Classification:

Reference:

EL16-035c

Date:

NTB16-104c

July 26, 2019

2017 PATHFINDER; DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT
This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page.
Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2017 Pathfinder (R52)

SERVICE INFORMATION
If the Display Control Unit (DCU) needs to be replaced on an APPLIED VEHICLE for any
reason, follow the steps in the SERVICE PROCEDURE to:


Place the order with DENSO.



Configure the Multi AV system.

NOTE:
 The original DCU must be installed in the vehicle while performing part of this
procedure. DO NOT remove the original DCU until instructed.
 For 2017 Pathfinder vehicles only: The need to contact TECH LINE to obtain
DCU order approval has been eliminated. Contact TECH LINE only if technical
assistance is needed.
 For 2018-2019 Pathfinder vehicles: TECH LINE needs to be contacted for
approval before ordering from DENSO. For 2018-2019 Pathfinder DCU
replacement, refer to NTB19-002.

Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.

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SERVICE PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Before starting, make sure:


Your ASIST station has been synchronized (updated) to the current date.



All CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) software updates have been installed.

Parts of the SERVICE PROCEDURE
PART 1: Take Preliminary Steps Prior to Ordering a DCU / Order a DCU
PART 2: Record Multi AV Configuration Values of Original DCU / Replace DCU
PART 3: Configure the Multi AV System
PART 4: Manually Configure the Multi AV System (if needed)

PART 1: Take Preliminary Steps Prior to Ordering a DCU / Order a DCU
While not required, Nissan recommends using the following preliminary steps along with
any other necessary diagnosis for non-warranty repairs.
1. Duplicate and verify the customer’s concern if possible. If duplication is not possible,
gather as much information about the issue as possible from the service advisor/writer
or customer.
2. Check for any connected devices (phone, iPod, MP3 player, etc.) or determine if a
connected device is present during the concern. Gather model and software version
information if possible.
NOTE: TECH LINE can be contacted IF technical assistance is needed with diagnosis
and repairs.

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Order an Exchange DCU from DENSO
NOTE: In most cases, an exchange DCU will be ordered. A new DCU is required only if:


The vehicle has not yet been sold.



The customer requests a new DCU on a non-warranty repair.



The exchange DCU is not available.



Insurance claim replacement.

After steps 1 and 2 have been completed, your parts department will order the
replacement exchange DCU as instructed below.

3. Go to the Denso-Ten website (https://www.f10ncs.com), and login with your username
and password.


If you do not have a login username and password (first time users), call Denso-Ten
tech line (1-800-237-5413, Mon – Fri: 7:00am – 4:00pm PT) to obtain a login
username and password.

4. Select Orders > Place An Order.

Figure 1

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5. Enter the Dealer contact information, vehicle information, and warranty status
information.
6. Select Next.

Populate all fields

Figure 2

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7. Select the vehicle model and original DCU part number.


The DCU part number can be found on the label on the back of the DCU,
or with C-III plus by going to Diagnosis (One System) > MULTI AV > ECU
Identification.

NOTE: The replacement DCU you receive may have a different part number than the
original DCU.

8. Select Next.

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Pathfinder

Figure 3

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9. Populate the Customer Complaint field, choose a symptom from the drop down
menu, and select an option for each displayed question.
10. Select Next.

Enter customer
complaints here

Figure 4

11. Select the conditions under which the symptoms occurred.
12. Select Next.

Figure 5

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13. Check all symptoms that apply for each component.
14. Select Review.

Figure 6
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15. Confirm all of the information displayed is accurate, and then select submit order.
NOTE: Changes cannot be made once an order has been submitted.


If changes are needed, select Cancel and Edit to return to the form.

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Pathfinder

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Click here
to make
changes

Figure 7

16. After sumbit order is selected, a confirmation page and number will display. If needed,
select View My Order, Submit a New Request, or Printer Friendly Page.

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Figure 8
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NOTE:


To view order status and shipping/tracking information at a later date, select View
Orders on the Denso-Ten website and select the applicable order.

Figure 9

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Figure 10

17. After the order is submitted, DENSO will email a confirmation to your parts department
stating the order has been placed.

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PART 2: Record Multi AV Configuration Values of Original DCU / Replace DCU

18. Prepare the vehicle:


Make sure the shift selector is in Park and the parking brake is set.



Connect a battery maintainer or smart charger set to reflash mode or a similar
setting.



Connect the plus VI to the vehicle.



Launch C-III plus on the CONSULT PC.



Turn the ignition ON. DO NOT start the engine.

19. Select Re/programming Configuration.

Figure 11

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20. Read the Precautions.
When finished, click in the
Confirmed instructions box to
insert a check mark, and then
select Next.

Figure 12

21. Select the Manual Selection
(Vehicle Name) tab, and then
select Pathfinder and 2017 under
Model Year.
NOTE: If the screen shown in
Figure 13 does not display,
proceed to step 24.
22. Select Select.

Figure 13

23. Confirm the correct Vehicle Name
and Model Year are displayed.


When finished, select
Confirm.

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Figure 14

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24. After System Call completes,
confirm the correct Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) is
displayed.


When finished, select Confirm.

NOTE: If the VIN displayed is
incorrect, input the correct VIN.
When finished, select Confirm.

Figure 15

25. Select MULTI AV.


Use the scroll arrows if needed.

Figure 16

26. Select Before ECU Replacement.

Figure 17

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27. Confirm Setting Value (current
configuration) and write it down.


The current configuration can
also be printed with the Print
Screen button or Screen
Capture button.



Use the scroll arrows if more
than one page of information
is available.

Write down / print
this information

NOTE: Configurable options will
differ and your screen may look
different.
Figure 18

28. Select Save.

NOTE: If the configuration data
cannot be saved, replace the DCU
as instructed in the applicable
Electronic Service Manual (ESM),
and then proceed to page 15,
PART 4: Manually Configure the
Multi AV System (if needed).

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29. Select End.

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Figure 19

30. Replace the DCU as instructed in the applicable ESM.


Refer to the ESM, section DRIVER INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA > AUDIO,
VISUAL & NAVIGATION SYSTEM > NISSANCONNECT > REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION > DISPLAY CONTROL UNIT > Removal and Installation.

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PART 3: Configure the Multi AV System

31. Perform steps 18-24 again before proceeding to step 32.

32. When you get to the screen
shown in Figure 20, select
Confirm.

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Figure 20

33. If the screen in Figure 21 appears,
skip to page 17, step 43.
34. If the screen in Figure 21 does not
appear, go to step 35.

Figure 21

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35. Select OK.
After performing Step 35:


If an error message does not
display, proceed to page 19,
step 47.



If an error message does display,
proceed to PART 4: Manually
Configure the Multi AV System
(if needed), below.
Figure 22

PART 4: Manually Configure the Multi AV System (if needed)

NOTE: If the screen in Figure 23 is
not displayed, click on the Home icon.

36. Select Re/programming
Configuration.

Figure 23

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37. Read the Precautions.
When finished, click in the
Confirmed instructions box to
insert a check mark, and then
select Next.

Figure 24

38. Select the Manual Selection
(Vehicle Name) tab, and then
select Pathfinder under Vehicle
Name, and 2017 under Model
Year.
NOTE: If the screen shown in
Figure 25 does not display, proceed
to the next page, step 41.
39. Select Select.
Figure 25

40. Confirm the correct Model Name
and Model Year are displayed.
When finished, select Confirm.
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Figure 26

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41. Confirm the correct VIN is
displayed.
When finished, select Confirm.
NOTE: If the VIN displayed is
incorrect, input the correct VIN.
When finished, select Confirm.

Figure 27

42. Select MULTI AV.


Use the scroll arrows if
needed.

Figure 28

43. Select After ECU Replacement.

Figure 29

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44. Select Manual selection.

Figure 30

45. Use the drop down menus to
select the configuration options
that were printed or written down
in step 27.


Use the scroll arrows if more
than one page of information
is available.

NOTE: Configurable options may
differ and look different from
Figure 31.
Figure 31

46. Confirm the configuration items
displayed under Setting Value
are correct, and then select OK.

Figure 32

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47. Turn the ignition OFF, and then start the engine.
48. After starting the engine, wait for about 30 seconds.
49. Use C-III plus to erase any codes from the Multi AV system.
a. Select Home on the C-III plus screen.
b. Select Diagnosis (One System) > Multi AV > Self Diagnosis Results.
c. Erase any codes that may be present.
50. Close C-III plus and disconnect the plus VI from the vehicle.
51. Check that the operation of the DCU and, if equipped, Rear View Monitor camera
images (fixed guide lines and predictive course lines) are normal.
52. Disconnect the battery maintainer/smart charger from the 12V battery.

AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE

REFERENCE

DESCRIPTION

November 3, 2016

NTB16-104

Original bulletin published.

December 5, 2017

NTB16-104a

APPLIED VEHICLES section and Part 1 of the
SERVICE PROCEDURE revised.

January 15, 2019

NTB16-104b

APPLIED VEHICLES section revised, and the
need to contact TECH LINE for DCU order
approval has been eliminated.

July 26, 2019

NTB16-104c

Order an Exchange DCU from DENSO procedure
revised.

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