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.
Periodic maintenance
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Checking Exhaust System
Check the exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting components for incorrect
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, or deterioration. ...
Starting system
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Other materials:
Body sealing
Description
The following figure shows the areas which are sealed at the factory. Sealant
which has been applied to these
areas should be smooth and free from cuts or gaps. Care should be taken not to
apply an excess amount of
sealant and not to allow other unaffected parts to come into con ...
Navigation Swipe to Meter
Turn-by-turn route guidance can also be viewed
in the vehicle information display by using Navigation
Swipe to Meter. This can be done by
programming a route, touching the turn-by-turn
route icon on the center display, and swiping
towards the general direction of the vehicle information
di ...
Radius rod
Removal and Installation
Removal
Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60,
"Adjustment".
Remove the radius rod nut and bolt from the rear axle housing
using power tools.
Remove the radius rod bolt from the rear suspension member using power
tools.
Remove th ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual
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