Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Rocker Cover
Exploded View
![Nissan Maxima. Exploded View](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_96.jpg)
- 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.
![Nissan Maxima. REMOVAL](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_98.jpg)
- 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".
![Nissan Maxima. INSTALLATION](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_100.jpg)
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.
![Nissan Maxima. INSTALLATION](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_101.gif)
- Tighten the rocker cover bolts in two steps in the order shown.
![Nissan Maxima. INSTALLATION](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_102.jpg)
: 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.
![Nissan Maxima. REMOVAL](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_104.jpg)
- Remove RH rocker cover bolts from cylinder head in the reverse order
as shown.
![Nissan Maxima. REMOVAL](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_105.jpg)
: 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".
![Nissan Maxima. INSTALLATION](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_107.gif)
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.
![Nissan Maxima. INSTALLATION](/images/manuals/399/nissan_maxima_rocker_cover_108.jpg)
: 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 ...
Exploded View
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:
Brake warning lamp
Description
NOTE:
1: Brake warning lamp will turn on in case of parking brake operation
(when switch is ON) or of brake fluid level switch operation
(when brake fluid is insufficient).
2: After starting engine, brake warning lamp is turned off.
Component Function Check
1.B ...
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).
- Models without automatic drive positione ...
Symptom diagnosis
AUDIO SYSTEM
Symptom Table
AUDIO SYSTEM
Symptoms
Check items
Probable malfunction location
The disk cannot be removed.
Audio unit
Malfunction in audio unit.
Refer to AV-73, "Removal and
Installation".
No sound comes out ...