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 […]
Nissan Maxima – How To Install Rear Wheel Spacers
This How-To was performed on a 5th-Generation (2k2) Maxima. Installation should be similar to other Maxima generations as well. Special thanks for this write up goes to Fezzik (David Honey). Posted with permission from the author. This is going to be a simple How To for the H&R wheel spacer on the rear. When you […]
Refinishing the Headlights on an Infiniti I30/Nissan Maxima
How to refinish your headlight to make them look brand new. This DIY article will show you how to remove the haze from your I30/Maxima headlights. Tools/Materials Needed: Wet/dry sandpaper in 1000, 1200, 1500, and 2000 grit Car polish (not wax, but a fine cut polish) Soft cloth or those blue autozone paper towels Spray […]
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
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 […]
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 Front Speaker Removal
Special thanks for this write up goes to audtatious (Matt Moody). Posted with permission from the author. Use this image as a location reference to the steps below: Step 1: Use a flat head screwdriver and remove the plug at the bottom of the “grip” (what you use to close the door from the inside). […]
5th-Generation Maxima – Make a Ghetto Airbox
Hey guys. I was really interested in the Ghetto Air Box (GAB) but did not want to destroy the filter holder (>65 dollar value according to Dave B) So I thought up a way to create the same thing without cutting part of the holder off. This may have been thought up before but I […]
5th/6th-Gen Maxima – How to Reset ECU
How to reset ECU in 5th and 6th Generation Maxima’s 1. Turn ignition switch on and wait about 3 seconds. Repeat the following steps (2a and 2b) procedures quickly five times within 5 seconds. 2a. Fully depress the accelerator pedal (HARD).2b. Fully release the accelerator pedal. 3. Wait 7 seconds, fully depress the accelerator pedal […]
4th-Generation Maxima: How to Install a 2000 VI Manifold
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 […]