This write up is for a 2000-01 VI manifold swap on to 95-99 Maxima. There are many ways to do this swap so first I will number the ways I know how to do this and then go into detail on how to do it. There are a couple of different Upper manifolds you can […]
5th-Generation Maxima: Car Audio Wiring Codes
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The following information was researched via multiple Maxima FSM’s. ——————————————————————————– Base Headunit plug diagram ——————————————————————————– Bose Headunit plug diagram ——————————————————————————– Bose amp plug diagram ——————————————————————————– Speaker Wiring Chart (Both Bose and Non-Bose) Information provided by:audtatious
Technical Articles: 4th-Gen Maxima:Car Audio Wiring Codes
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The following information was researched via multiple Maxima FSM’s.For the 4th-gen Maxima, there were numerous options for the stereos, so make sure you are looking at the correct one. ——————————————————————————– Wire Color Chart ——————————————————————————– 1995 – 1999 diagram for 4-speaker systems ——————————————————————————– 1995 Bose diagram ——————————————————————————– 1996 – 1999 Bose diagram ——————————————————————————– 1996 Non-Bose 6 […]
5th-Generation Maxima Injen Intake Installation
The following directions have been compiled to assist in the installation of an Injen intake onto a ’02-03 Maxima. The directions should also work with ’00-01 Maximas as well. Tools needed: 10mm socket + ratchet, ratchet extension, 10mm wrench, flat-head and phillips head screwdriver, Pliars ——————————————————————————– Parts: The injen intake should consist of the following […]
4th-Gen Maxima Knock Sensor Testing
Testing the Knock Sensor (KS): – The KS MUST be checked with a digital ohmmeter. Analog ohmmeters may cause damage to vehicle. 1) Raise the hood. View the engine from the driver’s fender. Look into the deep valley between the cylinder banks and below the intake manifold. Identify the KS as a black item fastened […]
4th-Gen Maxima: Replacing Motor Mounts
How To change Motor Mounts: Here are the tools it takes to complete the job: 1) floor jack 2) two 17mm short sockets 3) ~2.5′ of 1/2″ extensions 4) 1/2″ rachet 5) 18″ 1/2″ breaker bar 6) jack stands 7) 10mm socket and 1/4″ ratchet 8) “Bottle” jack 9) torque wrench 10) penetrating oil (preferably […]
Nissan Maxima O2 Sensor Replacement
Replacing Maxima O2 Sensors Upstream O2 sensors: Necessary tools: *3/8″ drive ratchet *22mm O2 sensor removal ratchet (rent it from Autozone for free) *OEM upstream O2 sensor(s) *Anti-seize *PB Blaster (or WD40) *Scissors 1. Put the front end of the car on ramps or jackstands 2. Spray the O2 sensors with PB blaster (or other […]
Reset SRS Airbag Light on a Nissan Maxima
How to reset SRS(air bag) light: Open the driver’s door. Note the rubber covered button located low on the B pillar, a button which is pressed by the door when the door is closed. This is the Driver’s Door Switch (DDS). Turn the ignition from OFF to ON. Press the DDS at least 5 times […]
4th-Gen Maxima Strut Boots Replacement
After doing some searching prior to doing my suspension install recently I found this information: “SB103 for the fronts and SB108 for the rears. Select the front boots for 95′ Mustang (SB103) and rear boots for 95′ Miata (SB108).” I thought that with all of the people looking to do suspension installs I would post […]
5th-Generation Maxima: Remove Stereo
5th Generation Maxima Head Unit Removal Step 1: Open the ash tray and remove the tray/liner. Below you will see a phillips head screw. Remove the screw and set aside Step 2: Remove the upper air vents by prying from the bottom-right corner. The vents will not want to come out, so some force is […]