changing brake light on 2004 maxima

[hjkupper]

I see conflicting part descriptions for the brake light-the maual describes the multi purpose signal/stop but doesnt name the actual brake lite bulb.Also is it as hard to change as the head light?

[trent.davis23]

Save this list. And its just about the same level of difficulty, you have to peel back some trunk upholstery but no biggie.

2004 NISSAN Maxima (With replaceable halogen capsules)

Low beam headlamp9012

High beam headlamp9012

Parking light1157A1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front turn signal1157A1157AST Silverstar Signal Lighting: Complete the Look: Crisp, Clean, Style1157ALL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Rear turn signal3057LL

Tail light3057LL

Stop light3057LL

High mount stop light28252825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Fog/Driving lightH3-55WH3ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen

License plate168168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Back up light3156LL912912LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Cornering3156LL

Rear sidemarker168168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Glove box158

Map lightDE3021

Dome lightDE3175

Step/Courtesy light194194LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp28252825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Trunk/Cargo area158

Daytime running light11561156LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

[jsmithsole]

They are the same bulb, and this might help a bit as well. I wrote this up awhile back"(don't flame for the non spell check please...)

[costam1]

Thanks for writting this up! I just finshed changing the rear brake light with your help.

One correction tho, the nuts are 8mm or at least they are on my car.

Thanks Again!!

[jltibbs]

Those are great instructions J, but I do have a tip for future reference. I was at work (Advance Auto Parts) one day and an older lady had a bulb out. I offered to help out, but honestly had no clue as to what I was doing. Luckily, one of my customers saw what I was trying to do and came over to give some assistance. This guy worked at NNA Smyrna, TN, on the Maxima line no less. After you take out the nuts from the inside, you can take your hand and give a slap to the top of the light housing and it pops right out. Now as this guy is explaining this I am looking at him like he's crazy, but sure enough, he took his hand, slapped the light on the top, and out came the light assembly. So, next time you have a bulb out, give that a try and see what happens.

BTW J, wheels look great.