Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Bleeding Brake System
CAUTION: While bleeding, monitor the master cylinder brake fluid level.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery negative cable.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right bleed valve.
3. Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more air comes out.
6. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque.
Air bleeder valve : 7 - 9 Nm (0.7 - 0.9 kg-m, 61 - 78 inch lbs.)
7. Perform steps 2 to 6 at each wheel, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from the front left, rear left, and front right
bleed valve, in that order.