2009 Nissan Maxima Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2009 Nissan Maxima — the 3.5L 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 year2009
Engines
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC
TrimsSV Sedan 4-Door · Tracking Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sport Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 460 complaints · 53 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2009 Maxima manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 542
  • General Information 1,799
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,300
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 479
  • Body & Frame 1,462
  • Maintenance 105
  • Brakes 472
  • Restraints 210
  • Drivelines & Axles 118
  • Steering 162
  • Electrical 2,006
  • Suspension 232
  • Engine Mechanical 316
  • Transmission 300
  • Engine Performance 1,356
  • Front Axle Nut 275

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 Maxima

  1. Suspension · 09V358000
    If the strut insulator is cracked, there is a potential for the strut rod to come out of its mountin.

Owners have filed 460 complaints and Nissan has issued 53 technical service bulletins for the 2009 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2009 Maxima manual

Is this manual specific to the 2009 Maxima?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the SV Sedan 4-Door, Tracking Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sport Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.

What 2009 Maxima problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2009 Maxima, covering suspension. 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 2009 Maxima wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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