Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Removal and installation
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Exploded View
- Front exhaust tube
- Ring gasket
- Front exhaust tube stay
- Front exhaust tube bracket
- Gasket
- Center exhaust tube rubber hanger
- Center exhaust tube
- Center exhaust tube hanger
- Rear muffler bracket (RH)
- Rear muffler (RH)
- Rear muffler bracket (LH)
- Rear muffler (LH)
Front
Removal and Installation
WARNING:
- Perform the procedures with the exhaust system fully cooled
down to avoid injury from the hot exhaust system.
- Be careful not to cut your hand on the insulator edge.
CAUTION: Use Genuine NISSAN exhaust system
parts or equivalent, which are specifically designed for heat resistance,
corrosion resistance, and shape.
REMOVAL
- Remove exhaust system components using power tool.
- When removing center exhaust tube, remove tunnel stay bracket.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Always replace exhaust gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
- If any insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If
deposits such as mud pile up on the insulator,
- Temporarily tighten the nuts on the exhaust manifold side and
the bolts on the vehicle side. Check each part for interference with
other components, and then tighten the nuts and bolts to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- With the engine running, check the exhaust tube joints for exhaust
gas leaks and unusual noises.
- Check that the mounting brackets and mounting insulators are
installed properly and free from excessive stress. Improper installation
could result in excessive noise, leaks, and vibration.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Checking Exhaust System
Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting components for incorrect
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, or deterioration. ...
Other materials:
Brakes
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the
brakes checked. it is recommended that you visit
a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Self-adjusting brakes
Your vehicle is equipped with self-adjusting
brakes.
The front and rear disc-type brakes self-adjust
every time the brake pedal is applied ...
Rear view camera
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the license plate finisher. Refer to EXL-166, "Removal and
Installation".
Remove trunk lid finisher. Refer to INT-36, "Exploded View".
Disconnect the rear view camera connector (B), press the rear
view camera tab (A) and remo ...
Installing front license plate
Use the following steps to mount the front license
plate:
1. Make holes on the plastic finisher at the
location mark (small dimple) using a 5 mm
(0.20 in) drill. Apply light pressure to the drill.
Install the license plate holder using the two
screws provided with the holder.
2. Mount ...