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:
Back-up lamp
Wiring Diagram
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Heating (A/C OFF)
The air conditioner does not activate. When you
need to heat only, use this mode.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Turn the temperature control dial to set the
desired temperature.
The temperature of the passenger compartment
will be maintained automatically. Air
flow distribution and fa ...
CAN communication circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CONNECTOR INSPECTION
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Disconnect all the unit connectors on CAN communication system.
Check terminals and connectors for damage, bend and loose
connection.
2.CHECK HARNESS CON ...