2023 NISSAN SENTRA headlight bulb

1. Engine hood (P. 3-21)
2. Wiper and washer switch (P. 2-50)
3. Windshield (P. 8-18)4. Power windows (P. 2-70)
5. Doors (P. 3-4)
NISSAN Intelligent Key® (P. 3-7)
Keys (P. 3-2) 6. Mirrors (P. 3-28)
Side view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-16)
7. Tire pressure (P. 8-29) Flat tire (P. 6-3)
Tire chains (P. 8-37)
8. Headlight and turn signal switch
(P. 2-52)
Replacing bulbs (P. 8-25)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
(if so equipped) (P. 2-57)
9. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-59)
10. Front view camera (if so equipped)
(P. 4-16)
Refer to the page number indicated in
parentheses for operating details.
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EXTERIOR FRONT
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8 Do-it-yourself
Maintenance precautions.......................8-2
Engine compartment check locations ...........8-3
Engine cooling system ..........................8-4
Checking engine coolant level ................8-5
Changing engine coolant ....................8-5
Engine oil .......................................8-6
Checking engine oil level .....................8-6
Changing engine oil and oil filter ..............8-6
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid (if so equipped) ............................ 8-10
Brake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid ..........8-10
Brake fluid ................................... 8-10
Clutch (if so equipped) fluid ...................8-11
Windshield-washer fluid .........................8-11
Windshield-washer fluid reservoir ............8-11
Battery......................................... 8-13
Jump starting ............................... 8-14
Variable voltage control system ................8-15
Drive belt ....................................... 8-15
Spark plugs .................................... 8-16
Replacing spark plugs .......................8-16
Air cleaner ..................................... 8-17In-cabin microfilter
.......................... 8-17
Windshield wiper blades ........................8-18
Cleaning .................................... 8-18
Replacing ................................... 8-18
Brakes ......................................... 8-19
Fuses .......................................... 8-20
Engine compartment .......................8-20
Passenger compartment ...................8-22
Battery replacement ........................... 8-23
NISSAN Intelligent Key® ......................8-23
Lights .......................................... 8-25
Headlights .................................. 8-25
Turn signal bulb ............................. 8-26
Fog lights (if so equipped) ...................8-26
Exterior and interior lights ...................8-27
Wheels and tires ...............................
8-29
Tir

e pressure ................................ 8-29
Tire labeling ................................. 8-33
Types of tires ................................ 8-36
Tire chains .................................. 8-37
Changing wheels and tires ..................8-38

HEADLIGHTS
For additional information on headlight
bulb replacement, refer to the instructions
outlined in this section.
Replacing the halogen headlight
bulb (if so equipped)
CAUTION
• Aiming is not necessary af ter replac-
ing the bulb. When aiming adjust-
ment is necessary, it is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service. •
Do not leave the headlight assembly
open without a bulb installed for a
long period of time. Dust, moisture,
smoke, etc. entering the headlight
body may affect bulb performance.
Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly just before a replacement
bulb is installed.
• Only touch the base when handling
the bulb. Never touch the glass enve-
lope. Touching the glass could sig-
nificantly affect bulb life and/or
headlight performance.
• High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
• Use the same number and wattage
as shown in the chart.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the electrical connector.
3. Rotate the high beam bulb
OAcounter-
clockwise and remove bulb.
4. Rotate the low beam bulb
OBcounter-
clockwise and remove bulb.
Reverse instructions to install bulbs.
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Type A (if so equipped)
LIGHTS
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WARNING
Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit
or right af ter being turned off. Burning
may result.
CAUTION
• Do not touch glass surface of the bulb
with bare hands or allow oil or grease to
get on it to prevent damage to bulb.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the lamp
reflector for a long time because dust,
moisture, smoke, etc. may affect the
performance of the lamp.
• Fog may temporarily form inside the
lens of the exterior lights in the rain or
in a car wash. A temperature difference
between the inside and the outside of
the lens causes the fog. This is not a
malfunction. If large drops of water col-
lect inside the lens, it is recommended
that you visit a NISSAN dealer for
servicing.
Replacing the LED headlight bulb
(if so equipped)
If LED headlight bulb replacement is re-
quired, it is recommended that you visit a
NISSAN dealer for this service.
TURN SIGNAL BULB
To replace the turn signal bulb follow the
instructions listed in “Replacing the halo-
gen headlight bulb” (P. 8-25).
FOG LIGHTS (if so equipped)
For additional information on fog light bulb
replacement, refer to the instructions out-
lined in this section.
Replacing the fog light bulb
If fog light bulb replacement is required, it is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for this service.
CAUTION
• High pressure halogen gas is sealed
inside the halogen bulb. The bulb
may break if the glass envelope is
scratched or the bulb is dropped.
• When handling the bulb, do not touch
the glass envelope.
• Use the same number and wattage
as originally installed as shown in the
chart.
• Do not leave the bulb out of the fog
light for a long period of time as dust,
moisture and smoke may enter the
fog light body and affect the perfor-
mance of the fog light.
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EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS
ItemWattage (W)Bulb No.
Headlight assembly (Type A) (if so equipped) Low 55H11
High/Daytime running (Canada only) 65H9
Turn/Park 27/73457NAK
Side marker* ——
Headlight assembly (Type B) (if so equipped)* Low ——
High ——
Daytime running lights ——
Turn 27/73457NAK
Park ——
Side marker ——
Headlight assembly (Type C) (if so equipped)* Low ——
High ——
Daytime running lights ——
Turn/Park ——
Side marker ——
Front fog light (If so equipped) * ——
Door mirror turn signal light (If so equipped)* ——
Vanity mirror light (If so equipped)* 5W5W
Map lights* 8W8W
Room light* 8W8W
Trunk light* 3.4158
High-mounted stop light* ——
Rear combination light* Tail/Stop/Side marker 21/5W21/5W
Turn 21WY21W
Trunk lid lamp* Tail 5W5W
Back up 16W16W
License plate light* ——
* It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer for replacement.
Always check with the Parts Department at
a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts
information.
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1. Map light
2. Room light
3. Door mirror turn signal light(if so equipped)
4. Headlight assembly
5. Fog light (if so equipped)
6. High-mount stop light
7. Trunk light
8. License plate light
9. Rear combination light
Replacement procedures
All other lights are either type A, B, C or D.
When replacing a bulb, first remove the
lens, lamp and/or cover.
Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installation
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Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
(I-FCW).....................5-106Intelligent Key systemKey operating range............3-9Key operation................3-10Mechanical key................3-3Remote keyless entry operation. . . .3-13Troubleshooting guide.......3-16,3-17Warning signals...........3-16,3-17Intelligent Trace Control..........5-133Interior light...............2-74,2-75Interior trunk lid release...........3-22iPod® Player................. .4-56ISOFIX child restraints.............1-25
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Jump starting..............6-9, 8-14
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Key.........................3-2Key fob battery replacement........8-23Keyless entry
With Intelligent Key system
(See Intelligent Key system)
.......3-13KeysNISSAN Intelligent Key®........3-2,3-7NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System
keys..................... .3-3
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Labels
Air conditioner specification label. . .10-14C.M.V.S.S. certification label.......10-13Emission control information label. .10-13Engine serial number..........10-13F.M.V.S.S. certification label........10-13Tire and Loading Information label. .10-14Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.................... .10-12Warning labels (for SRS)..........1-65Lane Departure Warning (LDW).......5-29LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System...............1-25Launch bar menu................4-7License plate
Installing the license plate........10-15LightAir bag warning light........1-65, 2-12Brake light (See stop light)........8-27Bulb check/instrument panel......2-10Bulb replacement.............8-27Charge warning light............2-11Exterior and Interior lights........8-27Fog light switch..............2-59Fog lights..................8-26Headlight and turn signal switch. . . .2-52Headlight control switch.........2-52Headlights..................8-25Interior light..............2-74,2-75Light bulbs.................8-25Low tire pressure warning light.....2-13
Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light.............2-28, 2-43Spotlights (See map light)........2-75Trunk light..................2-76Lights......................8-25Map lights..................2-75Lock
Child safety rear door lock.........3-7Door locks................. .3-4Fuel-filler door lock opener lever. . . .3-23Power door locks...........3-5, 3-6Trunk lid lock opener lever........3-22Loose fuel cap warning........2-28,2-42Low fuel warning light.........2-28, 2-43Low tire pressure warning light.......2-13Low windshield-washer fluid
warning light..............2-28, 2-43Luggage (See vehicle loading
information)................. .10-16
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Maintenance
General maintenance...........9-2Inside the vehicle..............9-3Maintenance precautions.........8-2Outside the vehicle.............9-2Seat belt maintenance..........1-20Under the hood and vehicle.......9-4Maintenance requirements..........9-2Maintenance schedules............9-7Malfunction indicator light..........2-11Manual front seat adjustment........1-3
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