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:
Hazard switch
Component Function Check
1.CHECK HAZARD SWITCH SIGNAL BY CONSULT
CONSULT DATA MONITOR
Turn ignition switch ON.
Select "HAZARD SW" of BCM (FLASHER) DATA MONITOR item.
With operating the hazard switch, check the monitor status.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK HAZARD SWITCH SIGNAL INPUT
...
CVT fluid
Inspection
CHECKING CVT FLUID
The fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed
up to 50 to 80C (122 to 176F). The fluid level
check procedure is as follows:
Check for fluid leakage.
With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in
an urban area.
When amb ...
Display unit
Reference Value
TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
...