2002 Nissan Sentra Owner's Manual - Page 191

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LIGHTS 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. CAUTION ● 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. ● When handling the bulb, do not touch the glass envelope. ● DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB ● Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: Wattage 65/55 Bulb no. 9007 (HB5) ● 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. LDI0026 Removing the headlight bulb 1. Open the hood. 2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear end of the bulb. 4. Rotate the bulb retainer counterclockwise and remove. 5. Pull out the headlight bulb and socket as an assembly. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it. Do not touch the glass envelope. Replacing the headlight bulb 1. Insert the bulb and socket assembly into the headlight. DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB. 2. Install and tighten the bulb retainer. 3. Push the electrical connector into the bulb plastic base until it snaps and stops. 4. Connect the negative (-) battery cable. 5. Close the hood. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. 8-36 Maintenance and do-it-yourself

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HEADLIGHTS
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable headlight (halo-
gen) bulb. A bulb can be replaced from
inside the engine compartment without re-
moving the headlight assembly.
CAUTION
●
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.
●
When
handling
the
bulb,
do
not
touch the glass envelope.
●
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB
●
Use the same number and wattage
as originally installed:
Wattage 65/55
Bulb no. 9007 (HB5)
●
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 head-
light.
Removing the headlight bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from
the rear end of the bulb.
4. Rotate the bulb retainer counterclock-
wise and remove.
5. Pull out the headlight bulb and socket as
an assembly. Do not shake or rotate the
bulb when removing it. Do not touch the
glass envelope.
Replacing the headlight bulb
1. Insert the bulb and socket assembly into
the headlight.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.
2. Install and tighten the bulb retainer.
3. Push the electrical connector into the
bulb plastic base until it snaps and stops.
4. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.
5. Close the hood.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb.
LDI0026
LIGHTS
8-36
Maintenance and do-it-yourself