Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Intake Valve Timing Control
Exploded View

- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (LH)
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (RH)
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH) (bank 1)
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (RH)
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (LH)
- O-ring
- Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (bank 2)
- Front timing chain case A. Refer to INSTALLATION B. Refer to
EM-54, "Removal and Installation".
Engine
front
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH) (bank 2)
REMOVAL
- Remove hood ledge cover.
- Remove coolant reservoir and set aside.
- Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness
connector.
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (LH) (bank
2). Refer to EM-54, "Removal and Installation".
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve and O-ring from intake
valve timing control solenoid valve cover.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring for the intake valve timing control
solenoid valve with a new one, then lubricate O-ring with engine oil
before installing.
- Do not reuse O-ring.
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve bolt : 11.3 N*m (1.2 kg-m, 8
ft-lb)
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (RH) (bank 1)
REMOVAL
- Remove front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-23,
"Exploded View".
- Remove hood ledge cover.
- Remove coolant reservoir and set aside.
- Remove power steering reservoir and set aside.
- Support engine using suitable tool.
- Remove upper engine mount and bracket. Refer to EM-103, "Removal
and Installation".
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover bolt
behind intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-54,
"Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness
connector.
- Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve and O-ring from
intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover.
CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring for the intake valve timing control
solenoid valve with a new one, then lubricate O-ring with engine oil
before installing.
- Do not reuse O-rings.
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve bolt : 11.3 N*m (1.2 kg-m, 8
ft-lb)
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Camshaft position sensors (LH)
O-rings
Camshaft position sensors (RH)
O-rings
Rocker cover (RH)
Rocker cover gasket (RH)
Rocker cover gasket (LH)
Rocker cover (L ...
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Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (LH)
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (RH)
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH) ...
Other materials:
Troubleshooting guide
Verify the location of all Intelligent Keys that are
programmed for the vehicle. If another Intelligent
Key is in range or inside the vehicle, the vehicle
system may respond differently than expected.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
When pushing the ignition switch to sto ...
Precaution
PRECAUTIONS
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 p ...
BCM 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 BCM for damage, bend and
loose connection (unit side and
connector side).
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
Disc ...