Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Body side trim
Exploded View

- Front pillar finisher
- Dash side lower finisher
- Front kicking plate
- Front sill cover
- Center pillar lower finisher
- Rear sill cover
- Rear kicking plate
- Rear body side welt
- Rear pillar finisher
- Screw cover
- Center pillar upper finisher
- Front seat belt adjuster cover
- Front body side welt
- Screw
- Tether clip
Clip
Pawl
Metal clip
Front
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Wrap the tip of a suitable tool with a cloth when removing
metal clips from finishers.
- When removing or installing body side welts, do not allow
butyl seal to come in contact with pillar finishers.
FRONT PILLAR FINISHER
Removal
- Remove front body side welt partially.
- Disengage front pillar finisher (1) clip using a suitable tool
(A).

: Clip
- Pull the front pillar finisher partially toward the vehicle.
- Insert the a suitable tool (A) between the front pillar finisher
bottom side and body side to disengage the clip.
- Pull front pillar finisher upwards and use a suitable tool to cut both
clips.
- Remove front pillar finisher (1).

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
DASH SIDE LOWER FINISHER
Removal
- Release the clip and pawls using a suitable tool, then remove
front kicking plate.
- Release the clips using a suitable tool, then remove dash side
lower finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT SILL PLATE COVER
Removal
Release the pawls using a suitable tool, then remove the front sill plate
cover.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT BODY SIDE WELT
Removal
- Release the clip and pawls using a suitable tool, then remove front
kicking plate.
- Release the clips and pawls using a suitable tool, then remove the
center pillar lower finisher.
- Remove front body side welt from the body opening.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT KICKING PLATE INNER
Removal
- Disengage the pawls with a suitable tool (A) from the body.
- Remove front kicking plate inner (1).

: Pawl
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FRONT KICKING PLATE OUTER
Removal
- Disengage the pawls from the body with a suitable tool (A).
- Remove front kicking plate outer (1)

: Pawl
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR PILLAR FINISHER
Removal
- Partially remove rear body side welt.
- Remove screw cover, then remove the screw.
- Release the clips using a suitable tool, then remove rear pillar
finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER PILLAR UPPER FINISHER
Removal
- Release the clip and pawls using a suitable tool, then remove
front kicking plate.
- Release the clip and pawl using a suitable tool, then remove rear
kicking plate.
- Partially remove front and rear body side welts.
- Remove center pillar upper finisher cover and remove the screw.
- Remove front seat belt adjuster cover and shoulder anchor bolt.
Refer to SB-6, "Exploded View".
- Release the clips and pawls using a suitable tool, then remove the
center pillar lower finisher.
- Release the clips using a suitable tool, then remove center pillar
upper finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR SILL PLATE COVER
Removal
Release the pawls using a suitable tool, then remove the rear sill plate
cover.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR KICKING PLATE
Removal
Release the clip and pawl using a suitable tool, then remove rear kicking
plate.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
REAR BODY SIDE WELT
Removal
- Release the clip and pawl using a suitable tool, then remove rear
kicking plate.
- Release the clips and pawls using a suitable tool, then remove the
center pillar lower finisher.
- Remove rear body side welt from the body opening.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Exploded View
Rear door finisher
Step lamp
Armrest finisher
Rear power window switch finisher
Inside release handle escutcheon
Inside release handle
Flat head screws
&nb ...
Exploded View
With Sunshade
Rear parcel shelf finisher
Cover
Child anchor cover
Rear parcel shelf finisher (under side)
Dual lock fasteners
Clip
Front
Without ...
Other materials:
ECM branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK CONNECTOR
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the following terminals and connectors for damage, bend and
loose connection (unit side and connector
side).
- Models without automatic drive position ...
Wiring diagram
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Wiring Diagram
...
HVAC 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 A/C auto amp. for
damage, bend and loose connection (unit
side and connector side).
2.CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUI ...