Lights
HEADLIGHTS
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A bulb can be replaced from inside the engine compartment without removing the headlight assembly.
CAUTION
- High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped.
- When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope.
- DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH BARE HANDS.
- Use the same number and wattage as shown in the chart.
- Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight reflector for a long period of time as dust, moisture and smoke may enter the headlight body and affect the performance of the headlight.
- Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is not a malfunction. If large drops of water collect inside the lens, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for servicing.
Removing the headlight bulb
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear end of the bulb.
- Turn the bulb retaining ring OA counterclockwise until it is free from the headlight reflector and then remove it.
- Carefully remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb OB when removing it.
Replacing the headlight bulb
- Insert the bulb. DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH BARE HANDS.
Install and tighten the bulb retainer.
• Be sure the lip of the bulb socket contacts the headlight body. - Push the electrical connector into the bulb plastic base until it snaps and stops.
- Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Close the hood.
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb replacement, refer to the instructions outlined in this section.
Replacing the fog light bulb
If fog light bulb replacement is required, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
CAUTION
- High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped.
- When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope.
- Use the same number and wattage as originally installed as shown in the chart.
- Do not leave the bulb out of the fog light for a long period of time as dust, moisture and smoke may enter the fog light body and affect the performance of the fog light.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
* It is recommended that you visit an NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
- Map light
- Room light
- High-mounted stop light/Cargo light
- License plate light
- Rear combination light
- Fog light (if so equipped)
- Headlight assembly/Daytime running light
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens and/or cover using a cloth and suitable tool.
White: Indicates bulb removal
Black : Indicates bulb installation
Map light
Use a cloth 1 to protect the housing.
Rear combination light
License plate light
To replace the license plate light
- Apply force as shown in image to remove tension that locks bulb assembly to the bumper.
- Pivot bulb assembly away from bumper to release fully.
- Rotate the bulb retainer as shown in the image.
- Pull the bulb out to remove and replace. *Left side assembly is shown. Right side assembly is mirror.