Nissan Maxima (1995-1999) - Replacing Door Panels
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| Also called | Nissan Cefiro (A32) |
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| 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 |
Contents |
[edit] Tools Needed
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Small Flat Screwdriver
[edit] Supplies Needed
- Door Panel
- Piece of Rag
[edit] Instructions
- Remove the screw cover on the door handle with the small flat screwdriver.
- Losing up the screw holding the door handle with the Phillips screwdriver and pull the handle out.
- To remove the cover on the door handle, cover it with the rag and pull it out with the flat screwdriver.
- To remove the front doors, use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the couple of extra screws at that bottom of the doors.
- Carefully pull away the plastic inserts one at a time starting at the bottom first, then the sides and last should be the top that will come off by pulling up.
- Front doors - remove the wire for the light and the one that controls the window.
- Prepare the new panel by adding all of the plastic inserts to the panel.
- Place the new panel on the rail along the window while holding the bottom of the door panel around 5" away from the door.
- With the panel on the rail push the plastic inserts to secure the door.
- Attach the screws to door handle with the Phillips screwdriver.
- Front doors - connect the wires for the light and switch
- Finish up by placing the cover on the door handle.
