headlamp NISSAN FRONTIER 2002 D22 / 1.G Owners Manual

cAiming is not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, contact an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
cDo 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 head-
light.
Replacing the headlight bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative (2) battery
cable.
3 Disconnect the electrical connector from
the rear end of the bulb.
4. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclock-
wise until it is free from the headlamp
reflector and then remove it.
5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb. Do
not shake or rotate the bulb when remov-
ing it.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
cBe sure the lip of the bulb socket
contacts the headlight body.
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.
1. Open the hood. Turn headlight low beam
on.
2. Adjust the vertical aim by turning the
adjustment screw.cCover the opposite headlight and ensure
the fog lights (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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