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)
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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:
Around View Monitor system operation
With the ignition switch in the ON position, move
the shift lever to the R (Reverse) position or press
the CAMERA button to operate the Around
View Monitor.
When the camera is first activated with the bird'seye
view in the display, a red icon (if so equipped)
will flash on the screen. This i ...
Sunroof system
System Diagram
SUNROOF
System Description
DESCRIPTION
Sunroof motor assembly and sunshade motor assembly operate with
the power supplied from BCM while ignition switch is ON or retained power
is operating.
Sunroof motor assembly receives an operation signal from sunroof
switch, a ...
Key slot
Diagnosis Procedure
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to SEC-147,
"Wiring Diagram" or SEC-128, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK KEY SLOT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect key slot connector.
Check voltage between slot harness co ...