Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Cowl top
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- Cowl top side trim cover (RH)
- Cowl top grille
- Lower cowl top extension brace
- Lower cowl top extension (RH)
- Lower cowl top extension seal (RH)
- Lower cowl top extension seal (LH)
- Lower cowl top extension (LH)
- Front wiper drive assembly
- Cowl top side trim cover (LH)
- Wiper arm and blade assembly (LH)
- Wiper arm cap (LH)
- Cowl top weatherstrip
- Wiper arm cap (RH)
- Wiper arm and blade assembly (RH)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL

- Remove both wiper arms (RH/LH). Refer to WW-78, "FRONT WIPER ARMS :
Removal and Installation".
- Remove the cowl top weatherstrip clips, then remove cowl top
weatherstrip.
- Release the pawls, then remove the cowl top side trim covers (RH/LH).
: Pawl

- Pinch the cowl top extension clips (A) to release, then remove.
:
Front
- Disconnect the washer nozzle supply hose.
- Release the cowl top grille clips, then remove cowl top.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the wiper motor. Refer to
WW-78, "FRONT WIPER DRIVE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
- Remove the lower cowl top extension brace bolts, then remove the
lower cowl extension brace.
- Remove the front wiper drive assembly. Refer to WW-78, "FRONT WIPER
DRIVE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
- Remove the lower cowl top extension RH/LH bolts, then remove lower cowl
top extensions (RH/LH).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: After installing, perform adjustment of wiper
arm. Refer to WW-78, "FRONT WIPER ARMS : Removal and Installation".

- When installing the lower cowl top extension RH, tighten the bolts
in the order shown.

- When installing the lower cowl top extension LH, tighten the bolts in
the order shown.

- When installing the lower cowl top extension brace, tighten the bolts
in the order shown.
Removal and Installation
Core support cover
Front grille Pawl
REMOVAL
Remove the core support cover clips, then remove core support
cover.
Release the front air guide clips, t ...
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Front
Front fender protector
Front fender protector side cover
J-clip
Rear
Rear wind deflector
Rear fender protector
Removal and Installation
FRONT FEN ...
Other materials:
Hood
Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make
sure it l ...
Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and
"SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER", used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk
or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for ...
System temporarily unavailable
When radar blockage is detected, the system will
be deactivated automatically. The "Side Radar
Obstruction" warning message will appear and
the BSW/RCTA indicator (white) will blink A in
the vehicle information display.
The system is not available until the conditions no
longer exist.
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