Exploded View of Brake Pads

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Brake Pads, Shims And Retainers (VQ40DE)

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Front Brake Pads, Shims And Retainers (VK56DE)

WARNING: Clean dust on caliper and brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.

CAUTION:

While removing brake pads never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of caliper body. In this case, hang caliper body with a wire so as not to stretch the brake hose.
Do not damage the piston boot.
If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
Always replace shim and shim cover as a set when replacing brake pads.
Keep rotor free from grease and brake fluid.
Burnish the brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to "BRAKE BURNISHING ".