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 ...

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Periodic maintenance
FUEL SYSTEM Inspection Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration. If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts. Quick Connector CAUTION:  After connecting fuel tube quick connec ...

Steering column
Disassembly and Assembly The steering column assembly without electric motor is not serviceable and must be replaced as an assembly. With Electric Motor Steering column assembly Telescope motor Telescope motor link bracket Tilt motor Tilt motor bolt cap DISASSEMBLY Remo ...

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's comments; refer to DLK-199, " ...