bolt pattern NISSAN ALTIMA 2001 L30 / 2.G Owners Manual

3. Remove the three nuts and one bolt
mounting the headlamp assembly (see
above illustration).
4. Pull the headlamp assembly evenly away
from the front of the vehicle to access the
bulb sockets.5. Disconnect the harness connector from
the back side of the bulb socket (see
above illustration).
6. Turn the bulb retaining ring counter-
clockwise until it is free from the head-
lamp assembly and then remove it.
7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out
of the lamp assembly. Do not shake the
bulb when removing it.
8. Follow the instructions in reverse order to
install new bulb.
Headlamp mounting nuts and bolt
torque: 36 to 47 in-lb (4.1 to 5.3 Nzm)
Adjusting the headlight aim
Before performing aiming adjustment, make
sure of the following:
a. Use an aiming wall screen.
b. Keep all of the tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
c. Place the vehicle and screen on level
ground.
d. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except
for full levels of coolant, engine oil and
fuel, and that the spare tire, jack, and
tools are stored). Have the driver or an
equivalent weight placed in the driver's
seat.
Low beam
1. Open the hood. Turn headlamp low
beam on.
2. Adjust the vertical aim by turning the
adjusting screw.
cCover the opposite lamp and ensure the
fog lamps (if so equipped) are turned off.
cAdjust beam pattern until cutoff line is
positioned at the same height off ground
as bulb center (on H-line).
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