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Performance Accessories 40053 Installation Instructions Manual

3” body lift for 2004-2009 nissan titan
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3651 N Highway 89 • Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-7080
NISSAN TITAN
3" BODY LIFT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2004-2009
WARNING
Installation of a Performance Automotive Group body
lift kit will change the vehicle's center of gravity and
handling characteristics both on and off-road. You must
drive the vehicle safely! Extreme care must be taken to
prevent vehicle rollover or loss of control, which could
result in serious injury or death. Avoid sudden sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers and always make sure all
vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened.
WARNING
Before you install this kit, read and understand all
instructions, warnings, cautions, and notes in this
instruction sheet and in the vehicle owner's manual.
CAUTION
Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the
factory recommended procedures for removal and
installation of original equipment components. We rec-
ommend that the factory shop manual and any special
tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during
the installation. Installation of this kit without proper
knowledge of the factory recommended procedures
may affect the performance of these components and
the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that
a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of sim-
ilar components install this kit.
WARNING
DO NOT combine suspension, body, or other lift
devices. Use of vehicle with combined lifts may result
in unsafe and/or unexpected handling characteristics.
This kit should only be installed on a vehicle that is in
good working condition. Before you install the kit, thor-
oughly inspect the vehicle for corrosion or deformation
KIT # 40053
of the sheet metal around the factory body mounts. If
the vehicle is suspected to have been in a collision or
misused, do not install this kit. Off-road use of your
vehicle with this kit installed may increase the stress
applied to the factory body mounts. We do not recom-
mend that any vehicle with a body lift kit installed be
involved in any extreme off-road maneuvers such as
jumping. Failure to observe this warning may result in
serious personal injury and/or severe damage to your
vehicle.
Many states and municipalities have laws restricting
bumper heights and vehicle lifts. Consult state and
local laws to determine if the changes you intend to
make to the vehicle comply with the law.
The installation of larger tires may reduce the effective-
ness of the Braking System.
Always wear eye protection when operating power
tools.
Before you install this kit, block the vehicle tires to pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling.
Accidental deployment of the air bag can result in seri-
ous personal injury or death. To avoid accidental
deployment during installation of the kit, the Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS, or airbag) must remain
deactivated. Do not allow anyone near the airbag dur-
ing installation. Refer to the factory service manual or
owner's manual for the recommended procedure to
disable the SRS. After you install the kit, reactivate the
SRS before driving the vehicle.
NOTE
Performance Automotive Group recommends using
the Loctite® supplied in the kit on the threads of all kit
nuts and bolts unless specified otherwise in these
instructions.
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'04-'09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053

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  • Page 1 SRS. After you install the kit, reactivate the SRS before driving the vehicle. NOTE Performance Automotive Group recommends using the Loctite® supplied in the kit on the threads of all kit nuts and bolts unless specified otherwise in these instructions. ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 2: Before Starting Installation

    3. Measure and record distance between cab and bed. Driver Side _____Passenger Side _____ Inside Cab 1. Airbag fuse NOTE The location of the airbag fuse may vary; check the owner's manual. a. Remove fuse cover. ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 3 Remove four bolts and two side impact braces from frame. Side Impact Braces Frame Bolts e. Remove four nuts and two side impact braces from front bumper. Side Impact Braces Front Bumper Nuts ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 4 Remove two screws and three pop-up clips from front bumper fascia and skid plate. Pop-Up Clips Front Bumper Fascia Screws c. Remove six screws from driver and passenger front bumper fascia and wheel wells. Wheel Well Screws Front Bumper Fascia ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 5 Side Bumper Braces Nuts h. Remove four bolts and two side impact braces from frame. Side Impact Brace Frame Bolts Remove four bolts and skid plate from frame and vehicle. Skid Plate Bolts Frame ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 6 Intake Cover Bolts Air Intake Hose Engine Intake Hose Hose Clamp e. Remove axle vent hose, and axle vent hose clip from air cleaner base. Axle Vent Hose Axle Vent Hose Clip Air Cleaner Base ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 7 Core Sup- port Radiator 5. Inner fender well passenger side a. Remove two clips from wiring harness. b. Remove AC line from clip on inner fender. AC Line, Clip Inner Fender Clips Wiring Harness ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 8 A-arm 8. Steering shaft a. Mark lower steering shaft and rack and pinion as shown. Remove bolt and lower steering shaft from rack and pinion. Lower Steer- ing Shaft Bolt Mark Rack & Pinion ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 9 Remove six bolts and side step from three side step brackets. Bolt Side Step Brackets Side Step 4. Frame rail passenger side a. Remove plastic cover from wiring harness bracket. Plastic Cover Wiring Har- ness Bracket ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 10 Plastic Housing Push Clips Cross Member Bolts Winch Mechanism 3. Rear bumper wiring driver side a. Remove wiring harness and clip from bumper. Wiring Har- ness & Clip Bumper ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 11 Remove six bolts and rear bumper from frame. Rear Bumper Bolts Frame Install Kit 1. Prepare to lift cab from frame a. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, three cab mount- ing bolts on driver side. Bushing Core Support Mount ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053 Bolt...
  • Page 12 Loctite® to threads and install kit bolt (M12-1.25 x 180mm). Tighten kit bolts to 45 ft. lbs. 1. Prepare to lift bed from frame a. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, bed mounting bolts on driver side. ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053 Bed Mount Bolt...
  • Page 13 Measure and mark a line 6” back from the front of the bumper brackets as shown. Bumper Brackets “X” Measure & Mark Bumper c. Cut and remove area of rear bumper brackets marked with an “X” where shown. ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 14 Check measurements taken earlier and tighten all bumper and bumper bracket bolts. Install center bumper cover on rear bumper with four squeeze clips. 2. Rear bumper wiring a. Install wiring harness on bumper. Wiring Har- ness & Clip Bumper ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 15 Use extreme caution when working near the fuel lines and the fuel tank. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. A spark could cause an explosion or fire resulting in seri- ous personal injury and property damage. ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053 operates correctly...
  • Page 16 (3/8” X 1”), eight kit wash- ers (3/8 USS), and four kit nut (3/8” nylock). Body Bolts Kit Bracket, Spacers Drive Line Hoop Kit Bolts (3/8” X 1”), Kit Washers (3/8 USS), & Kit Nut (3/8” Nylock) ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 17 / brake line bracket with a kit washer (1/4” SAE) and kit nut (1/4” nylock) as shown. Fuel / Brake Line Bracket Engine Side Kit Bracket, S-shaped Kit Washer (1/4” SAE), Kit Nut (1/4” Nylock) ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 18 Kit Bracket, J-shaped Kit Bolt (1/4” X 1”), Kit Washer (1/4” SAE), & Kit Nuts Nylock (1/4”) Kit Bracket, C-shaped c. Install wiring harness on frame with kit zip-tie. Wiring Harness Frame Zip-Tie Bolt Bolt Frame ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 19 In the step below ensure that you do not over tighten the bolts and nuts. On some of the bolts tighten only enough to ensure the bolt threads engage the nylock portion of the nuts. ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053 Lower Radiator Support & Ribs D.S.
  • Page 20 (1/4” nylock) and kit washer (1/4” SAE). Install kit bracket, S-shaped (long) on core sup- port with bolt. Core Support Bolt Kit Bracket, S-shaped Kit Washers (1/4” SAE) & Kit Nut (1/4” Nylock) ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053 Kit Bracket, Upper Backing Plate Electric...
  • Page 21 Remove four nuts from fan pulley. Install fan clutch assembly on fan pulley with four nuts. Fan Pulley Nuts Fan Clutch Assembly b. Install fan shroud on radiator with two bolts and two lower clips. Bolts Fan Shroud Radiator ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 22 Install air intake hose on engine with hose clamp. Intake Hose Hose Clamp b. Install two clips, hose clamp, axle vent hose, and axle vent hose clip on air cleaner base. Axle Vent Hose Axle Vent Hose Clip Air Cleaner Base ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 23 Fan Shroud Lower Fan Shroud Hose Clip, Metal Trans. Cooler Hose 2. Install skid plate on frame with four bolts. Skid Plate Bolts Frame ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 24 Remove front bumper and mark a line following the bottom edge of front bumper at a distance of 1-3/4 inches from the edge as shown. Front Bumper Mark First Cut On Bumper d. Cut front bumper where marked as shown. 1-3/4” ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 25 Kit Bolt (3/8” x 1”), Kit Side Impact Braces Washer (3/8” USS), & Kit Nut (3/8” Nylock) Kit Bracket, Side Impact Bolt Frame n. Remove eight grill turn clips from core support. Install eight grill turn clips on grill. ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 26 2” diame- ter, two kit bolts (8-1.25 x 90mm), and two kit washers (8mm). Kit Bolt, (8-1.25 x 90mm), Kit Washer (8mm) Side Bumper Brace Bolt ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053 Kit Block, 2” Dia.
  • Page 27 Remove eight grill turn clips from core support. Install eight grill turn clips on grill. k. Install grill on core support and vehicle with eight grill turn clips. Core Support Grill Grill Turn Clips ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 28 3. Tack-weld four kit bed spacers (crush blocks) to frame. After Completing Installation Inside Cab 1. Airbag fuse a. Install airbag fuse. b. Install fuse cover. Fuse Cover Airbag Fuse c. Remove strap from steering wheel. Engine Compartment 1. Battery cables ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 29 NOTE Depending on the vehicle configuration (automatic or manual transmission, 2WD or 4WD, cab length, bed length, etc.), some parts may not be used. ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 30 Accessories The following accessories are available: Urethane Gap Guards ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053...
  • Page 31: Kit Parts List

    Tie, Zip QTY. DESCRIPTION Warning, Rear Bumper Bracket Washer, 1/4” SAE Washer, 3/8” USS Washer, 5/16” USS Washer, 7/16” SAE Washer, 7/16” USS Washer, 8mm Extension, steering Performance Automotive Group ‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053 Rev. 03, Copyright 08/05...