The service and repair manual for the 2004 Nissan Maxima — the 3.5L V6 engine, 6 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 | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SL Luxury Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · SE Elite Sedan 4-Door · SE Touring Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · SL Premium Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 1,725 complaints · 96 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 Maxima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 422
- General Information 1,866
- Accessories & Equipment 2,075
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 297
- Body & Frame 785
- Maintenance 92
- Brakes 441
- Restraints 151
- Drivelines & Axles 42
- Steering 110
- Electrical 1,306
- Suspension 47
- Engine Mechanical 326
- Transmission 2,186
- Engine Performance 3,514
- With 22
- Operate for at least 10
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 Maxima
- Seats — front assembly › power adjust · 05V512000A pinched harness, in combination with driving vibration, may result in a short circuit in the harne.
- Visibility — sun/moon roof assembly · 04V326000This could create excessive internal stress in the glass and eventually cause the glass to shatter,.
Owners have filed 1,725 complaints and Nissan has issued 96 technical service bulletins for the 2004 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2004 Maxima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2004 Maxima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the SL Luxury Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, SE Elite Sedan 4-Door, SE Touring Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, SL Premium Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2004 Maxima problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 Maxima, covering seats, visibility. 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 2004 Maxima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 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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