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1996 Nissan Maxima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Blower Motor, Replace -> 240SX -> 300ZX -> Altima -> Front -> Maxima -> Pathfinder & Pickup -> Quest -> Rear -> Sentra & 200SX
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
Altima
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove passenger side instrument lower cover and glove compartment.
- Disconnect wiring harness connectors to intake unit, Fig. .
- Remove intake unit.
- Remove blower motor from intake unit.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Maxima
Refer to Fig. for replacement.
Sentra & 200SX
Note that the blower motor is an integrated part of the intake unit and must be replaced as an assembly.
- Remove instrument panel as outlined under "Instrument Panel, Replace."
- Ref...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1993 300ZX -> 1993-94 240SX -> 1993-94 MAXIMA -> 1993-95 ALTIMA -> 1993-95 PATHFINDER -> 1993-95 QUEST -> 1994-96 300ZX -> 1995-96 240SX -> 1995-96 MAXIMA -> 1996 ATLIMA -> 1996 PATHFINDER -> 1996 QUEST -> 200SX & 1995-96 SENTRA -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Diagnosis -> NX 1600, NX 2000 & 1993-94 SENTRA -> PICKUP -> Wiring Circuits
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
When a problem occurs in the ABS system, a warning light will flash on the instrument panel. To activate ABS self-diagnosis, ground the self diagnosis (check) terminal located on the data link connector. Refer to Figs. through for self-diagnostic procedures. The location of the malfunction is indicated by the number ABS warning light flashes. Refer to Figs. through for warning lamp flash codes.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Diagnosis
When performing system diagnosis, refer to wiring circuits and diagnosis procedure charts.
Wiring Circuits
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Armada, Murano, Titan & 350Z, 2006-02 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
- On 1990-96 300ZX, disconnect the fuel pump relay, located behind the lefthand side kick panel.
- On all models, start and run the engine until it stalls.
- After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
- On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
- On 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then connect the fuel pump relay.
Removal &...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
- Remove wheel bearing attaching nut, then side flange attaching nuts and bolts.
- Remove driveshafts by lightly tapping...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen alternator adjusting bolt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove two alternat...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Traction Control/Slip Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS
Drive wheel slippage is detected by the four wheel rotating signal. When wheel slip becomes excessive, the Traction Control System (TCS) operates causing the SLIP indicator lamp to illuminate. When the TCS off switch is used to cancel TCS function, the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove undercover, then drain coolant.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses, Figs. through .
- On models with VQ30DE engine, remove shroud.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove ATF ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on power steering pump.
- Remove power steering pump drive belt.
- Loosen lock nut on alternator belt idler pulley.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator b...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Driver Side Interior Harness Diagram for 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Interior Climate Control Components Diagram for 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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