The service and repair manual for the 1987 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Wagon 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 194 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- Engine Performance 488
- Accessories & Equipment 185
- General Information 1,392
- Body & Frame 41
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 95
- Brakes 42
- Maintenance 101
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 48
- Electrical 159
- Suspension 43
- Engine Mechanical 122
- Transmission 66
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Maxima
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 95I006000Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 194 complaints and Nissan has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the SE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Wagon 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1987 Maxima problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Maxima, covering fuel system, gasoline. 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 1987 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 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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