Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Do-it-yourself

Protect your vehicle from corrosion

Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean. Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible. Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open t ...

Maintenance precautions

When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precautions ...

Other materials:

Door lock and unlock switch
DRIVER SIDE DRIVER SIDE : Description Transmits door lock/unlock operation to BCM. DRIVER SIDE : Component Function Check 1. CHECK FUNCTION With CONSULT Check CDL LOCK SW, CDL UNLOCK SW in Data Monitor mode with CONSULT DRIVER SIDE : Diagnosis Procedure 1. CHECK POWER WINDOW SWITCH OUTP ...

DLC branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK CONNECTOR  Turn the ignition switch OFF.  Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.  Check the terminals and connectors of the data link connector for damage, bend and loose connection (connector side and harn ...

Line pressure test
Inspection and Judgment INSPECTION Line Pressure Test Procedure  Inspect the amount of engine oil and replenish if necessary.  Drive the car for about 10 minutes to warm it up so that the CVT fluid reaches in the range of 50 to 80C (122 to 176F). Then inspect the ...