1996 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 175

LIGHT BULBS or the bulb is dropped. Hold the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope. 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. 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. DI0156 HEADLIGHTS Semi-sealed beam type The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable headlight (halogen) bulb. A bulb can be replaced inside the engine compartment without removing the headlight assembly. 4. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it. 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. High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched 4. Connect the battery negative cable. 7-22