NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual

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Trouble Diagnoses EKS003CF
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
Headlamp LH do not operate.1. Bulb
2. Grounds E24 and E50
3. 15A fuse
4. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check grounds E24 and E50.
3. Check 15A fuse (No. 40, located in fuse and fusible
link box). Verify battery positive voltage is present at
terminal 8 of lighting switch.
4. Check lighting switch.
Headlamp RH do not operate.1. Bulb
2. Grounds E24 and E50
3. 15A fuse
4. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check grounds E24 and E50.
3. Check 15A fuse (No. 41, located in fuse and fusible
link box). Verify battery positive voltage is present at
terminal 5 of lighting switch.
4. Check lighting switch.
High beam LH do not operate,
but low beam LH operates.1. Bulb
2. Open in high beam LH circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulbs.
2. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
headlamp LH terminal 1 for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
Low beam LH does not operate,
but high beam LH operates.1. Bulb
2. Open in low beam LH circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 10
and headlamp LH terminal 3 for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
High beam RH do not operate,
but low beam RH operates.1. Bulb
2. Open in high beam RH circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulbs.
2. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 6 and
headlamp RH terminal 1 for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.
Low beam RH does not operate,
but high beam RH operates.1. Bulb
2. Open in low beam RH circuit
3. Lighting switch1. Check bulb.
2. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 7 and
headlamp RH terminal 3 for an open circuit.
3. Check lighting switch.

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HEADLAMP

Aiming Adjustment for HeadlampEKS003CG
When performing headlamp aiming adjustment, use an aiming machine, aiming wall screen or headlamp
tester. Aimers should be in good repair, calibrated and operated in accordance with respective operation man-
uals.
If any aimer is not available, aiming adjustment can be done as follows:
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.

Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.

Place vehicle and tester on one and same flat surface.

See that there is no-load in vehicle (coolant, engine oil filled up to correct level and full fuel tank) other
than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to “0” when performing aiming adjustment.
LOW BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
High beam indicator does not
work.1. Bulb
2. Grounds M27 and M70
3. Open in high beam circuit1. Check bulb in combination meter.
2. Check grounds M27 and M70.
3. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
combination meter terminal 20 for an open circuit.
Driving lamp does not operate,
but high beam LH operates.1. 15A fuse
2. Open in driving lamp switch
3. Driving lamp switch circuit
4. Driving lamp relay-2
5. Open in driving lamp relay-2 circuit
6. Grounds E24 and E50
7. Driving lamp relay-1
8. Open in driving lamp relay-1 circuit
9. Open driving lamp circuit
10.Ground R8
11 . B u l b1. Check 15A fuse (No. 38, located in fuse and fusible
link box). Verify battery positive voltage is present at
terminal 3 of driving lamp relay-1.
2. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
driving lamp switch terminal 7 for an open circuit.
3. Check driving lamp switch.
4. Check driving lamp relay-2.
5. Check the wire between driving switch terminal 4 and
driving lamp relay-2 terminal 1 for an open circuit.
Check the wire between driving switch terminal 6 and
driving lamp relay-2 terminal 3 for an open circuit.
Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
driving lamp relay-2 terminal 5 for an open circuit.
Check the wire between driving lamp relay-1 terminal
2 and driving lamp relay-2 terminal 7 for an open cir-
cuit.
6. Check grounds E24 and E50.
7. Check driving lamp relay-1.
8. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
driving lamp relay-1 terminal 1 for an open circuit.
9. Check the wire between driving lamp relay-1 terminal
5 and driving lamp terminal 2 for an open circuit.
10.Check ground R8.
11.Check bulbs. Symptom Possible cause Repair order
PKIA5554E

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2. Use adjusting screws to perform aiming adjustment.

First tighten the adjusting screw all the way and then make adjustment by loosening the screw.
If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check
aiming. Use the aiming chart shown in the figure.

Adjust headlamps so that main axis of light is parallel to cen-
ter line of body and is aligned with point P shown in illustra-
tion.

Figure to the right shows headlamp aiming pattern for driving
on right side of road; for driving on left side of road, aiming
pattern is reversed.

Dotted lines to point P in illustration show center of head-
lamp.

Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the
range shown at right. Adjust headlamps accordingly.
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to “0” when preforming aiming
adjustment.
Aiming Adjustment for Driving LampEKS00AP6

Turn the aiming adjusting screw to adjust.

For positions of the adjustment screws and direction to turn,
refer to the figures.

When adjusting for right or left side, adjust upper and lower
adjustment screws at the same time.
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.
2. Place vehicle on level ground.
3. Set that there is no-load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position),
coolant, engine oil filled up to correct level, full fuel tank and spare tire, jack, and tools."H" : Horizontal center line of headlamps
"W
L " : Distance between each headlamp center
"L" : 25,000mm (984.25 in)
"C" : 315mm (12.40 in) – 315mm(12.40in)+60mm
(2.36 in)
PKIA3537E
PKIA3394E

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HEADLAMP

ADJUSTMENT USING AN ADJUSTMENT SCREEN (LIGHT/DARK BORDERLINE)
ADJUSTING
1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of the driving lamp lens as shown in the figure.
2. Turn head lamp switch high and driving lamp switch ON so that front driving lamps turn ON.
3. Adjust driving lamps using adjusting screws make sure of the following.

When performing this adjustment, cover the headlamps and the opposite driving lamp, if necessary.

Vertical deflection of maximum illuminance point to be adjusted to stand at 21.8cm (8.58in) below driv-
ing lamp height (h).

Horizontal deflection of maximum illuminance point to be adjusted to stand within 0 ± 12.5cm (0±8.58in)
against line (V) on screen where a line passing through driving lamp center, parallel to vehicle center
line, cross screen.
Bulb Replacement for Headlamp and Clearance lampEKS003CH
HEAD LAMP
1. Disconnect connector of headlamp.
2. Remove rubber cap.
3. Unlock retaining spring, then remove bulb.
CLEARANCE LAMP
1. Turn the RH and LH bulb sockets counterclockwise and unlock them.
2. Remove the bulb from its socket.
PKIA3395E
Headlamp (High/Low) : 12V 60/55 W(H4)
SKIA0073E

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CAUTION:

Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily matters away from it.
Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off. Burning may result.

When replacing bulb, prepare new bulb first of all. Do not leave bulb out of headlamp housing for
a long period, because dust, moisture or smoke will cause performance lowering (fouling, cloud,
etc.) of headlamp reflector and lens.

When bulb is installed, be sure to lock rubber cap to ensure watertightness.
Bulb Replacement for Driving LampEKS00AP9
1. Remove the driving lamp. Refer to LT- 1 8 , "Removal and Installa-
tion for Driving Lamp" in “HEADLAMP”.
2. Disconnect driving lamp connector.
3. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep
grease and other oily matters away from it. Do not touch
bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off.
Burning may result.

When replacing bulb, prepare new bulb first of all. Do not leave bulb out of driving lamp housing
for a long period, because dust, moisture or smoke will cause performance lowering (fouling,
cloud, etc.) of driving lamp reflector and lens.
Removal and Installation for HeadlampEKS003CI
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front turn signal lamps. Refer toLT- 3 8 , "Removal
and Installation for Front Turn Signal Lamp" .
2. Disconnect connector of headlamp and clearance lamp.
3. Remove the front grille. Refer to EI-19, "
FRONT GRILLE" in
"EXTERIOR & INTERIOR (EI)" section.
4. Remove the headlamp mounting bolts.
5. Pull the headlamp toward the front of the vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal, taking care of the following points.
Headlamp mounting boltsClearance lamp : 12V 5W
Driving lamp : 12 V - 65 W (H1R1 halogen)
PKIA3396E
PKIA5555E
Headlamp mounting bolts
Tightening torque
: 5.5 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)

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HEADLAMP

Removal and Installation for Driving LampEKS00APA
REMOVAL
1. Remove cap (front) and cap (rear).
2. Remove driving lamp mounting nut.
3. Pull the front of driving lamp toward upper side so that undo the
pin from the roof panel.
4. Remove rear end of driving lamp from roof rail.
5. Pull out driving lamp from vehicle and disconnect connector.
INSTALLATION

Install driving lamp in the reverse order of removal, observing the tightening torque shown below.
1. Cap (rear) 2. Driving lamp assembly 3. Nut
4. Cap (front) 5. Driving lamp bracket 6. Grommet
7. Roof rail
PKIA5556E
PKIA3400E
Driving lamp mounting nut
Tightening torque
: 5.7 N·m (0.58 kg-m, 50 in-lb)

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CAUTION:

Make sure the pawl shown in figure be connected cor-
rectly.
Removal and Installation for Driving Lamp SwitchEKS00APD
1. Remove the Instrument lower driver panel. Refer to IP-11,
"Removal and Installation" in “INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEM-
BLY (IP)” section.
2. Press the driving lamp switch fixing pawls and remove it from
the Instrument lower driver panel.
PKIA3398E
PKIA3399E
PKIA3525E

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HEADLAMP - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -

HEADLAMP - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -PFP:26010
System DescriptionEKS003BB
DESCRIPTION
The headlamp system on vehicles for North Europe contains a daytime light control unit. The unit activates the
following whenever the engine is running with the lighting switch in the OFF position:

Low beam headlamps

Parking, license, tail and illumination lamps
Power is supplied at all times

through 10A fuse (No. 31, located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to daytime light control unit terminal 1 and

to lighting switch terminal 11.
Power is also supplied at all times

through 15A fuse (No. 41, located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to daytime light control unit terminal 3 and

to lighting switch terminal 5.
Power is also supplied at all times

through 15A fuse (No. 40, located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to daytime light control unit terminal 2 and

to lighting switch terminal 8.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 13, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to daytime light control unit terminal 7.
With the ignition switch in the START position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse [No. 7, located in the fuse block (J/B)]

to daytime light control unit terminal 6.
HEADLAMP OPERATION (DAYTIME LIGHT CANCEL OPERATION)
When the lighting switch is turned to the 1st or 2nd position, power is supplied

through lighting switch terminal 12

to daytime light control unit terminal 11.
Then daytime light will be canceled. And the lighting system operation will be the same as no daytime light
system.
DAYTIME LIGHT OPERATION
With the engine running and the lighting switch in the OFF position, power is supplied

from alternator terminal 3

to daytime light control unit terminal 8,

through daytime light control unit terminal 5

to terminal 3 of headlamp LH,

through daytime light control unit terminal 4

to terminal 3 of headlamp RH and

through daytime light control unit terminal 10

to tail lamp and illumination.
Ground is supplied to terminal 2 of each headlamp through body grounds E24 and E50.
DRIVING LAMP OPERATION
To turn the driving lamp on, push the driving lamp switch when the lighting switch is turned to the 2ND position
and placed in HIGH position or PASS position, power is supplied

from lighting switch terminal 9

to headlamp LH terminal 1

to driving lamp relay-1 terminal 1

HEADLAMP - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -
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to driving lamp switch terminal 7

to combination meter terminal 20 for the HIGH BEAM indicator

to driving lamp relay-2 terminal 5

to driving lamp relay-2 terminal 3

through driving lamp switch terminal 6

from driving lamp relay-1 terminal 5

to driving lamp LH and RH terminal 2.
Ground is supplied

to driving lamp relay-1terminal 2, through driving lamp relay-2 terminal 7

to driving lamp relay-2 terminal 6, through grounds E24 and E50

to driving lamp switch terminal 4, through driving lamp relay-2 terminal 1

to driving lamp relay-2 terminal 2, through grounds E24 and E50

to driving lamp LH terminal 1, through ground R8

to driving lamp RH terminal 1 and 3, through ground R8

to combination meter terminal 19, through grounds M27 and M70

to each headlamp terminal 2, through grounds E24 and E50.
With power and ground supplied, the high beams, driving lamp and the HIGH BEAM indicator illuminate.

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HEADLAMP - DAYTIME LIGHT SYSTEM -

SchematicEKS003BC
TKWA1521E