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2003 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 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Import Compressor Service -> Calsonic V-6 -> Compressor Clutch Service -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
Replacement
- Install a suitable spanner wrench, remove clutch center bolt, Fig. .
- Install clutch puller tool No. J-38874, or equivalent, Fig. , remove clutch disc.
- After removing clutch disc, remove shims from either drive shaft or clutch disc.
- Remove snap ring using suitable external snap ring pliers, Fig. .
- Position a suitable two or three jaw puller on pulley assembly and remove pulley from compressor.
- To prevent pulley groove from being deformed, puller claws should be positioned onto edge of pu...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder, Replace
Do not spill brake fluid on painted areas, it may cause paint damage.
- Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screws.
- Depress brake pedal, open bleeder valves and drain flu...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Component Locations -> 2003-06 Murano & 350Z, 2002-06 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
Front
Before removing front axle assembly, remove wheel sensor from assembly. Move it away from front axle assembly area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to sensor wires and wheel sensor becoming inoperative.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- On models equipped with ABS, remove ABS wheel sensor. Note before removing front axle assembly, remove ABS wheel sensor from assembly, then position it aside. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to sensor or s...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air intake duct.
- Remove harness protector...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2002-03 Maxima
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the glove compartment.
- Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover retainer clip.
- Slide the cover upward to remove.
- Remove the cabin air filter...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the 4WD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the 4WD ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from radiator. Perform procedure when engine is cold.
- Drain coolant from radiator.
- Remove fresh air duct.
- Remove IPDM E/R bolts and position aside.
- Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
- Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses, if equipped.
- Plug hoses to a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 ABS Components Diagram for 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Front Door Harness Diagram for 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 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: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Maxima 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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