2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Plastic Interior Door Panel Removal & Speaker Upgrade Guide

If you’d like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Nissan Frontier pickup truck, you’ll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure, with photo illustrated steps by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Interior Door Panel Removal Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Interior Door Panel Removal & Speaker Upgrade Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier VQ40DE 4.0L V6 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

If you’d like to clean or change the engine air filter element for the VQ40DE 4.0 liter V6 engine in your (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Nissan Frontier pickup truck, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier VQ40DE 4.0L V6 Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide

The best way to troubleshoot an electrical problem with your second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Nissan Frontier pickup truck is to check for a faulty or “blown” fuse or relay in either the engine bay or the interior passenger compartment electrical panels. Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Electrical Fuses Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier VQ40DE 4.0L V6 Engine Serpentine Accessory Belt Replacement Guide

If you’ve been hearing a chirping, squealing or screeching sound coming from the VQ40DE 4.0 liter V6 engine in your 2nd generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Nissan Frontier pickup truck, you probably need to replace the OEM serpentine accessory belt. Take a look at my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Serpentine Belt Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6 Engine Serpentine Accessory Belt Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier VQ40DE 4.0L V6 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs in a 2nd generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Nissan Frontier pickup truck can last up to 100,000 miles, but they should be checked well before that mileage to see how the engine is running and also to make sure they do not become stuck or “frozen” in the engine. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure, with the replacement part numbers and a required tools list, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier VQ40DE 4.0L V6 Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier VQ40DE 4.0L V6 Engine PCV Valve Replacement Guide

The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve in the VQ40DE 4.0 liter V6 motor in a 2nd generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Nissan Frontier pickup truck should be checked every 15,000 miles and replaced about every 45,000 to 60,000 miles. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier PCV Valve Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier PCV Valve Replacement Guide

New Insurance Institute of Highway Safety – Headlight Ratings Report – DIY Guides For Upgrading To Brighter Headlight Bulbs

The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) just released a report that found many popular car models have sub par headlights after they were all tested in common driving scenarios.

If your vehicle is one of the cars in the group with “Poor”, “Marginal” or even “Acceptable” headlights, you should consider replacing them with HID (high intensity discharge) or LED (light emitting diode) headlight bulbs.

To view the headlight bulb change tutorial with pictures, photo illustrated steps and the part numbers for your vehicle, click on the link below:

Chevrolet Malibu Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

Hyundai Sonata Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

Kia Optima Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

Nissan Altima Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

Toyota Camry Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

Ford Fusion Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

Chrysler 200 Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

Volkswagen Jetta Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

Honda Accord Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide

I hope you find the guides to be useful for upgrading your headlight bulbs and be sure to drive safe! 🙂

Brighter headlights would definitely help you avoid a crash by helping you spot a pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist, a car with burnt out tail lights or even an animal in the road such as a deer or a cow.

P.S.

If you have a Toyota Prius, congratulations. It was the only vehicle to receive a “Good” rating for its headlights.

Check out my Toyota Prius DIY Guides.

 

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb (or upgrade both to brighter LED units) in the rear bumper of your second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Nissan Frontier pickup truck, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

The tail light housings of a second generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Nissan Frontier pickup truck contain the brake, rear turn signal and reverse light bulbs. If you need to change a burnt out tail light bulb, check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (with the compatible part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide

2005-2016 Nissan Frontier Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide