Senin, 27 Juni 2011

How to Remove a Door Panel on a Nissan Maxima

If you want to replace the speakers in your Nissan Maxima, you'll need to remove the door panel to access them. Removing the door panel is also needed to fix window and door lock components, such as regulators and actuators. The Nissan Maxima has a long history, so it would be impossible to cover all models in a single tutorial. The following tutorial applies to the sixth generation of the Maxima, 2004 to 2008.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
Pliers
Flat-head screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Storage cup
Door trim tool (optional)
1

Unhook the negative (black) battery cable before beginning. The Maxima has several electrical components within the door panel (power windows, locks, mirrors). Unhooking the negative battery cable will prevent shock.
2

Insert a small flat-head screwdriver or a pry tool between the power window control panel and the armrest. Pop the panel up, and pull it away from the armrest. Unhook the three wiring harnesses from behind it.
3

Remove the metallic trim cover that runs along the side of the door armrest. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the corner and pull it away from the armrest. The trim cover is only attached by clips.
4

Remove the two Phillips screws from behind the metallic trim cover. Keep all the screws you remove in a small cup, so you don't lose them.
5

Pry off the small screw cover from behind the inside door handle. Remove the Phillips screw behind it. Once this screw is removed, pull the door handle toward you and maneuver the plastic surround panel around the door handle.
6

Pry off the door courtesy light lens. Once the lens is off, unhook the wiring harness from behind it.
7

Pull off the fuel/trunk release. This module is attached by clips. Once you pull it off, unhook the harness from behind it.
8

Start at the lower rear corner of the door panel and begin pulling off the door panel. The door panel is attached by tiny clips all around the perimeter. Once one section comes off, move on to the next section until the door panel is completely detached.

Tips & Warnings

There is a door panel clip tool available to help you detach the clips. It is helpful, but you do not have to have it to remove the door panel.

Other year models of the Maxima are very similar.

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