my first how to (foglights)

[nismo1219]

NOTE - ok, so i decided to go ahead and write one of these to be of any assistance i could for any other idiot/inexperienced nico members out there. i used to crawl under the car and wedge myself up between the front bumper, splash guards, and tires to get to these little "pains in the ***" but jltibbs showed me otherwise and i thought id show the rest of you who migt not be aware of this.

DISCLAIMER - dont give me crap if you mess up your car, these are just steps on how i did this, if you mess up your car - its YOUR fault!

1st - start off by removing the plastic shield on the side of the light. depending on which side your doing, its towards the center of the car.





2nd - unbolt the two 10mm screws on the top and bottom and slide the housing out fowards



3rd - unclip the wires/fuse from each other



ok, now then take a look at what you have. you should have 1 housing, 1 bulb w/tail, 2 10mm screws, a plastic shield, and a plastic clip. if your replacing a broken/cracked light then you'll probably have to put your things together. i left mine intack to give you an idea.



4th - unscrew the black water-seal and unhinge the rear swing-door.



5th - plug in your bulb of choice and align it within the housing. now, close and secure the swing-door then replace the black water-seal you just removed.



6th - take a look at your housing and make sure you get the nipple into the plastic hole, then fasten the 2 10mm screws back into place.



7th - re-install your plastic side shield



8th - snap your pastic clip back into the shield to hold it in place



Finally - drink a pepsi and enjoy your quick "do-it-yourself" project and your new housing/bulbs!!

[danielekfuj]

[maxhopper]

Nice job Ben! Added to the FAQ list.

Although.....I wouldn't mind some pics of you wedged between the bumper and spash guards.

[nismo1219]

yeah, it wouldve been pretty funny for an on-looker! i absolutely dispised my foglights before jeremiah told me the easy way! i felt like such a retard, !

[MaximA32]

HAHAHA! You couldn't have just looked in an FSM for that? I bet even Haynes tells you to do it that way...

[nismo1219]

what can i say...slow learner! LOL! i dont have a FSM, i bought the car used and it didnt come with one. i do however, have a haynes manual.

[maxhopper]

The same place I told you to get the Altima FSM has the one for your Max as well.

[nismo1219]

live and learn, huh. at least now i know...and knowing is half the battle! LMAO