Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Oil filter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil".
- Remove front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-15,
"Exploded View".
- Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.

Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
WARNING: Be careful not to get burned; the
engine oil may be hot.
CAUTION:
- When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leaks
or spills.
- Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
- Completely wipe off any oil that adheres to the engine and
the vehicle.

- The oil filter is provided with a relief valve. Use a genuine
NISSAN oil filter or equivalent
INSTALLATION
- Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation
surface.
- Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new
oil filter.

- Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by turning another 2/3 turn, or tighten to specification
using Tool.

Oil filter : 18.0 N*m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
Tool number : KV10115801
(J-38956)
- Refill the engine with new engine oil.
- Check the oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to LU-8,
"Inspection".
- After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leaks.
- Install front fender protector side cover (RH).
Inspection
OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting the engine, check the oil level. If the engine
is already started, stop it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
Check that the oil le ...
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Wiring diagram
WARNING CHIME SYSTEM
Wiring Diagram
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Seatback thermal electric device
Description
Provides cooling and heat for the seatback.
Component Function Check
1.CHECK SEATBACK THERMAL ELECTRIC DEVICE FUNCTION
Turn the climate controlled seat switch to the H (Heat) HI
position and check that the seatback thermal
electric device operates correctly.
Turn the clima ...
Basic inspection
COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
FOR USA AND CANADA
FOR USA AND CANADA : For Frontal Collision
FOR FRONTAL COLLISION: When SRS is activated in a collision
CAUTION: Due to varying models and option
levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.
WORK PROCEDURE
Before performing a ...