1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 166

FUSIBLE LINKS LIGHT BULBS 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. SDI0128 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. 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. 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 counterclockwise until it is free from the headlight reflector, then remove it. 4. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it. SDI0129 7-23