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#1 ·
I've searched around this forum and a couple of others but I haven't been able to find anywhere that says what parts are interchangeable on the 1st gen frontiers. What I mean is, are there any parts from the xterra, pathfinder, or any other Nissan vehicle that will fit on the frontier?
 
#39 ·
Can you interchange the knock sensor for an 04 frontier that is part number
  • 22060-7B000
With
22060-30P00
I can find a ton of the second ones with a harness but not the first.
Are you doing a knock sensor relocation? If so, you use a knock sensor for a 95-99 Nissan Maxima, which is 22060-30P00, along with the subharness P/N 24079-31U01.
 
#38 ·
There is something called a Hollander Manual.
Good junk yards have them.
It will tell you what parts, from what years and models interchange.

You could try here.............
It's free and on-line.
Don't know how good it is.
 
#42 ·
It should bolt up the same, but keep in mind the 2WD Frontier has a different fender than the 4WD Frontier. The Xterra is closest to the 4WD Frontier. But, keep in mind the Frontier fender has holes in it for the "over fender," as they call it...or, what most would call a "fender extension." The hoods are the same. The turn signals are the same, but, I believe the plastic, inner fender lining is different between the two. Also, I'm not sure how well that "rounded" Frontier wheel well in the front is going to look with that "square-ish" or "angled" wheel well shape in the rear, Xterra quarter-panel?
 
#45 ·
You didn't mention what years. I can tell you that the 98-00 Frontier and the 00-01 Xterra used the same headlamp assembly.
 
#47 ·
They look pretty similar but Nissan's part catalog lists two different part #'s. Have you tried this place?:

www.car-part.com
 
#50 ·
98-04 Frontier and 00-04 Xterra all use the same long block and will work (you may have to swap manifolds, depending on your and year and/or emissions certification), but the Altima KA24DE won't work. Generally speaking, Nissan engines from front wheel drive vehicles will usually not work in rear wheel drive vehicles and vice versa, even if they are in the same engine family.
 
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#52 ·
2005 Frontier, Pathfinder and Xterra all used the same driver's door, so the door panels, etc., should be interchangeable. It may not be a "plug-n-play" install, however, as there may not be a connector to plug into on your vehicle's current harness and the BCM software may not be compatible, also. You'll have to do a little more research on that part.
 
#53 ·
Thanks SMJ, that's good news. I was afraid since I saw different part numbers for the panel. Would purchase at a pick n pull type of place, So i plan on grabbing the harness as well. I am not familiar with BCM software - could you please explain. Tried to google but it came up with some business solution.
 
#54 ·
BCM=Body control module. The old days of just wires, relays and fuses are gone. Today's vehicles have items like power widows, wipers, headlights, tire pressure systems and so on are controlled by a Body Control Module which communicates with the IPDM (Intelligent Powertrain Distribution Module) in the engine compartment, which houses an assortment of fuses and relays.
 
#56 ·
As long as they are both V6 (not supercharged), they should be a direct swap. Valve bodies are even the same part number.
 
#58 ·
It makes you wonder what the difference is? They use the same model transmission, so they might have a gear ratio difference inside the trans. The interchange manuals refer to "exact" replacements; sometimes parts will work even though they aren't "exactly" the same.
 
#62 ·
They are two different engines, albeit the same engine family. Hardbodies came with the KA24E (SOHC) whereas the Frontier came with the KA24DE (DOHC). The engine harness is part of the entire main harness on the Hardbody and I would assume it's the same way on a Frontier. You would need to swap the ECM's and lot of work on the harness to get it to work.
 
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#67 ·
ACC (Auto Custom Carpets) makes carpeting for the Gen 1 crew cabs; you can find it at Rockauto.com. Look up your vehicle, go to interior and then to "flooring." I wouldn't think the Gen 2 carpeting would be a good fit since the Gen 1 has that "dip" at the front of the floor pan.
 
#71 · (Edited)
If nothing else maybe you could find a JY Nissan with same color carpeting and cut a piece to use as a patch. I've never attempted this but might be worth a shot. You could also cut a patch from under one of your bucket seats to use as it would be a perfect match and you could install an amp to cover the donor patch area if it'd make you feel better about having a hole under your seat.
 
#85 ·
2005-2019 Frontiers and 2005-2007 Pathfinders all used the same hoods.