How To Replace Valve Cover 2003-08 Nissan Maxima

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Under the valve cover, you have camshafts and the valvetrain spinning and flinging oil everywhere. A valve cover has to have a gasket to stop some of that oil from leaking out the seam. When you do see oil around your valve cover, often a new gasket will fix it, but sometimes, the entire valve cover needs to be replaced. This video shows you how to install a new valve cover with gaskets on your 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 Nissan Maxima
2005 Nissan Maxima
2006 Nissan Maxima
2007 Nissan Maxima
2008 Nissan Maxima
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oky/1AXAA00013
• 10mm Wrench 1aau.to/ocL/1AXAA00010
• 12mm Wrench 1aau.to/ocL/1AXAA00010
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oiA/1AXAA00017
• 12mm Socket 1aau.to/oki/1AXAA00015
• Hose Clamp Pliers 1aau.to/oD/1AXAA00076
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/obv/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers 1aau.to/obv/1AXAA00052
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oki/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/ogw/1AXAA00044
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• RTV
• 5mm Hex Socket
• Pick 1aau.to/ob4/1AXAA00037
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper 1aau.to/oX/1AXAA00280
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[@LOV2XRL8RL]

To replace the front cover is the same procedure? Do you have a video of it?

[@alvinbaez2006]

Anyone doing this , keep in mind, if you are going to get in there to replace the valve cover and gaskets, might as well get those coils and spark plugs replaced at the same time if needed.

[@raochukkapalli9258]

One of the best do it yourself videos with clear view I saw on the Nissan Maxima Back Valve Cover.

[@nyn3482]

These videos are a great help, these mechanic shops want $400 or more to this job.

[@Later2u]

I watched your video on changing the coil packs. My daughters car is missing on cyl 3. Then I found that the tube seal on the valve cover can be a problem. Found your video doing it here, same as the coil pack one, but with the additional info on the valve cover. I would of been defeated if I got to the point of seeing the tube seal bad and not being prepared. Thank you for making this video. My trip to Oregon just got a little harder. I should be able to do it in an afternoon, it's pretty straightforward surprisingly.

[@Flaccidass]

Much appreciated, very detailed video. Made me feel much more secure about doing the project ✌️

[@Enough923]

Thank You for your help. Perfect instructions.

[@miketobin6356]

Professionally done. Thank you

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[@miketobin6356]

Pro status! Thank you

[@pulakuzku1]

You did not mentioned if the intake plenum gasket has to be replaced or use the same old gasket. Thank you for doing this video.

[@LOV2XRL8RL]

If it looks good you can reuse it

[@irvinfigueroa9983]

Awesome. Thanks!! 👍🏼

[@ChieuVanNanaimo]

Can we use this video for the 2008 Nissan Quest since I heard they have the same engine types? Thanks!

[@mylifeed360]

Bruhhh I need to do this for my Nissan Murano and I don’t have money to pay a mechanic but then again there’s no way I cud do this there’s so much things to disconnect and I know damn well I’ll probably forget to reconnect something and fuck it up 😮‍💨

[@Ricardo-RAC]

Did the pcv valve come with the valve covers? I believe my pcv valve is actually part of the valve cover.

[@Callm3lazy]

Can you do a lifter replacement video?

[@Ghost-tc2gj]

I see why some mechanics don’t want to work on maxima’s

[@tonyacrownshaw6491]

Im thinking the entire time this is being removed....not looking forward to putting all that BACK ON 😳

[@davismize]

streets. Be awesome if a list of tools used in the video was provided so we could save more time.

[@miketobin6356]

Really. The list was given!

[@bobedwards7927]

Auto. great video. thanksdid you leave 1A au

[@Ricardo-RAC]

Is the pcv valve part of the valve cover?

[@alfonsogonzales3500]

What's the torque specification for 2008 Nissan Maxima se 3.5 a rod bearing cap bolt

[@quintonevans1513]

what is that spec in foot pounds?

[@timothykent6740]

What have you replace

[@sergiomalla6514]

Good morning, is that tightening and torque sequence the same for a 2004 altima? I have a leak behind the lid, did you only apply silicone to the corners ??

[@destruxandexploze2552]

Yes it’s the same, it’s the same engine too, I myself have a 2006 Nissan Altima with the 3.5 and it’s the same deal here. So follow this and you shouldn’t have any problems. I know I’m not 1A Auto but I got the same thing.

[@sergiomalla6514]

Thank you very much for the information, just this weekend I am going to work them

[@brunosmiley6787]

What's the price range to have someone do this job

[@stevenmcc2119]

This one doesn’t have an egr mine 04 does

[@409SANDMAN]

what’s the name of that hose @ 5:35

[@pulakuzku1]

How do you get the gasket to stay in the cover?

[@mef12727]

Glue it on or I believe those come already glued

[@darrenmartin3928]

would a old one cause the car to cut off

[@johnnyking7670]

Camshaft position censors

[@BlessedFromAbove]

If remove Throttlebody must be must be Relearned and there is no video that works right to reprogrammed on this maxima

[@leakyjeep5.9]

It took me 10 seconds to find a video.

[@LOV2XRL8RL]

As long as you don't touch it with your bare hands there's no need to reprogram it.