Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Removal and installation
GENERATOR
Exploded View

- -3 Tightening order
- Generator
- B terminal nut
- Generator bracket
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Remove hoodledge covers (LH/RH).
- Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-16, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to HA-37, "Removal and
Installation for Compressor".
- Remove A/C idler pulley EM-15, "Removal and Installation of Drive
Belt Auto-tensioner".
- Disconnect the oil pressure switch EM-36, "Exploded View".
- Disconnect the generator harness connectors.
- Remove the generator bolt and nuts, using power tools.
- Remove generator bracket.
- Slide the generator out and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to CHG-28, "Exploded
View"
- Temporarily tighten bolts and nut, then finish tightening in the
specified numerical order.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten "B" terminal nut carefully.
- Install generator and check tension of belt. Refer to EM-14,
"Checking Drive Belts".
- For this model, the power generation voltage variable control
system that controls the power generation voltage
of the generator has been adopted. Therefore, the power generation voltage
variable control system operation inspection should be performed after
replacing the generator, and then make sure that the system
operates normally. Refer to CHG-11, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Inspection
GENERATOR PULLEY INSPECTION
Perform the following.
- Make sure that generator pulley does not rattle.
- Make sure that generator pulley nut is tight.
NOTE:
Replace the generator as an assembly if necessary.
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Commercial Service Tool
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Generator
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Other materials:
Power seat switch ground circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1. CHECK POWER SEAT SWITCH LH GROUND CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect power seat switch LH.
Check continuity between power seat switch LH connector and
ground.
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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).
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Avoiding collision and rollover
WARNING
Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe
and prudent manner may result in loss of
control or an accident.
Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey
all traffic regulations. Avoid excessive speed,
high speed cornering, or sudden steering maneuvers,
because these driving practi ...