This past weekend (4/12/03) I completed installation of an electric lock on the tailgate of my 2002 Frontier. My friend CarlP was of enormous help in the planning and completion of this. It already had locks, but they were not electric. It was extremely straightforward and can be done with not more than a screw […]
Nissan Frontier Drawtite Hitch Install
from Nissan Offroad Installers Notes This installation was performed by a certified mechanic and the owner of the vehicle pictured. At no point do we recommend altering or otherwise changing the geometry of the rear bumper system. If you feel you are unable to safely install this piece of equipment, please see a certified Vehicle […]
Nissan Frontier Grille Removal and Painting
from nissan offroad I have provided this How-To because the chrome plating on the Frontiers grille is notorious for bubbling and peeling. Many people also replace their front bumpers and wish to paint their grille to match. Grille Removal 1. Open your hood and undo the four clips that secure the top of the grille […]
Nissan Frontier and Xterra Disable Auto A/C Defrost Function
How to disable the automatic engagement of the A/C during defrost. By:OffroadX I don’t know about anyone else, but there are times I want fresh air flowing out of the defroster vents without having the darn A/C kicking in. I got around to figuring it out today. Items needed: Medium size phillips-head screwdriver. Very tiny […]
Nissan Frontier Garmin GPS Installation
taken from dumbengineer.com Removed 8 case screws, opened unit (clamshell), and mounted on plexiglass using original screws. Using elastic, and holes in the plexiglass, mounted unit to visor so that I can see it with my visor down. Using custom built blocks of wood, I lowered the visor by about an inch so the GPS […]