1990 Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual

This 1990 Nissan Maxima factory service and repair manual is built around the exact year, engine and trim, so the torque values, clearances, and diagnostic steps you're following match what Nissan published for the 3.0L V6 (VG30E) under your hood, not a figure borrowed from a nearby model year.

Engines covered

• 3.0L V6 (181 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• GXE
• SE

Known issues on the 1990 Maxima. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year, all tied to aftermarket lighting equipment sold for use on the Maxima and other vehicles. Three recalls cover combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies from different suppliers that lack the required amber side reflectors, which can leave the vehicle poorly illuminated and increase the risk of a crash. The fourth covers corrosion of the fuel filler tube, where trapped mud and salt can eat through the tube and cause fuel leaks near an ignition source, and can also weaken the left rear seat belt retractor mounting in a crash. Owners have filed 124 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

Whether you're inspecting lighting equipment for compliance or checking the fuel filler tube and rear seat belt mounting for corrosion, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1990 Maxima.