Nissan Maxima (1995-1999) – Replacing the Engine Thermal Transmitter

Nissan Maxima (1995-1999) 4th Gen.

Also called	Nissan Cefiro (A32)
Model year(s)	1995–1999
Assembly	Oppama, Japan
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Engine(s)	3.0 L VQ30DE V6
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	106.3 in
Length	1997-99: 189.4 in 1995-96: 187.7 in
Width	69.7 in
Height	55.7 in
Related	Infiniti I30

The Thermal Transmitter displays on the dashboard the coolant temperature. If your dash board is showing bad temperature readings, it is time to replace it.

Contents 1 Tools Needed 2 Supplies Needed 3 Instructions 4 Videos 5 See Also

[edit] Tools Needed

• Phillips Screwdriver
• Adjustable Wrench

[edit] Supplies Needed

• New Thermal Transmitter

[edit] Instructions

1. Lose the hose clamp to remove the air box on the stock intake by using the Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the two screws using the Phillips screwdriver on the intake duck and pull it out.
3. The thermal transmitter is a wire connected to the sort pipe on the right side of the engine.
4. Pull off the cable from the thermal transmitter.
5. Remove the thermal transmitter by using an adjustable wrench.
6. Install the new thermal transmitter using an adjustable wrench and connect the wire.
7. Put back the intake duck and the air box making sure the screws are tighten using a Phillips screwdriver.

[edit] Videos

[edit] See Also