1996 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 137

1996 Nissan Altima Manual

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7. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it. 8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. ● Be sure the lip of the rubber cap contacts the headlight body. DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB. CAUTION ● Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: Wattage 60/55 Bulb No. HB2 ● Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. ● 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. ADI0085 ADI0526 HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following. a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure. b. Place vehicle on level ground. c. See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat. 7-22 Low beam 1. Open the hood. 2. Adjust the vertical indicator by turning the adjusting screw with a Phillips screwdriver. The bubble in the gauge should be centered on the ''0'' mark.

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7. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake
or rotate the bulb when removing it.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Be
sure
the
lip
of
the
rubber
cap
contacts the headlight body.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.
CAUTION
Use the same number and wattage
as originally installed:
Wattage 60/55
Bulb No. HB2
Aiming is not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb.
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.
HEADLIGHT AIMING
ADJUSTMENT
Before performing aiming adjustment, make
sure of the following.
a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
b. Place vehicle on level ground.
c. See that vehicle is unloaded (except for
full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel,
and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the
driver or equivalent weight placed in driv-
er’s seat.
Low beam
1. Open the hood.
2. Adjust the vertical indicator by turning the
adjusting screw with a Phillips screw-
driver. The bubble in the gauge should
be centered on the ‘‘0’’ mark.
ADI0085
ADI0526
7-22