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:
Main line between HVAC and A-bag circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY (OPEN CIRCUIT)
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect the following harness connectors.
A/C auto amp.
Harness connectors M1 and E30
Check the continuity between the A/C au ...
Engine oil
Inspection
OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting the engine, check the oil level. If the engine
is already started, stop it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
Check that the oil level is within the range as indicated on
the dipstick.
If it is out of range, add oil as n ...
How to use the remote keyless entry function
The remote keyless entry function can operate all
door locks using the remote keyless function of
the Intelligent Key. The remote keyless function
can operate at a distance of 33 ft (10 m) away
from the vehicle. The operating distance depends
upon the conditions around the vehicle.
The remot ...