2020 Nissan Maxima Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2020 Nissan Maxima — the 3.5L V6 engine, 8 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 year2020
Engines
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC
TrimsPlatinum Sedan 4-Door · SV Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Platinum Reserve Sedan 4-Door · Exclusive Sedan 4-Door · SR Sedan 4-Door +2
Federal record1 recall · 32 complaints · 97 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2020 Maxima manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 813
  • General Information 1,509
  • Accessories & Equipment 8,064
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 555
  • Body & Frame 1,718
  • Maintenance 123
  • Brakes 678
  • Restraints 1,216
  • Drivelines & Axles 154
  • Steering 634
  • Electrical 3,748
  • Suspension 404
  • Engine Mechanical 335
  • Transmission 535
  • Engine Performance 2,829
  • Front Axle Nut 135
  • Front Hub Bearing Bolts 65
  • Rear Hub Bearing Bolts 65

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2020 Maxima

  1. Visibility — glass, side/rear · 20V570000
    Rear window glass that separates from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Owners have filed 32 complaints and Nissan has issued 97 technical service bulletins for the 2020 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2020 Maxima manual

Is this manual specific to the 2020 Maxima?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2020 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 across the Platinum Sedan 4-Door, SV Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Platinum Reserve Sedan 4-Door, Exclusive Sedan 4-Door, SR Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Advance Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.

What 2020 Maxima problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2020 Maxima, covering 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 2020 Maxima wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2020 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 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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