headlight bulb NISSAN MAXIMA 1997 A32 / 4.G Owners Manual

If any electrical equipment does not operate
and fuses are in good condition, check the
fusible links. If any of these fusible links are
melted, replace only with genuine NISSAN
parts.
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.
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.
Hold the plastic base when handling the
bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.
Removing the headlight bulb
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from
the rear end of the bulb.
3. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclock-
wise until it is free from the headlight reflec-
tor, then remove it.
4. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake
or rotate the bulb when removing it.
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SDI0129
FUSIBLE LINKS LIGHT BULBS
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Replacing the headlight bulb
1. Insert the bulb into the headlight reflector
with the flat side of the plastic base facing
upward.
2. Install the bulb retaining ring and turn it
clockwise until it stops.
3. Push the electrical connector into the bulb
plastic base until it snaps and stops.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.
IUse the same number and wattage as
originally installed:
Wattage 65/45
Bulb no. 9004
IAiming is not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, contact your
NISSAN dealer.
IDo not leave the bulb out of the head-
light reflector for a long period of time
as dust, moisture, and smoke may
enter the headlight body and affect
the performance of the headlight.
OTHER LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Clearance 27/8 1157
Front turn signal light 27 1156
Front side marker light 3.8 194
Front fog light 55
Rear combination light
Turn signal 27 1156
Stop/Tail 27/8 1157
Back-up 18 921
Rear side marker light 3.8 194
License plate light 5
High-mounted stop light 27 1156
Interior light 10
Front personal light 10
Step light 2.7 161
Trunk light 3.4 158
Vanity mirror light 1.4 Ð
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