2005 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 238

LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS Replacing the xenon headlight bulb WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE When xenon headlights are on, they produce a high voltage. To prevent an electric shock, never attempt to modify or disassemble. Always have your xenon headlights replaced at a NISSAN dealer. For additional information, see "Headlight and turn signal switch" in the "Instruments and controls" section. ● Do not leave the headlight assembly open without a bulb installed for a long period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering the headlight body may affect bulb performance. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly just before a replacement bulb is installed. ● Only touch the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope. Touching the glass could significantly affect bulb life and/or headlight performance. ● 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. ● Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: Low beam: Wattage: 55 Bulb no.: 9012* High beam: Wattage: 55 Bulb no.: 9012* *: Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS Item Headlight assembly High/low (Halogen) High/low (Xenon) Day time running lamp Park/Turn Cornering Front fog light Front personal/map lights Console box illumination Glove box light (if so equipped) Vanity mirror light Step light Rear personal lamps Rear console box light High-mounted stop light Trunk light Rear combination light Tail/Stop/Turn Backup (reversing) Sidemarker License plate light Wattage (W) 55 (special) - 27/8 27 55 3.4 3.8 3.4 2.1 3.8 8 5 5 3.4 27/5 13 5 5 Bulb No.* 9012 D2S 1156 1157NA 3156K H3 - 194 158 - 194 - W5W W5W 158 3057K 912 168 168 Replacing the halogen headlight bulb The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. Because the headlight assembly must be removed from the vehicle for bulb replacement, see your NISSAN dealer. CAUTION ● Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact a NISSAN dealer. * Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information. 8-26 Maintenance and do-it-yourself