The service and repair manual for the 2002 Nissan Maxima — the 3.5L 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 | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | GLE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 278 complaints · 70 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 328
- Engine Performance 1,530
- Accessories & Equipment 590
- General Information 1,933
- Body & Frame 355
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 334
- Brakes 178
- Restraints 125
- Drivelines & Axles 30
- Steering 86
- Electrical 937
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 220
- Transmission 319
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Maxima
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 03V455000This could cause the "service engine soon" warning light to come on, create a no start condition, ca.
- Air Bags · 15V287000In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator co.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 22E066000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V008000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 278 complaints and Nissan has issued 70 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the GLE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2002 Maxima problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Maxima, covering engine and engine cooling, air bags, 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 2002 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 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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