Nissan 26296-8990D Bulb

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To replace the exterior lights, begin by identifying the socket from the engine compartment of the bulb in the headlight housing, and to get to the left side bulbs, one needs to get rid of the air filter resonator in the 2013 and early models. Twist the bulb sockets anti-clockwise then cover if required, to remove it then take out the bulb from the holder while the procedure of installation is the opposite of that of removal. For rear turn signal, brake, tail, and side marker lights, open the liftgate and remove the inner trim access panel for 2013 and earlier models or the side spoiler bolts for 2014 and later non SEL models. Deprogram the electrical connectors, pull out the screws from the compartment of the housing assembly, turn the housing towards the rear of the car, and by turning the bulb holder anti-clockwise, it can be removed easily. Liftgate back-up lights are accessed by poping open the liftgate, thereafter, the trim panel is removed, the housing of the back-up light is unscrewed, the electrical connector is disconnected, and lastly, the bulb is replaced. Fog lights have the Body Control Module hence, the lighting switch needs to be in the correct position for them to work; To replace the bulb one has to remove fasteners at inner fender, the splash shield then connected to the electrical connector before turning the holder anti-clockwise. Regarding the fog light aiming, the tire must be properly inflated, and the vehicle must be properly positioned, then a small screw located at the back of the bumper is changed. The removal of the license plate light can be done by taking out the trim panel, then removal of the mounting screws if you have a car model except the Select, pushing on the housing of the light to the right side and detaching the electrical connector then eliminating the bulb. Brake light assembly is located on the higher part of the car and to access it, the liftgate must be opened, the electrical connector must be disconnected and the screws or fasteners will have to be removed based on the model year. For the interior light bulbs, the lens is popped off and the bulb is taken out while for the instrument cluster illumination, the whole cluster has to be changed. As for the other procedures, typical bulb removal procedures are followed all through.

When renewing a bulb, disconnect the battery negative terminal, be cautious of hot bulbs, and ensure clean metal-to-metal contact between the bulb and its holder, cleaning off any corrosion or dirt. For bayonet-type bulbs, ensure the live contacts are secure against the bulb. Always use a bulb of the correct rating and handle it with a tissue or clean cloth to avoid skin contact, which can cause rapid failure; if touched, clean with methylated spirit. For headlight bulbs, disconnect the wiring connector, remove the protective cover, and pivot the retaining spring clip to withdraw the bulb. Install the new bulb correctly, secure it with the spring clip, and replace the cover. For the dipped beam, remove the protective cover, rotate the bulbholder anti-clockwise, disconnect the wiring, and install the new bulb by turning it clockwise. For the main beam, follow a similar process but rotate the bulbholder clockwise to remove and anti-clockwise to install. For sidelights, disconnect the wiring, twist the bulbholder to remove, and fit the new bulb. For front indicators, twist the bulbholder anti-clockwise, remove the bulb, and fit the new one. For the front foglight, remove the inner wheel arch liner, disconnect the wiring, and turn the bulbholder anti-clockwise to remove the bulb. For rear lights, open the tailgate, undo the retaining bolts, withdraw the light unit, and turn the bulbholder anti-clockwise to remove the bulbs. For the rear fog light, extract the plastic rivet, pull down the bumper, and turn the bulbholder anti-clockwise to remove the bulb. For the number plate light, unclip the light unit, turn the bulbholder anti-clockwise, and pull the bulb to remove it, then fit the new bulb.