches, unscrew three screws on each side that secure the fender liners (front part).

-behind the fender liners, unscrew one screw on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners to the wings.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners toward you).

-release the latches under the headlights.

-with an assistant, carefully pull the bumper forward (watch the wires).

-disconnect the connectors of the fog lights (if any).

Front bumper mounting locations for Nissan Pathfinder IV R52 (2012-2020)

Nissan Pathfinder IV R52 (2012-2020) front bumper mounting diagram

 

Rear bumper

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-open the trunk lid.

-remove the trim near the rear lights (they are held on by latches, you need to pry them off).

-under the trims, unscrew two screws on each side and remove the rear lights (held on by latches).

-under the rear lights, take out two pistons and unscrew the two screws in the trunk opening.

-from the bottom, unscrew the four screws and take out the four pistons.

-in the wheel arches, unscrew two screws on each side that secure the fender liners (mud flaps).

-move the fender liners to the side and unscrew one screw on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners to the wings.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners toward you).

-with an assistant, pull the bumper back (watch the wires).

-disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment (if any).

mounting locations for the rear bumper Nissan Pathfinder IV R52 (2012-2020)

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Rear bumper mounting diagram for Nissan Pathfinder IV R52 (2012-2020)

 

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