2000 NISSAN ALTIMA headlamp

CORNERING LIGHT
The cornering light provides additional illu-
mination toward the turning direction. The
light will come on when the turn signal lever
is moved to the right or left with the parking
lights or headlamps turned on and the key in
the on position.To turn the front fog lights on, rotate the
switch to theposition.
To turn them off, turn the switch to the OFF
position.
The headlight switch must be in
posi-
tion (low-beam headlights on) for the fog
lights to operate. The fog lights automati-
cally turn off whenever the high-beam head-
light function is selected.Push the switch on to warn other drivers
when you must stop or park under emer-
gency conditions. All turn signal lights flash.
WARNING
cIf stopping for an emergency, be
sure to move the vehicle well off the
road.
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FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so
equipped)HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
SWITCH
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HEADLIGHTS
The headlamp is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable halogen bulb.
Because the headlamp assembly must be
removed from the vehicle for bulb replace-
ment, it is recommended that your vehicle
be taken to an authorized NISSAN Dealer.
Replacing the headlight bulb
CAUTION
cDo not leave the headlamp assembly
open without a bulb installed for a
long period of time. Dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. entering the headlamp
body may affect bulb performance.
Remove the bulb from the headlamp
assembly just before a replacement
bulb is installed.
cOnly touch the plastic base when
handling the bulb. Never touch the
glass envelope. Touching the glass
could significantly affect bulb life
and/or headlamp performance.cHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
cUse the same number and wattage
as originally installed:
Wattage 65/55
Bulb no. 9007(HB5)
cAiming is not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, contact an autho-
rized NISSAN dealer.
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.2. Remove the four screws from the bottom
of the front fender protector (see above
illustration) and position the fender pro-
tector aside to allow access to the head-
lamp mounting fasteners.
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3. Remove the three nuts and one bolt
mounting the headlamp assembly (see
above illustration).
4. Pull the headlamp assembly evenly away
from the front of the vehicle to access the
bulb sockets.5. Disconnect the harness connector from
the back side of the bulb socket (see
above illustration).
6. Turn the bulb retaining ring counter-
clockwise until it is free from the head-
lamp assembly and then remove it.
7. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out
of the lamp assembly. Do not shake the
bulb when removing it.
8. Follow the instructions in reverse order to
install new bulb.
Headlamp mounting nuts and bolt
torque: 36 to 47 in-lb (4.1 to 5.3 Nzm)
Adjusting the headlight aim
Before performing aiming adjustment, make
sure of the following:
a. Use an aiming wall screen.
b. Keep all of the tires inflated to the correct
pressure.
c. Place the vehicle and screen on level
ground.
d. See that the vehicle is unloaded (except
for full levels of coolant, engine oil and
fuel, and that the spare tire, jack, and
tools are stored). Have the driver or an
equivalent weight placed in the driver's
seat.
Low beam
1. Open the hood. Turn headlamp low
beam on.
2. Adjust the vertical aim by turning the
adjusting screw.
cCover the opposite lamp and ensure the
fog lamps (if so equipped) are turned off.
cAdjust beam pattern until cutoff line is
positioned at the same height off ground
as bulb center (on H-line).
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If the vehicle front body has been repaired
and/or the headlight assembly has been
replaced, check aiming. Use the aiming
chart shown in the illustration.
cBasic illuminating area should be within
the range shown. Adjust headlamps ac-
cordingly.
FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP
Replacing the front turn signal lamp
bulb
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Reach between the grille and radiator to
access the turn signal bulb socket.
3. Rotate the socket counter-clockwise and
pull it out of the headlamp assembly. Do
not shake the bulb socket when remov-
ing it.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Follow the instructions in reverse order to
install new bulb.
FRONT PARKING AND CORNER-
ING LAMP
Replacing the front parking and cor-
nering lamp bulb
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the four screws from the bottom
of the front fender protector (see above
illustration) and position the fender pro-
tector aside to allow access to the head-
lamp mounting fasteners.
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3. Remove the three nuts and one bolt
mounting the headlamp assembly (see
above illustration).
4. Pull the headlamp assembly evenly away
from the front of the vehicle to access the
bulb sockets.
5. Rotate the socket counter-clockwise and
pull it out of the headlamp assembly. Do
not shake the bulb socket when remov-
ing it.
6. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
7. Follow the instructions in reverse order to
install new bulb.Headlamp mounting nuts and bolt
torque: 36 to 47 in-lb (4.1 to 5.3 Nzm)
FRONT SIDEMARKER LAMP
Replacing the front sidemarker lamp
bulb
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the four screws from the bottom
of the front fender protector (see above
illustration) and position the fender pro-
tector aside to allow access to the head-
lamp mounting fasteners.
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3. Remove the three nuts and one bolt
mounting the headlamp assembly (see
above illustration).
4. Pull the headlamp assembly evenly away
from the front of the vehicle to access the
bulb sockets.
5. Rotate the socket counter-clockwise and
pull it out of the headlamp assembly. Do
not shake the bulb socket when remov-
ing it.
6. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
7. Follow the instructions in reverse order to
install new bulb.Headlamp mounting nuts and bolt
torque: 36 to 47 in-lb (4.1 to 5.3 Nzm)
FOG LIGHTS
Replacing the fog light bulb
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
LIGHTS
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.
Headlamp assembly
High/Low 65/55 HB5 (9007)
Front turn signal 30 3457AK
Parking and cornering 27/8 4157K or 3157K
Side marker 3.8 194
Front fog light 37.5 881L
Rear combination light:
Turn signal: 27 3156K
Stop/Tail 27/8 3157K
Back-up 18 921
License plate light 5 168
High-mounted stop light 18 921
Interior light 8 68
Map light 10 578
Trunk light 3.4 158
Glove box light (if so equipped) 1.1 658
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