The service and repair manual for the 1989 Nissan Maxima — the 3.0L V6 engine, 2 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 78 complaints · 7 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- General Information 1,356
- Accessories & Equipment 187
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 192
- Body & Frame 74
- Maintenance 65
- Brakes 128
- Restraints 36
- Steering 56
- Electrical 110
- Suspension 59
- Engine Mechanical 124
- Transmission 135
- Engine Performance 507
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Maxima
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 78 complaints and Nissan has issued 7 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the SE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1989 Maxima problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Maxima, covering exterior lighting. 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 1989 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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