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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 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+
Nissan -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> BLOWER MOTOR, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1994 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS
Refer to Figs. through , for blower motor replacement, noting the following:
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove instrument panel ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement
Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Maxima GXE 3.0 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for brake bleeding procedure.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Armada, Murano, Titan & 350Z, 2006-02 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1998 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 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.
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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Maxima S 3.5 V6 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) is controlled by the Body Control Module (BCM). The BCM receives its tire pressure signal from the remote keyless entry receiver. The remote keyless entry receiver receives i...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air intake duct.
- Remove harness protector...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2005-06 Altima & Maxima
Vehicle: 2006 Nissan Maxima SL 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 pins, Fig. .
- Press in on the sides of the glove compartment door to release the door from the glove compa...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Nissan -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2007-09 Maxima -> Activation -> ID Registration -> Less Activation Tool -> Relearn -> Reset -> With Activation Tool
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Maxima SE 3.5 V6 GAS
Reset
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which monitor pressure in all 4 tires. When operating the vehicle at a speed above 25 mph the Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will illuminate when low tire pressure has been detected. After all tires have been inflated to the proper pressure and vehicle has been operated the warning lamp should turn off unless a fault in the Low Tire Pressure warning system has developed.
Relearn
Activation
The activat...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1994 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 thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse pr...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 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 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT DAMAGE CAN RESULT FROM IMPROPER BATTERY CONNECTION Vehicle: 1987 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: BATTERY TESTING FOR NISSAN ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND GENUINE NISSAN REPLACEMENT BATTERIES - REVISED Vehicle: 1998 Nissan Maxima SE 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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