1999 NISSAN PRIMERA light

Bulb Replacement
The headlamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replace-
able halogen bulb. The bulb can be replaced from the engine
compartment side without removing the headlamp body.

Grasp only the plastic base when handling the bulb.
Never touch the glass envelope.
1. Disconnect the battery cable.
2. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise until it is free
from the headlamp reflector, and then remove it.
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the back side of the
bulb.
4. Remove the headlamp bulb carefully. Do not shake or rotate
the bulb when removing it.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not leave headlamp reflector without bulb for a long
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering head-
lamp body may affect the performance of the headlamp.
Remove headlamp bulb from the headlamp reflector just
before a replacement bulb is installed.
Aiming Adjustment
When performing headlamp aiming adjustment, use an aiming
machine, aiming wall screen or headlamp tester. Aimers should
be in good repair, calibrated and operated in accordance with
respective operation manuals.
If any aimer is not available, aiming adjustment can be done as
follows:
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.
b. Place vehicle and tester on one and same flat surface.
c. See that there is no-load in vehicle (coolant, engine oil
filled up to correct level and full fuel tank) other than the
driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver’s position).
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to“0”when performing aiming
adjustment on vehicles equipped with headlamp aiming
control.
SEL995K Rubber
capOpenBulb cover
Lock
Push
to
remove
SEL466V
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Conventional Type—
EL-70

LOW BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
2. Use adjusting screws to perform aiming adjustment.

First tighten the adjusting screw all the way and then
make adjustment by loosening the screw.

Adjust headlamps so that main axis of light is parallel to
center line of body and is aligned with point P shown in
illustration.

Figure to the above shows headlamp aiming pattern for
driving on left side of road; for driving on right side of
road, aiming pattern is reversed.
Up and down
adjusting screw Left and right
adjusting screw
NEL548
NEL563 Screen
Vertical center line
ahead of head lamps
Basic illuminating
area for adjustment
Horizontal center
line of head lamps
Cut off lineCenter of low
beam bulb
Unit: mm (in)
25,000 (984.25)Cut off lineScreen
27.5 (1.083)
Aiming allowable
area
33.5 (1.319)
300 (11.81)
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Conventional Type—
Aiming Adjustment (Cont’d)
EL-71

System Description
Xenon type headlamp is adopted to the low beam headlamps. Xenon bulbs do not use a filament. Instead,
they produce light when a high voltage current is passed between two tungsten electrodes through a mix-
ture of xenon (an insert gas) and certain other metal hallides. In addition to added lighting power, electronic
control of the power supply gives the headlamps stable quality and tone color.
Following are some of the many advantage of the xenon type headlamp.

The light produced by the headlamps is white color approximating sunlight that is easy on the eyes.

Light output is nearly double that of halogen headlamps, affording increased area of illumination.

The light features a high relative spectral distribution at wavelengths to the human eye is most sensitive,
which means that even in the rain, more light is reflected back from the road surface toward the vehicle,
for added visibility.

Power consumption is approximately 25 percent less than halogen headlamps, reducing battery load.
SEL440V Provide an optimum illumination
pattern designed to prevent dazzling
effect on drivers of oncoming vehicles
Cut-line Shade Reflector
Bulb
Bulb socket
Booster
Provides initial
voltage amplification
Battery connector (DC12V)
HID control unit
Transforms battery voltage
into illumination
Structure of the new xenon lamp
HID: High Intensity DischargeXenon Conventional
Comparison of xenon headlamp and conventional halogen headlamp
lighting performance (example)
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Xenon Type—
EL-72

Wiring Diagram—H/LAMP—
YEL133C
BATTERY
Refer to EL-POWER.: With gasoline engine
: With diesel engine
OFF
1ST2ND
LOW
HIGHPASSOFF
1ST2ND
LOW
HIGHPASS
LOW
HIGHPASS
LOW
HIGHPASSCOMBINATION
SWITCH
(LIGHTING
SWITCH)
Next page PASS
HIGH LOW PASS
HIGH LOW
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Xenon Type—
EL-73

YEL004D
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Xenon Type—
Wiring Diagram—H/LAMP—(Cont’d)
EL-74

WARNING:

The xenon headlamp has a high-tension current generating area. Be extremely careful when
removing and installing. Be certain to disconnect the battery negative cable prior to removing or
installing.

When the xenon headlamp is lit, do not touch the harness (covered with red or amber insulation),
bulb itself or the bulb socket with your bare hands.

Never service a xenon headlamp with wet hands.

When checking body side harness with a circuit tester, be certain to disconnect the harness
connector from the xenon headlamp.

When the xenon headlamp is lit, the xenon bulb must be installed in the headlamp housing.
(Never turn on xenon headlamp, if the bulb is out of the headlamp housing.)
CAUTION:
Make sure to install the bulb securely; if the xenon bulb is improperly installed in its socket, high-
tension current leaks occur. This may lead to a melted bulb and/or bulb socket.
Trouble Diagnoses
Symptom Possible cause Repair order
LH or RH xenon headlamp
(low beam) blinks, lacks
brightness or does not illu-
minate.1. 15A fuse 1. Check 20A fuse [No.
30(gasoline engine),
43(diesel engine) : LH, No.38(gasoline engine),
39(diesel engine), : RH, located in fuse and fusible
link box].
2. Relay 2. Check Headlamp relay.
3. Power supply circuit to headlamp
low beam3. Verify battery positive voltage is present at terminal

3of headlamp harness with lighting switch in
“2nd”and“Low”positions. (Before inspecting head-
lamp terminal, disconnect headlamp connector with
lighting switch in“OFF”position.)
4. Xenon bulb 4. Replace the xenon bulb with the other side bulb or
new one. (If headlamps illuminate correctly, replace
the bulb.)
5. HID control unit and booster 5. Replace the HID control unit and booster as a head-
lamp assembly.
LH or RH [both headlamp
high and xenon (low) beam]
do not illuminate.1. 15A fuse 1. Check 15A fuse [No.
30(Gasoline engine), No.43
(diesel engine), : LH, No.38(gasoline engine),
No.
39(diesel engine) located in fuse and fusible
link box].
2. Ground circuit 2. Check continuity between headlamp harness termi-
nal

2and body ground. (Before inspecting head-
lamp terminal, disconnect headlamp connector with
lighting switch in“OFF”position.)
LH or RH headlamp high
beam does not illuminate.1. Bulb
2. Power supply circuit to headlamp
high beam1. Check bulb.
2. Verify battery positive voltage is present at terminal

1of headlamp harness with lighting switch in
“2nd”and“HIGH”position. (Before inspecting head-
lamp terminal, disconnect headlamp connector with
lighting switch in“OFF”position.)
HID: High Intensity Discharge
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Xenon Type—
EL-75

Bulb Replacement
CAUTION:

After replacing a new xenon bulb, be sure to make aim-
ing adjustments.

Hold only the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never
touch the glass envelope.

Do not leave headlamp reflector without bulb for a long
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering
headlamp body may affect the performance of the head-
lamp. Remove headlamp bulb from the headlamp reflec-
tor just before a replacement bulb is installed.
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove side combination lamp and radiator grille.
3. Disconnect headlamp connector.
4. Remove headlamp assembly.
WARNING:
Never service a xenon headlamp with wet hands.
XENON BULB (LOW BEAM)
1. Remove headlamp seal cover.
2. Turn bulb socket counterclockwise with keep pushing, then
remove it.
3. Release retaining pin.
4. Remove the xenon bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:

When disposing of the xenon bulb, do not break it;
always dispose of it as is.

Make sure to install the bulb securely; if the xenon bulb
is improperly installed in its socket, high-tension current
leaks occur. This may lead to a melted bulb and/or bulb
socket.
NEL765
.Bulb Socket
NEL551 Retaining pin
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Xenon Type—
EL-76

HIGH BEAM
1. Pull off headlamp seal cover.
2. Disconnect bulb connector.
3. Release retaining pin.
4. Remove the bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NEL564
.Seal cover
Retaining pin
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Xenon Type—
Bulb Replacement (Cont’d)
EL-77