Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Rocker Cover
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- Camshaft position sensors (LH)
- O-rings
- Camshaft position sensors (RH)
- O-rings
- Rocker cover (RH)
- Rocker cover gasket (RH)
- Rocker cover gasket (LH)
- Rocker cover (LH)
- Refer to INSTALLATION
Front
Removal and Installation (LH)
REMOVAL
- Remove the engine room cover. Refer to EM-23, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation".
- Remove blow by hose from rocker cover.
- Remove camshaft position sensors.
CAUTION:
- Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor
tip (A).
- Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed
to magnetism.

- Remove the ignition coils. Refer to EM-42, "Removal and Installation
(LH)".
CAUTION: Do not shock ignition coils.
- Remove (LH) rocker cover bolts from cylinder head in the reverse
order as shown.
: Engine front
- Remove the rocker cover and gasket.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not reuse rocker cover gasket.
- Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using Tool.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-21,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".

Tool number : WS39930000 ( - )
CAUTION:
- Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying
liquid gasket.
- Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after
the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.

- Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order shown.

: Engine front
Rocker cover bolts
Step 1 : 1.96 N*m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 : 8.33 N*m (0.85 kg-m, 74
in-lb)
Removal and Installation (RH)
REMOVAL
- Remove the engine room cover. Refer to EM-23, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove the front air duct and air duct hose and resonator
assembly. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation".
- Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to EM-28, "Removal and
Installation".
4. Remove ignition coils. Refer to EM-42, "Removal and
Installation (RH)". CAUTION: Do
not shock ignition coils.
- Remove camshaft position sensors.
CAUTION:
- Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at
sensor tip (A).
- Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed
to magnetism.

- Remove RH rocker cover bolts from cylinder head in the reverse order
as shown.

: Engine front
- Remove the rocker cover and gasket.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not reuse gaskets.
- Apply sealant to the areas on the front corners using Tool.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-21,
"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".

Tool number : WS39930000 ( - )
CAUTION:
- Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying
liquid gasket.
- Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after
the components are installed to allow the sealant to cur
- Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order shown.

: Engine front
Rocker cover bolts
Step 1 : 1.96 N*m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 : 8.33 N*m (0.85 kg-m, 74
in-lb)
Exploded View
Fuel feed hose
Quick connector cap
Fuel tube
O-ring
Fuel damper
Fuel damper cap
Clip
O-ring (black)
Fuel injector
O-ring (green)
Refer to INSTALLATI ...
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Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (LH)
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover gasket (RH)
Intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover (RH) ...
Other materials:
Headlamp (LO) circuit
Description
The IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) controls the
headlamp low relay based on inputs from the BCM over the CAN communication
lines. When the headlamp low relay is energized, power flows through fuses 51
and 52, located in the IPDM E/R. Power then flows ...
U1000 CAN comm circuit
Description
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time
application. It is an on-vehicle multiplex communication line with high data
communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many electronic
control units are equipped on a vehicle and each contr ...
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Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK PLAYBACK OF A DISK (CD)
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DTC Logic
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK PLAYBACK OF A DISK (CD)
U1225 AV CONTROL UNIT
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
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DTC Logic
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK PLAYBACK OF A ...