Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Trunk lid
TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY
TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Use two people when removing or installing trunk lid assembly
due to its heavy weight.
- Use protective tape or shop cloths to protect surrounding
components from damage during removal
and installation of trunk lid assembly.
REMOVAL
- Remove trunk lid finisher. Refer to INT-36, "Removal and
Installation".
- Disconnect the harness connectors in the trunk lid, remove the
harness clips, and then pull the harness
out of the trunk lid.
- Remove the nuts and the trunk lid assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- After installation, check trunk lid open/close, lock/unlock
operation.
- After installation, perform the trunk lid assembly adjustment
procedure
TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment

- Trunk lid assembly
- Body side outer
- Rear combination lamp
- Rear bumper fascia
Front
Check the clearance and the surface height between trunk lid and each part by
visual inspection and tactile
feel
If the clearance and the surface height are out of specification, adjust them
according to the adjustment procedures.

LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE
Trunk Lid Removed From Hinge
- Loosen the trunk lid to hinge bolts.
- Move the trunk lid so that the clearance measurements are within
specifications provided.
- Tighten the trunk lid to hinge bolts.
Trunk Lid Hinge Removed From Vehicle
- Remove the parcel shelf trim. Refer to INT-28, "Removal and
Installation".
- Loosen the hinge to parcel shelf bolts.
- Move the trunk lid so that the clearance measurements are within
specifications provided.
- Tighten the hinge to parcel shelf bolts.
- Install the parcel shelf trim. Refer to INT-28, "Removal and
Installation".
SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
- Loosen the bumper rubber.
- Loosen the striker bolts.
- Lift up the trunk lid approx. 100 - 150 mm (3. 94 - 5. 91 in) then
close it lightly. Make sure it engages firmly
with the trunk lid closed.
- Tighten the trunk lid striker.
TRUNK LID LOCK
TRUNK LID LOCK : Removal and Installation
LOCK
Removal
- Remove the trunk lid finisher. Refer to INT-36, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the trunk lid lock bolts.
- Disconnect the harness connector and emergency release handle from
the trunk lid lock and remove.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Remove the trunk rear finisher. Refer to INT-36, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the bolts and the striker.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Align the trunk lid lock. Refer to DLK-228, "TRUNK LID LOCK : Removal and
Installation".
TRUNK LID STAY
TRUNK LID STAY : Disposal

- Fix trunk lid stay (1) using a vise (C).
- Using hacksaw (A) slowly make 2 holes in the trunk lid stay, in
numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:
- When cutting a hole on trunk lid stay, always cover hacksaw
with a shop cloth (B) to avoid scattering metal fragments
or oil.
- Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
- Wear gloves.

A: 20 mm (0. 8 in)
B: Cut at the groove.
FRONT DOOR LOCK
FRONT DOOR LOCK : Exploded View
Door key cylinder outside handle escutcheon
assembly (drivers side)
Outside handle escutcheon (passenger side)
Rear gasket
Striker
...
Exploded View
Door switch
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the door switch screw (A).
Disconnect the harness connector from the door switch (1) and
remove
INSTALLAT ...
Other materials:
TCM 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).
TCM
Harness connector F1
Harness con ...
Lock-up and select control system
System Diagram
System Description
The torque converter clutch piston in the torque converter is
engaged to eliminate torque converter slip to
increase power transmission efficiency.
The torque converter clutch control valve operation is controlled
by the torque converte ...
Symptom diagnosis
SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Work Flow
CUSTOMER INTERVIEW
Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist
when the noise occurs. Use the Diagnostic Worksheet during the interview to
document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any customer' ...