The service and repair manual for the 1988 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| 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 · 73 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- General Information 1,356
- Accessories & Equipment 180
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 128
- Body & Frame 40
- Maintenance 65
- Brakes 48
- Restraints 55
- Steering 54
- Electrical 156
- Suspension 57
- Engine Mechanical 122
- Transmission 62
- Engine Performance 444
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Maxima
- Fuel System, Gasoline — fuel injection system · 95I006000Fuel leaks in the engine could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 73 complaints and Nissan has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 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 1988 Maxima problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 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 1988 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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