2006 Maxima - Need to replace Headlamp bulb

[dlw909]

I am still scratching my head as to Nissans brilliant design idea in making the replacement of the headlamps bulbs as difficult as replacing the water pump. Not in my life have I ever had a car that you cant simply switch out your bulds in a matter of minutes.

I talked with the dealer and they advised me that I would have to remove the front bumber to get to the housing and they wanted to charge me 3hrs of labor ($250) plus parts to get it done. After all said and done, I would be paying over $300 to switch out some LIGHT BULBS!!!

Does anyone know an easier and cheaper way to change my headlamp and foglight bulbs???

Also, I also noticed that when the bulbs went out (the left side went out before the right did) my high beams no longer work either. Is that one single bulb, or do i need to switch out the highbeams as well???

Thanks...

[blueis300]

Bumper removal:
1.) Remove 4 screws (2 each side) on the bottom of the bumper, below where the cornering lights are. These hold the plastic undercarriage pieces to the bumper.
2.) Remove plastic "skid plate" by removing plastic "screw bolts" (like the ones that hold the grill on under the hood). I believe there's like 5 across the bottom.
3) There 2 screws on each side that hold the bumper in place (just below the headlights) Turn your wheel all the way to the left (for passenger side) Pull back the fenderwell to gain access behind the bumper. 1st screw/bolt is right there by the edge and the 2nd is furthur down about 3/4 to the front of the headlamp assembly.
3.) Under the hood, there's the plastic clips/bolts that hold the grill and bumper in place, you don't have to remove the grill from the bumper if you don't need to. Remove the plastic clips farthest to the outside. This should release the bumper from the car completely. (oh and first remove the plastic air duct thing that flows air to the intake)

[dlw909]

Seems pretty straight forward, thanks. I'm going to work on it this weekend.

[jsmithsole]

I've done it numerous times, the steps above are perfect. And it is only one bulbs for the lo/hi...

[blueis300]

I've done it numerous times, the steps above are perfect. And it is only one bulbs for the lo/hi...

I got the steps from a post you mad on the .org.

[jbellis]

blueis300,
Thanks for the great info. I made a pictorial version after using your info to replace my headlight:

http://www.jackbellis.com/maxi...t.htm
Thanks again, Jack

[GOBIG69]

NICE CAR WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR HEADLIGHTS AND FRONT BUMPER? THANKS

[jsmithsole]

NICE CAR WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR HEADLIGHTS AND FRONT BUMPER? THANKS

Who me?

[alecsithong]

has anyone installed HID? I just did and wanted to know if the heat from the ballast is a problem after the car is turned on for more than 15 minutes. The ballast is installed behind the headlight above the fender well. This is enclosed area so there's no ventilation. Is that a problem? It also touches the plastic part of fender and the wiring harness.

[jsmithsole]

You should be fine, plenty of people have done this mod, I have even seen a few guys who mounted the ballasts to the actual headlight housing...