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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 -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> 240SX -> 300ZX -> Altima -> Maxima -> Pathfinder -> Pickup -> Quest -> Sentra & 200SX
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS
Altima
Refer to Fig. for instrument panel replacement.
Maxima
Refer to Fig. when replacing this instrument panel.
Sentra & 200SX
Refer to Fig. when replacing this instrument panel.
Pickup
Refer to Fig. when replacing this instru...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Electrical Components Inspection -> 240SX -> Actuator Motor Relay -> Altima, Maxima, Sentra & 200SX -> Frontier, Pathfinder & Pickup -> Quest -> Solenoid Valve Relay -> Wheel Sensors
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS
Altima, Maxima, Sentra & 200SX
Wheel Sensors
Check resistance between wheel sensor connector terminals, Fig. . Resistance should be 1.0-1.25 K-ohms.
Actuator Motor Relay
Check continuity between motor relay terminals as shown in Figs. through .
Solenoid Valve Relay
Check continuity between solenoid valve relay terminals as shown in Figs. and .
240SX
Refer to Figs. for electrica...
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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 SE 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 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 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove righthand engine undercover and side inspection cover.
- Remove radiator assembly.
- Loosen belt idler pu...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the AWD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the AWD system exist or if fr...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Maxima GLE 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove undercover.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses, Fig. .
- Remove shroud.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remo...
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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+.
 Body Ground Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 I/P Main Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 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 SE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 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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