Nissan
Pathfinder 12V Automotive Battery Replacement Guide
How to change a dead 12 volt car battery
in the engine bay of a 4th generation 2013 to 2016 Nissan Pathfinder.
2016 Pathfinder OEM Battery |
Loosen Negative Terminal |
Pull "-" Terminal Off Post |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the fourth generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and perhaps also the
revised 2017 model year) Nissan Pathfinder SUV in changing a dead
12V automotive battery in the engine bay. 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 also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The OEM battery is a Johnson Controls part number 24410JA10B or 24410-JA10B. A few other compatible replacement "Group Size 35" batteries with their part numbers are as follows: Optima Batteries 8040-218 D35 YellowTop, Optima Batteries 8020-164 35 RedTop, Bosch S6521B S6 and EverStart MAXX-35N (Walmart). The tools required to replace the battery include a 10mm wrench or a 10mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet. |
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Cover & Tuck Away |
Flip Open Red Plastic Cover |
Loosen Positive Terminal |
The first two steps
are to open the hood and then move to the right side of the engine bay. The 12V car battery is located on the right (driver) side of the engine bay in front of the engine air filter box and next to the electrical fuse box. First loosen the negative "-" terminal by turning the nut counterclockwise with a 10mm wrench or a 10mm socket with a 1/4 drive ratchet. Pull the negative terminal off the "-" battery post, wrap it in a small towel and tuck it away on the side of the battery to help prevent accidental electrical contact. Flip open the red plastic cover on the positive "+" terminal. Loosen the 10mm nut on the positive terminal by turning it counterclockwise. |
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Pull Off Positive Terminal |
ECU (Computer) Bracket |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
Pull the positive
terminal off the "+" battery post, close the red plastic cover and tuck it
away on the side of the battery. The next step is to remove the lower nut that connects the ECU (electronic control unit) computer bracket to the left side of the battery. Remove the nut by turning it counterclockwise with the 10mm wrench. |
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10mm Nut Removed |
Slightly Loosen Top Nut |
Swing Bracket Out of Way |
Set the lower 10mm
nut aside in a safe place. Then loosen the upper 10mm nut on the bracket a few turns in the counterclockwise direction. Swing the ECU bracket up and off the battery hold down bar. |
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Loosen Hold Down Bar |
2nd 10mm Nut |
Two 10mm Nuts Removed |
Loosen the two 10mm
nuts on the battery hold down bar or "clamp" by turning them
counterclockwise. Set the two nuts aside in a safe place. |
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Remove Metal Clamp |
Remove Foam Heat Shield |
Heat Cover Removed |
Lift the battery
hold down clamp off the two threaded bar ends and set it aside in a safe
place. Remove the foam and fabric heat shield box from the old battery and set it aside to be re-installed later on. |
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Set Aside Battery Box |
Remove OEM Battery |
Clean Off Battery Tray |
Carefully lift the
old OEM battery out of the engine bay and gently set it on the ground. Try to avoid dropping or tipping over the old battery to prevent from having acid leak out. Be sure to bring the old battery with you to the auto parts store or Walmart to avoid having to pay a "core" deposit or "disposal" fee. The retailer will also have the old battery properly recycled. Clean off any debris from the plastic battery tray so that the new battery will rest evenly on it. |
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Lower In New Battery |
Push On Positive Terminal |
Tighten 10mm Clockwise |
Gently lower the
new 12V battery in to the engine bay with the negative "-" post in the front
(closest to the headlight) and the positive "+" post at the rear (closer to
the windshield). If you've had a problem with corrosion (white or blue powder) building up on the battery terminals or the battery posts, consider installing some felt anti-corrosion washers over the battery posts. Lower the heat shield box over the new battery. (I forgot that step and had to re-install it later on.) Push the positive terminal on to the "+" battery post. Tighten the 10mm terminal nut by turning it clockwise until it is snug. Try to avoid over tightening the terminal nut to prevent from cracking or damaging the battery post which could lead to an acid leak. |
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Close Red Plastic Cover |
Lower Hold Down Bar |
Battery Clamp In Place |
Flip the red
plastic cover closed over the positive terminal. Lower the battery hold down clamp over the two threaded bar ends. |
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Spin On 10mm Nuts |
Swing Bracket In Place |
Replace 10mm Nut |
Spin two 10mm nuts
on to the battery hold down clamp in the clockwise direction. Swing the ECU (computer) bracket back over the threaded bar end on the battery hold down clamp. Replace the lower 10mm nut and tighten it in the clockwise direction. Tighten the top bracket nut in the clockwise direction. |
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Tighten 10mm Clockwise |
Tighten Right Side Nut |
Push On Negative Terminal |
Tighten the two
10mm nuts on the top of the battery hold down clamp by turning them
clockwise until they are snug. Make sure that the new battery is securely in place. If it can be moved around, rocked, or slid on the tray, tighten the two battery clamp nuts another turn or two in the clockwise direction. Push the negative terminal on to the "-" battery post. |
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Tighten 10mm Terminal Nut |
Tighten Top Bracket Nut |
12V Battery Replaced |
Tighten the 10mm
negative terminal nut in the clockwise direction until it is snug. If you haven't already, tighten the upper nut on the ECU computer bracket in the clockwise direction. Test the new 12V car battery by starting the engine and turning on the headlights. Please remember to adjust the time on the clock and program your favorite radio station presets before driving. For more,
check out all of my
2013-2016 Nissan Pathfinder DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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