The service and repair manual for the 1997 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 | 1997 |
|---|---|
| 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 · 123 complaints · 69 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 95
- General Information 1,538
- Accessories & Equipment 196
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 154
- Body & Frame 111
- Maintenance 30
- Brakes 131
- Restraints 42
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 120
- Electrical 130
- Suspension 45
- Engine Mechanical 132
- Transmission 318
- Engine Performance 506
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 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 123 complaints and Nissan has issued 69 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 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 1997 Maxima problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 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 1997 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 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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