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How to Replace a Headlight Bulb on a 2004 Nissan Maxima

The 2004 Nissan Maxima offers two options for headlights (halogen or Xenon), so verify which kind your car has installed before purchasing replacements. The halogen bulb is a Style 9012 bulb rated at 55 watts, while the xenon is a 35-watt, Style D2S bulb. The bulbs are available from the dealership or through most auto parts stores. The two bulbs are not interchangeable, so if you are unsure which type your car has, remove one and check the part number stamped on the base of the bulb socket.

Instructions

1

Open the hood of your Maxima and locate the negative battery terminal on the top of the battery. Loosen the clamp bolt that secures the negative battery cable end to the battery, using a wrench, then remove the cable and isolate it from the battery.

2

Locate the large, round cover on the back of the headlight assembly, then rotate the cover counterclockwise to release it from the headlight assembly. It will only turn about -turn before it comes loose.

3

Find the retaining spring just inside the access hole, behind the cover. Release the retaining spring by pushing it in slightly, then pivot the clip aside until it is out of the way. Grasp the bulb socket and turn it counterclockwise -turn to unlock it from the headlight assembly, then extract it from the rear of the housing and discard it.

4

Insert the new bulb and socket into the headlight assembly and rotate it clockwise until it locks into place -- again, about -turn. Pivot the retaining spring over the rear of the bulb and socket, then hook the spring under the tab on the housing to secure it.

5

Replace the large, round cover on the rear of the headlight assembly, rotating it clockwise until it is secure. Move over to the opposite headlight and repeat the process, changing the second headlight bulb, as well.

6

Position the negative battery cable end on the negative battery terminal and tighten the clamp bolt with a wrench. Turn the bolt clockwise until the cable end does not move around on the terminal; any more than that can damage the terminal.

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