The service and repair manual for the 1986 Nissan Maxima — the 3.0L V6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GL Sedan 4-Door · GL Wagon 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 74 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 68
- Engine Performance 395
- Accessories & Equipment 175
- General Information 1,392
- Body & Frame 41
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 102
- Brakes 51
- Maintenance 101
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 47
- Electrical 157
- Suspension 40
- Engine Mechanical 78
- Transmission 64
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Maxima
- Visibility — windshield · 86V096000There may be insufficient thickness of adhesive in the contact area between the bottom of the front windshield glass and the body.
Owners have filed 74 complaints and Nissan has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the GL Sedan 4-Door, GL Wagon 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1986 Maxima problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Maxima, covering visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 1986 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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