Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 837

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12. Fill the cooling system reservoir tank to the specified level and install the radiator cap. Run the engine to

warm up the cooling system and top up the system as necessary.

13. Install the engine under cover. Refer to 

EM-23, "Removal and Installation"

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FUEL LINES
FUEL LINES : Inspection

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Inspect fuel lines, filler cap and tank for improper attachment, leaks,

cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.

If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.

AIR CLEANER FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation

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CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the front air duct to replace the air cleaner filter.
1. Unhook the air cleaner case side clips.

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1.

Air duct hose and resonator assembly 2.    Front air duct

3.

Air cleaner case (lower)

4.

Grommets

5.

Air cleaner case mounting bracket 6.

Bracket

7.

Air cleaner filter

8.

Air cleaner case (upper)

9.

Mass air flow sensor

A.

To electric throttle control actuator

B. Air cleaner case side clips

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2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
3. Install a new air cleaner filter.
4. Lock the air cleaner case side clips.

ENGINE OIL
ENGINE OIL : Inspection

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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 level is within the range as indicated on the dip-

stick.

• If it is out of range, add oil as necessary until the dipstick indicates

the correct level. 

ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot.

• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin

contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as

possible. 

1. Position the vehicle so it is level on the hoist.
2. Warm up the engine and check for oil leaks from the engine.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug and oil filler cap.
5. Drain the engine oil. 
6. Install the oil pan drain plug with a new washer and refill the engine with new engine oil.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to clean the oil pan drain plug and install with a new washer.

• The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and drain time. Use the specifications for ref-

erence only. Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the engine.

7. Warm up the engine and check around the oil pan drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks.
8. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the engine oil level using the dipstick.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill the engine oil.

OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Drain engine oil. Refer to 

MA-23, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"

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Oil specification and viscosity : Refer to 

MA-15, "FOR USA AND CANADA : 

Engine Oil Recommendation"

 (United States 

and Canada) or 

MA-17, "FOR MEXICO : En-

gine Oil Recommendation"

 (Mexico).

Oil pan drain plug

: 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)

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2. Remove front fender protector side cover. Refer to 

EXT-23, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.

WARNING:

Be careful not to get burned; the engine oil may be hot.

CAUTION:

• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil

leakage or spillage.

• 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

1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new

oil filter.

3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation sur-

face, then tighten it by turning another 2/3 turn, or tighten to

specification using Tool.

4. Refill the engine with new engine oil. Refer to 

MA-23, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"

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5. Check the oil level and add engine oil as necessary. Refer to 

MA-23, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"

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6. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leaks.
7. Install front fender protector side cover. Refer to 

EXT-23, "Exploded View"

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SPARK PLUG

Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)

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Oil filter

: 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

Tool number

: KV10115801 (J-38956)

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SPARK PLUG : Exploded View

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SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to 

EM-42, "Removal and Installation (LH)"

 and 

EM-42, "Removal and

Installation (RH)"

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2. Remove the spark plug with a suitable spark plug wrench.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

1.

Ignition coil

2.

Spark plug

3.

Rocker cover (RH)

4.

Rocker cover (LH)

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