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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> Nissan -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Turn ignition Off.
  • Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable, then the positive cable.
  • On 1990-96 models wait a minimum of 10 minutes for air bag system to discharge. The system will retain power for approximately 10 minutes after disconnecting the battery cables. It is possible for the air bag to deploy during...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

NISSAN, DISC BRAKES -> REAR DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> AD14VB & OPZ11VB TYPE -> Brake Pad, Replace -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> EXCEPT AD14VB & OPZ11VB TYPE
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

EXCEPT AD14VB & OPZ11VB TYPE

Brake Pad, Replace
  • Raise and support rear of vehicle and remove wheel.
  • Disconnect parking brake cable and remove spring retainer, if necessary.
    • On 240SX and 1990 Stanza models, disconnect parking cable stay fixing bolt and lock spring.
  • On all models, remove pin bolts, Figs. through .
  • Remove pad springs, pads and pad shims.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Turn piston clockwise to retract it into cylinder body.
Caliper, Replace
  • Disconnect parking brake cable and brake hose.
  • Remove caliper attaching bolts, then the caliper from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Armada, Murano, Titan & 350Z, 2006-02 Altima, 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
  • On 1990-96 300ZX, disconnect the fuel pump relay, located behind the lefthand side kick panel.
  • On all models, start and run the engine until it stalls.
  • After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
  • On all models except 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
  • On 1990-96 300ZX, turn the ignition Off, then connect the fuel pump relay.

Removal &...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels.
  • Remove wheel bearing attaching nut, then side flange attaching nuts and bolts.
  • Remove driveshafts by lightly tapping...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,support transaxle with suitable jack.
  • Remove four rear mounting bracket bolts.
  • Slight...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Automatic Transmission (AT) Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

The Automatic Transmission (AT) Check lamp will be illuminated for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check and then go Off. If it remains lit or comes on at any other time, a malfunction in the a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
  • Remove engine undercover.
  • Disconnect radiator upper and lower hose.
  • On models with automatic transmissions, disconnect transmission oil cooler hoses, if equipped. Plug hoses to prevent transmission oil loss.
  • On all models, remove radiator l...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
  • Loosen adjusting bolt on power steering pump.
  • Remove power steering pump drive belt.
  • Loosen lock nut on alternator belt idler pulley.
  • Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator b...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

A/T Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Nissan Maxima  3.0 V6 GASA/T Component Locations Diagram for 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Revolution Sensor
  • Throttle Valve Switch
  • Throttle Sensor
  • Inhibitor Switch
  • Dropping Resistor
  • Airbag Control Unit Tunnel & Safing Sensor Diagram for 1991 Nissan Maxima  3.0 V6 GASAirbag Control Unit Tunnel & Safing Sensor Diagram for 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Airbag Tunnel/Safing Sensor
  • Airbag Control Unit
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 Nissan Maxima  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Steering Solenoid Valve
  • Shock Absorber Select Switch
  • Digital Type Combination Meter
  • 1991 Nissan Maxima  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Interrupt Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Clutch Interlock Switch
  • Starter Motor
  • Interlock Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING
    Vehicle: 1991 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1991 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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