Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Basic inspection
COLLISION DIAGNOSIS
FOR USA AND CANADA
FOR USA AND CANADA : For Frontal Collision
FOR FRONTAL COLLISION: When SRS is activated in a collision
CAUTION: Due to varying models and option
levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.
WORK PROCEDURE
- Before performing any of the following steps, ensure that all
vehicle body and structural repairs have been completed.
- Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
- Remove the front air bag modules, crash zone sensor assembly, bracket
and seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.
- Check the SRS components using the table below: Replace any SRS
components showing visible signs of damage. (dents, cracks and deformation,
etc.)
- Install new front air bag modules, crash zone sensor assembly,
bracket and seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.
- Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT or air bag warning lamp.
Refer to SRC-14, "Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT)" for details.
Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that no
malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check".
SRS INSPECTION (FOR FRONTAL COLLISION)


FOR FRONTAL COLLISION: When SRS is not activated in a collision
CAUTION: Due to varying models and option
levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.
WORK PROCEDURE
- Before performing any of the following steps, ensure that all
vehicle body and structural repairs have been completed.
- Check the SRS components using the table below: Replace any SRS
components showing visible signs of damage. (dents, cracks and deformation,
etc.)
- Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT or air bag warning lamp.
Refer to SRC-14, "Self-Diagnosis Function (Without CONSULT)" for details.
Ensure entire SRS operates properly.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that
no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check".
SRS INSPECTION (FOR FRONTAL COLLISION)


FOR USA AND CANADA : For Side and Rollover Collision
FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION: When SRS is activated in a collision
CAUTION: Due to varying models and option
levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.
WORK PROCEDURE
- Before performing any of the following steps, ensure that all
vehicle body and structural repairs have been completed.
- Replace the following components:
- Front seat back assembly (on the side on which side air bag is
activated).
- Door finisher (on the side on which door-mounted curtain air bag
is activated).
- Pop-up roll bar assemblies and pop-up roll bar covers.
- Side air bag (satellite) sensor LH/RH (on the side on which side
air bag is activated).
- Diagnosis sensor unit.
- Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.
- Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following
table.
Replace any SRS components and the related parts showing visible
signs of damage (dents, cracks, deformation, etc.).
- Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT and "AIR BAG" warning lamp.
Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check" for details. Make sure entire SRS
operates properly.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that
no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-14, "Trouble Diagnosis without
CONSULT".
SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION)

FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION: When SRS is not activated in a collision
CAUTION: Due to varying models and option
levels, not all parts listed in the chart below apply to all vehicles.
WORK PROCEDURE
- Before performing any of the following steps, ensure that all
vehicle body and structural repairs have been completed.
- Check the SRS components and the related parts using the following
table.
- If the front seat back assembly is damaged, the front seat back assembly
must be replaced.
- If the door finisher assembly is damaged, the door finisher
assembly and door-mounted curtain air bag module must be replaced.
- Perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT and "AIR BAG" warning lamp.
Refer to SRC-12, "SRS Operation Check" for details. Make sure entire SRS
operates properly.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to check that
no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRC-14, "Trouble Diagnosis without
CONSULT".
SRS INSPECTION (FOR SIDE AND ROLLOVER COLLISION)



Special Service Tool
The actual shapes of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
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Other materials:
P0078, P0084 EVT control magnet retarder
Description
Exhaust valve timing control magnet retarder (1) controls the shut/
open timing of the exhaust valve by ON/OFF pulse duty signals sent
from the ECM.
The longer pulse width retards valve timing.
The shorter pulse width advances valve timing.
DTC Logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
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Power steering fluid
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked when the fluid
is cold at fluid temperatures of 32 to 86ºF (0 to
30ºC). The fluid level can be checked with the
level gauge which is attached to the cap. To
check the fluid level, remove the cap. The fluid ...
Replacement operations
Description
This section is prepared for technicians who have attained a high level of
skill and experience in repairing collision-
damaged vehicles and also use modern service tools and equipment. Persons
unfamiliar with body
repair techniques should not attempt to repair collision-damaged ...