It's not terrible, bit of a tight fit. Probably took me about 90 mins total to actually change it and another 3 hours to find the friggin bolt that I dropped.
out of curiosity, why do you think your thermostat is bad?
I've got a bunch of valve caps floating around that have a split end on them to take the stems out...usually try to keep one on most of my bikes and such.
I found the Stant 10508 on Amazon for the 2011 Pathfinder. I just want to make sure it will fit my 2012. Does anyone know if it doesn't? for the V6 Stant, lists a different part number for the 2011 vs 2012 You are correct. This is the one for the 2012's (V6 & V8 ) http://www.amazon.com/Stant-10...
As far as I am aware, there are no real differences between the 11 and 12 MY. should fit just fine, Amazon just isnt very thorough on some of their parts and fitting.
haha, i lost the drivers side a couple years back. I just took the whole rack off though. Dealer is the only place you'll be able to find that part. try this picture, should be 7135(4/5)(r/l) http://www.courtesyparts.com/pathfinder-parts-r51-2005-2012/genuine-nissan-parts/bodyfrontroof-floor/730-roo...