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Remove/replace evaporator, 4th gen Maxima
How to remove and replace the evaporator box on a 4th gen Maxima. Didn't have enough time to get into splitting the box and replacing individual components, but once it's out it's very easy.

Replace spark plugs/coil packs on a 4th gen Maxima (updated video)
How to remove and replace the spark plugs/coil packs on a 4th gen Maxima. This is an updated video to replace the one from a few years ago that was completely washed out and didn't really cover the subject as well as I would have liked. Tools required are a 8mm socket (or phillips head screwdriver), 5/8" plug socket, extensions, 4mm allen key/bit socket for the front coil cover bolts, and a 12mm socket for the EVAP CPVCV (if so equipped).

Replacing power antenna assembly, 4th gen Maxima
How to remove/replace the entire power antenna assembly on your 4th gen Maxima.

Removing/replacing coils and spark plugs, 4th gen Maxima (outdated)
How to remove/replace the coil packs and spark plugs on a 4th gen Maxima. Video isn't nearly as in-depth as the other ones, and it's also very washed out (my camcorder sucks in the daylight). Probably end up redoing this one at some point in the future, possibly going through replacing all 6 with gapping, and certainly when it's darker out. This is an outdated video, I have since uploaded an updated video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsDLHULZbsE

Replacing a starter, 4th gen Maxima
How to replace the starter on your 4th gen Maxima. 5MT shown, 4AT is all but identical.

How to Replace Front Struts Part 1 - EricTheCarGuy
How to Replace Front Struts Part 1 - EricTheCarGuy Well I'm finally getting this one up for you, sorry. It's been a busy week and I just haven't had the time to finish this one up but here it is in all its glory. Yes, it is something besides a Honda, in fact it's a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. I do work on other cars just not that often since I know Honda's and Acura's so well. I hope to do a broad range of videos covering a wide range of subjects so keep watching, eventually I'll get to your request. For now enjoy this video and if you use the spring compressors I did in this video be careful, like I said in the video I've seen people get hurt doing this do take it seriously. Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPBAKzaxBeM --- Click below and Stay Dirty Visit me at EricTheCarGuy.com http://ericthecarguy.com/ Visit EricTheCarGuy Forum http://www.ericthecarguy.com/forum/default.aspx Visit my Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy --- Stay dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.

Replacing fuel pump, 4th gen Maxima
How to remove and replace the fuel pump in a 4th gen Maxima. Due to how I speak and the shitty mic on my camcorder, audio may be difficult to understand at times.

Front door panels, 4th gen Maxima
How to replace the front door panels in a 4th gen Maxima. Again, you want to get some plastic interior trim removal tools. If you have a Harbor Freight near you, these work well for cheap: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=67021 Otherwise most auto parts stores (Sears as well, I believe) sell the same type of tools.

Replacing water pump, 4th gen Maxima (2/3)
How to remove the water pump in a 4th gen Maxima. Ran out of tape before I could get to installation, but it's pretty much the opposite of removal. Between the shitty mic on my camcorder, the way I talk, and constantly moving around while filming, it may be difficult to understand what I'm saying. If I wasn't so damn lazy, I might consider making captions...if. Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibfs1Zu9h4o Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Urfeyq5mgU

old strut vs. new strut
I changed the struts on my 2000 Maxima because one of them had completely failed. This was the good one which still had oil in it; the bad one made horrible scratching noises and clanked around.

How to Replace Front Struts Part 2 - EricTheCarGuy
How to Replace Front Struts Part 2 Since this is part 2 I will trust that you saw part one. If not, here is a link to part 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEaevAxA8Gc --- Click below and Stay Dirty Visit me at EricTheCarGuy.com http://ericthecarguy.com/ Visit EricTheCarGuy Forum http://www.ericthecarguy.com/forum/default.aspx Visit my Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy --- As always, stay dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information.  EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video.  Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.  Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.

Replacing water pump, 4th gen Maxima (1/3)
How to remove the water pump in a 4th gen Maxima. Ran out of tape before I could get to installation, but it's pretty much the opposite of removal. In the near future I should be uploading the belt tensioner bracket and right motor mount videos. Between the shitty mic on my camcorder, the way I talk, and constantly moving around while filming, it may be difficult to understand what I'm saying. If I wasn't so damn lazy, I might consider making captions...if. Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMBIjrYxYMU Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Urfeyq5mgU

Replacing the knock sensor, 4th gen Maxima (part 1 of 2)
How to replace the knock sensor in a 4th gen Maxima, part 1 of 2. Part 1 goes over how to use a ratchet and lots of extensions to get to the knock sensor bolt. Part 2 goes over how to use the wrench and prying tool (screwdriver, prybar, etc) to loosen the bolt. Yes, I said 'pain in the ass' what, 8 times? I must've edited out another half dozen. Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPIMOIwLISc

Nissan CV axle or halfshaft replacement on the passenger side.
I replace a CV axle or halfshaft on the passenger side of a 1999 Nissan Altima. Replacement of the CV axle went pretty smoothly. First of all getting the nut off of the axle is usually kind of tricky but if you have a cheater pipe for your ratchet or some impacts it's not too bad. I figured out that if you break the nut loose before you take the tire off it works really good. I usually just stand on the end of my cheater pipe until it breaks loose. Then getting the tie rod end off can be tricky too. However I have a special tie rod end puller and a pickle fork that can be used to do that job. I prefer to use the puller though because the pickle fork damages the boot on the tie rod end. Both tools can be purchased at Auto Zone, O'reilly's or Advance Auto for about 15 dollars a peice. This Nissan CV axle on the passenger side is kind of different because it has what they call a carrier bearing. I guess since it's so long they had to put a bearing in the middle of it too. It's not bad though, it's only held on by 3 little bolts. Since it has the carrier bearing the CV axle doesn't snap into the transmission like most other cars. After the carrier bearing has been removed it slides in and out really easily. Sometimes when you take the CV axle out some transmission fluid spills on the floor. This was not the case today since I had the car jacked up so high. When I was done I went ahead and checked the transmission fluid anyway.

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