This instruction is specific to the VQ35 DE motor. Is to help guide you in the removal of the OEM pulley and installation of an aftermarket Under Drive Pulley. First jack up the car, (in my case, the lift) and remove the wheel and access cover which is held on with 5 clips. Here’s a […]
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 […]
2009 Nissan Maxima Review
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NICO drives the ALL NEW 2009 Nissan Maxima The new 2009 Maxima first debuted this year at the 2008 New York International Auto Show and has finally been making it to dealerships nation-wide. The new redesigned Maxima is available in 2 trim levels: 3.5 S, 3.5 SV.The 3.5SV may be had with Sport or premium […]
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 […]
Maxima and I35 Airbag light reset procedure
This worked on my 2002 I35.I don’t know if it’ll work on other similar model years or not. I am pretty sure it will NOT work on anything older than 2002, and it probably won’t work on anything newer than 2004. Again, it worked on my 2002, and that’s all I know. First, turn on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nissan Maxima – How To Program Remote
I recently had to replace my remote, but I was unable to find anywhere on the Web the instructions for registering the remote unit with the car’s computer. I eventually obtained the following instructions from an Infiniti Dealer and I have posted them below. 1.Get in & lock the doors2.Insert the key into the ignition […]
How to build a $40 windsplitter
I wanted a windsplitter for my maxima, however they are very expensive. So… Go to home depot and buy a gallon of fiberglass resin and a sheet of 1/8″ masonite (hard press fiberboard) $35. Go to a fabric store and buy two yards of fleece $5. Go to a specialty fastener store (Tacoma screw) and […]