2000 NISSAN XTERRA headlight bulb

8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions .......................................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ....................8-3
Engine cooling system ...........................................8-5
Checking engine coolant level ...............................8-5
Changing engine coolant .......................................8-6
Engine oil ...............................................................8-9
Checking engine oil level .......................................8-9
Changing engine oil .............................................8-10
Changing engine oil filter .....................................8-12
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) ......................8-13
Temperature conditions for checking ATF............8-13
Power steering fluid..............................................8-14
Brake and clutch fluid...........................................8-15
Window washer fluid ............................................8-16
Battery ..................................................................8-16
Jump starting ........................................................8-17
Drive belts ............................................................8-18Spark plug replacement .......................................8-19
Air cleaner housing filter ......................................8-20
Wiper blades ........................................................8-22
Parking brake check.............................................8-24
Brake pedal ..........................................................8-24
Brake booster .......................................................8-25
Clutch pedal .........................................................8-26
Fuses ....................................................................8-27
Multi-remote controller battery replacement ........8-28
Light bulbs ............................................................8-29
Headlights ............................................................8-29
Bulb replacement .................................................8-30
Front fog light bulb replacement
(if so equipped) ....................................................8-33
Wheels and tires ..................................................8-34
Four-wheel drive models ......................................8-37
ZX

FCC Notice:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer for com-
pliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry
Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference re-
ceived including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.HEADLIGHTS
The headlight is a semi-sealed beam type
which uses a replaceable headlight (halo-
gen) bulb.
CAUTION
OHigh pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
OWhen handling the bulb, do not
touch the glass envelope.
Replacing the headlight bulb
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Disconnect the negative (2) battery
cable.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from
the rear end of the bulb.
4. Push down the spring retainer.
5. Remove the headlight bulb. Do not shake
or rotate the bulb when removing it.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
OBe sure the lip of the bulb socket
contacts the headlight body.
DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB.
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LIGHT BULBS
Do-it-yourself8-29
ZX

CAUTION
OUse the same number and wattage
as originally installed:
Wattage 65/45
Bulb No. HB1/9004*
*: Always check with the Parts Depart-
ment at an authorized NISSAN dealer
for the latest parts information.
OAiming is not necessary after replac-
ing the bulb.
ODo 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.
OWhen aiming adjustment is neces-
sary, contact an authorized NISSAN
dealer.BULB REPLACEMENT
Item Wattage (W) Bulb No.*
Front combination light:
Turn signal light 27 1156NA
Parking light 3.8 194
Rear combination light:
Turn signal 27 3157NAk
Stop/Tail 27/7 3057k
Back-up 16 921
License plate light 3.8 168
Fog light 35 H3
Dome light 8 68
Map light 10 578
High-mounted stop light 12.8 912
*: Always check with the Parts Department at an authorized NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.
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ZX

H
Hazard warning flasher switch .................. 2-18
Headlight and turn signal switch ............... 2-14
Headlights .................................................. 8-29
Heater
Heater and air conditioner controls ........ 4-3
Heater operation ..................................... 4-4
Hood release ............................................... 3-9
Hubs
Auto-lock free-running hubs ................. 5-20
I
Ignition switch .............................................. 5-6
Indicator lights and chimes (See warning/
indicator lights and chimes) ......................... 2-7
Inside mirror ............................................... 3-17
Instrument brightness control .................... 2-17
Interior light and cargo light ....................... 2-24
J
Jack
Pantograph type ..................................... 6-6
Jump starting ............................................... 6-8K
Key ............................................................... 3-2
Keyless entry system (See multi-remote
control system) ............................................ 3-4
L
Labels
Air conditioner specification label ....... 10-14
Emission control information label...... 10-14
Engine serial number ......................... 10-13
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ............... 10-13
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate .................................................... 10-12
Warning labels (for SRS) ...................... 1-11
Light
Air bag warning light ............................. 1-11
Brake light (See stop light) ................... 8-30
Bulb check/instrument panel .................. 2-7
Bulb replacement.................................. 8-30
Headlight and turn signal switch .......... 2-14
Headlights ............................................. 8-29
Interior light and cargo light .................. 2-24
Light bulbs ............................................ 8-29
Spotlights (See map light) .................... 2-24
Warning/indicator lights and chimes....... 2-7
Lock
Child safety rear door lock ..................... 3-4
Door locks............................................... 3-2
Power door locks .................................... 3-3Rear door lock ...................................... 3-10
Luggage rack ............................................. 3-11
Luggage rack (see roof rack) .................... 3-11
Luggage rack (see roof rack with gear
basket) ....................................................... 3-11
Luggage (See vehicle loading
information) .............................................. 10-15
M
Maintenance
General maintenance ............................. 9-2
Inside the vehicle.................................... 9-3
Maintenance precautions ....................... 8-2
Outside the vehicle ................................. 9-2
Periodic maintenance schedules ............ 9-5
Seat belt maintenance.......................... 1-21
Under the hood and vehicle ................... 9-4
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) ............... 2-11
Manual windows ........................................ 2-25
Map lights .................................................. 2-24
Meters and gauges ...................................... 2-2
Mirror
Inside mirror.......................................... 3-17
Outside mirror control ........................... 3-15
Outside mirrors ..................................... 3-16
Multi-remote control system ........................ 3-4
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