1987 Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual

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Factory-Grade Data

1987 Nissan Maxima service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • SE Sedan 4-Door
  • GXE Sedan 4-Door
  • GXE Wagon 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2960CC 181Cu. In. V6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1987 Nissan Maxima Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #95I00600001/11/1995Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. THE CAMPAIGN WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RE

Consequence

FUEL LEAKS IN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

NISSAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND RELATED HOSES ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

TSB #10032506

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE M

TSB #10031305

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

TSB #10030165

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MODEL YE

19970727Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMCrash reported2 injured

UPON STARTING ENGINE, THE MOTOR REVVED VERY HIGH THEN THE VEHICLE WENT BACKWARDS AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED SMASHING INTO ANOTHER AUTO. THE VEHICLE THEN WENT FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED GOING OVER A

19961108Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE PARKED, PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF, BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR, DRIVER HIT A HOUSE. *AK

19961108Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTSCrash reported1 injured

VEHICLE PARKED, PUT VEHICLE IN GEAR, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TOOK OFF, BRAKES WENT TO FLOOR, DRIVER HIT A HOUSE. *AK

19961028Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

RELEASED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND SHIFTED GEAR SELECTOR INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED REARWARD, ACROSS THE STREET, UP (7) STAIRS AND INTO A WOODEN PILLAR OF A HOUSE BEFORE STOPPING. *AK

19981019Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported

CONSUMER WAS RIDING IN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CUT IN FRONT OF VEHICLE AND WAS HIT HEAD-ON, CAUSING THE METAL PART AND THE TRACK OF THE SAFETY BELT TO BREAK, NOT HOLDING THE SHOULDER

Showing the 5 most serious of 194 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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