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1997 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 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 240SX -> 300ZX -> Altima -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Maxima -> Quest -> Sentra & 200SX -> Thermo Switch/Sensor
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
Thermo Switch/Sensor
300ZX
The thermo switch is located on left side of engine.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Disconnect thermo switch wiring, then remove switch.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Cooling Fan Motor
Altima
Refer to Fig. for cooling fan motor replacement.
Maxima
Refer to Fig. for cooling fan m...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Ground Circuit Check -> Actuator Motor Ground -> Control Unit Ground -> Relay Unit Ground
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS
Actuator Motor Ground
[[table data]]Control Unit Ground
Check resistance between Control Unit harness connector terminal and ground, Fig. and Resistance sh...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 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: 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 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 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 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 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air intake duct.
- Remove harness protector...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp -> 1995-2002 Maxima
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If the lamp remains lit or lights during vehicle operation, a problem in the anti-lock brake/traction control system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, place the ignition switch in the off position, then restart the engine. If the lamp remains lit, the system must be serviced. The basic brake system will remain functional. After servicing the system, proceed as follows:
- On 1995-99 models, locate the DLC located behind instrument panel fuse panel cover.
- On 2000-02 models, locate t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet.
- Remove hose from water inlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 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 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 I/P Main Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Passenger Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 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: 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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