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 ...
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:
Intake Manifold Collector
Removal and Installation
Intake manifold collector
Intake manifold collector gasket
Electric throttle control actuator gasket
Electric throttle control actuator
Refer to INSTALLATION
Refer to INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid the danger of being
scalded, do not drain the coolan ...
Rear regulator
Rear Door Glass Regulator
REMOVAL
Remove the rear door finisher. Refer to INT-21, "Removal and
Installation".
Position aside the vapor barrier.
Temporarily reconnect the power window switch and raise/lower
the door window until the glass bolts can be seen.
Remove the glass bolt ...
B1086 - B1089 seat belt pre-tensioner LH
Description
DTC B1086 - B1089 SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER LH
The seat belt pre-tensioner LH is wired to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit.
The air bag diagnosis sensor unitwill monitor for opens and shorts in
detected lines to the seat belt pre-tensioner LH.
PART LOCATION
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTIO ...