Nissan Maxima Owners Manual: Do-it-yourself

Protect your vehicle from corrosion

Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean. Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible. Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors open t ...

Maintenance precautions

When performing any inspection or maintenance work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. The following are general precautions ...

Other materials:

P0196 EOT sensor
Description The engine oil temperature sensor is used to detect the engine oil temperature. The sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine oil temperature input. The sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in te ...

Trunk open function
TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH : System Diagram TRUNK LID OPENER SWITCH : System Description TRUNK LID OPENER OPERATION When trunk lid opener switch is ON, BCM opens trunk release solenoid. BCM can open trunk lid opener actuator when vehicle speed is less than 5 ...

Thermostat and thermostat housing
Removal and Installation Gasket Thermostat assembly (water inlet) WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap. Slowly turn it a ...