1997 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 167

Replacing the headlight bulb 1. Insert the bulb into the headlight reflector with the flat side of the plastic base facing upward. 2. Install the bulb retaining ring and turn it clockwise until it stops. 3. Push the electrical connector into the bulb plastic base until it snaps and stops. 4. Connect the battery negative cable. OTHER LIGHTS Item Clearance Front turn signal light Front side marker light Front fog light Rear combination light Turn signal Stop/Tail 27 27/8 18 3.8 5 27 10 10 2.7 3.4 1.4 161 158 - 1156 1156 1157 921 194 Wattage (W) 27/8 27 3.8 55 Bulb No. 1157 1156 194 DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB. ¼ Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: Wattage 65/45 Bulb no. 9004 ¼ Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact your NISSAN dealer. ¼ Do not leave the bulb out of the headlight reflector for a long period of time as dust, moisture, and smoke may enter the headlight body and affect the performance of the headlight. Back-up Rear side marker light License plate light High-mounted stop light Interior light Front personal light Step light Trunk light Vanity mirror light 7-24