2013 Nissan Xterra Owners Manual - Lights

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, contact a NISSAN dealer.

 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, contact a NISSAN dealer.

Removing the headlight bulb

1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear end of the bulb.
4. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise until it is free from the headlight reflector and then remove it A .
5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it B .

 Replacing the headlight bulb

1. Insert the bulb.
   DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH BARE HANDS.
2. Install and tighten the bulb retainer.
   Be sure the lip of the bulb socket contacts the headlight body.
3. Push the electrical connector into the bulb plastic base until it snaps and stops.
4. Connect the negative (-) battery cable
5. Close the hood.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

* 1 Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.
* 2 The bulb is not serviceable in-vehicle. See a NISSAN dealer for assistance.

1. Map light
2. Off road light (if so equipped)
3. Interior light
4. Fog light (if so equipped)
5. Headlight assembly
6. Cargo light
7. High-mounted stoplight
8. Rear combination light
9. License plate 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.

 : Indicates bulb removal

: Indicates bulb installation

Map lights

Use a cloth 1 to protect the housing.

Interior light/Cargo light

Use a cloth 1 to protect the housing.

Rear combination light