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 ...
Other materials:
Clip list
Descriptions for Clips
Replace any clips which are damaged during removal or installation.
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Precaution
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and
"SEAT BELTPRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER", used alongwith a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk
or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for c ...
Lifting sensor (front)
Description
The lifting sensor (front) is installed to the seat frame.
The pulse signal is input to the driver seat control unit when the
lifting (front) is operated.
The driver seat control unit counts the pulse and calculates the lifting
(front) amount of the seat.
Component Funct ...