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:
Mode door control system
System Diagram
System Description
The mode door is automatically controlled by the temperature setting, ambient
temperature, in-vehicle temperature,
intake temperature and amount of sunload.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The A/C auto amp. receives data from each of the sensors.
The A/C auto amp. ...
Headlamp
System Diagram
System Description
Control of the headlamp system is dependent upon the position of the
combination switch (lighting and turn signal switch). When the lighting
switch is placed in the 2nd position, the BCM (body control module) receives
input requesting the headlamps and par ...
Steering wheel
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and comfort.
The driver's air bag inflates with great
force. If ...