Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Removal and installation
- TCM
- CVT shift selector
- Control cable
- Paddle shifter
- Oil pan
- Control valve
Exploded View Bracket TCM Vehicle front Removal and Installation CAUTION: Do not impact the TCM when removing or installing TCM. When replacing TCM and transaxle assembly as a set, replace transaxle assembly first and then replace TCM. Refer to TM-8, "Description". REMOVAL Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-67, "Removal and Installation (Battery)". Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation". Disconnect TCM harness connector (A). :Front 4. Remove TCM nuts and TCM (1) from bracket. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Exploded View CVT shift selector handle Shift selector handle clip Shift selector handle cover CVT shift selector assembly Shift lock unit :Front Removal and Installation REMOVAL Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-67, "Exploded View". Move CVT shift selector to "N" position. Slide shift selector handle cover (3) downward. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage shift selector handle cover. Pull shift selector handle clip (2) out of CVT shift selector handle (1). Remove CVT shift selector handle and shift selector handle cover. Remove center console assembly. Refer to IP-11, "Removal and Installation". 7.
Exploded View CVT shift selector assembly Control cable Retainer grommet Lock plate Bracket Transaxle assembly Removal and Installation REMOVAL CAUTION: Make sure that parking brake is applied before removal/installation. Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation". Remove air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation". Remove control cable nut (). Remove control cable (1) from manual lever (A). Remove lock plate (2) from control cable. Remove control cable from bracket (3). Remove center console. Refer to IP-14, "Removal and Installation". 8.
Exploded View Steering column assembly Paddle shifter (shift-down) Paddle shifter (shift-up) Removal and Installation REMOVAL Park the vehicle on a level surface. Remove the driver air bag module. Refer to SR-12, "Exploded View". Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-17, "Removal and Installation". Remove the column cover. Refer to IP-13, "Removal and Installation". Remove the vehicle harness connector (C) and (D) from paddle shifter. (A) : Side of paddle shifter (shift-down) (B) : Side of paddle shifter (shift-up) 6. Remove the paddle shifter bolts (E) and nuts (F). 7. Remove the paddle shifter from the steering column assembly.
Exploded View Transaxle assembly Oil pan bolt Drain plug O-ring Oil pan Oil pan gasket Magnet Apply CVT Fluid NS-2 Removal and Installation REMOVAL Drain CVT fluid from CVT. Refer to TM-156, "Changing". Remove O-ring from drain plug. Remove oil pan bolts (). : Front Remove oil pan. 5. Remove oil pan gasket (1) from oil pan (2). 6. Remove magnet (3) from oil pan. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. CAUTION: Completely remove all moisture, oil and old gasket, etc. from the oil pan gasket mating surface of transaxle case and oil pan. Do not reuse oil pan gasket, O-ring and oil pan bolts.
Exploded View Transaxle assembly Control valve Snap ring Collar Manual plate Lock nut Lock nut Oil pan bolt O-ring Drain plug Oil pan Oil pan gasket Magnet Lip seal A. O-ring : NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 Removal and Installation REMOVAL Disconnect battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-67, "Removal and Installation (Battery)". Remove the front fender protector side cover, Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation". Disconnect the CVT unit harness connector. Refer to TM-150, "Removal and Installation Procedure for CVT Unit Connector". Remove the oil pan.
