The service and repair manual for the 1996 Nissan Maxima — the 3.0L V6 engine, 4 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 | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GLE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door · GLE-E Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 117 complaints · 68 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1996 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 94
- General Information 1,546
- Accessories & Equipment 155
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 171
- Body & Frame 67
- Maintenance 38
- Brakes 111
- Restraints 40
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 102
- Electrical 136
- Suspension 42
- Engine Mechanical 112
- Transmission 243
- Engine Performance 494
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1996 Maxima
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resultin.
- 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 117 complaints and Nissan has issued 68 technical service bulletins for the 1996 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1996 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1996 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1996 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the GLE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door, GLE-E Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1996 Maxima problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1996 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 1996 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1996 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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