2020 Nissan Sentra Owners Manual - Lights

Lights

HEADLIGHTS

For additional information on headlight bulb replacement, refer to the instructions outlined in this section.

Type A (if so equipped)

Replacing the halogen headlight bulb (if so equipped)

CAUTION

• 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.
• Do not leave the headlight assembly open without a bulb installed for a long period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering the headlight body may affect bulb performance. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly just before a replacement bulb is installed.
• Only touch the base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope. Touching the glass could significantly affect bulb life and/or headlight performance.
• 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.
• Use the same number and wattage as shown in the chart.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the electrical connector.
3. Rotate the high beam bulb A counterclockwise and remove bulb.
4. Rotate the low beam bulb B counterclockwise and remove bulb.

Reverse instructions to install bulbs.

WARNING
Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.

CAUTION

• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hands or allow oil or grease to get on it to prevent damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp reflector for a long time because dust, moisture, smoke, etc. may affect the performance of the lamp.
• 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.

Replacing the LED headlight bulb (if so equipped)

If LED headlight bulb replacement is required, it is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.

TURN SIGNAL BULB

To replace the turn signal bulb follow the instructions listed in “Replacing the halogen headlight bulb”.

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 a NISSAN dealer for replacement.

Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.

1. Map light
2. Room light
3. Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)
4. Headlight assembly
5. Fog light (if so equipped)
6. High-mount stop light
7. Trunk light
8. High-mount stop light (spoiler)(if so equipped)
9. License plate light
10. Rear combination light

Replacement procedures

All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp and/or cover.

 - Indicates bulb removal

 - Indicates bulb installation