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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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Replace headlight bulbs 2000 max

looking for help on how to replace the bulbs on my max i have seen that there is a cover over the end, just need to know how to remove and install new bulbs.
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Myfirstnissan
looking for help on how to replace the bulbs on my max i have seen that there is a cover over the end, just need to know how to remove and install new bulbs.
Ok, since you're a I'll be kind. The bulb connects to the harness - remove that first. Then you will have to remove the moisture seal (the rubber cover), then a set of clips, and viola - yoiu're done.

Ummmm...when you bought the car you DID get an owner's manual, right? You might want to try there...
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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just as a supplement to above... unplug the harness from the bulb then you should pull the raised tab on the black rubber cover around the harness. it will pull completely out then look for 2 wings of a silver clip. hold and push them together and it will pull back. pull the bulb out and slide in the new one. be sure not to touch the glass of the new one and use some bulb grease to make getting it out easier if you have to in the future. squeeze the clips again and push into the headlamp and it should lock. put the cover back on and make sure it is tight. test it and check hi/low beam.
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by sloppymax
just as a supplement to above... unplug the harness from the bulb then you should pull the raised tab on the black rubber cover around the harness. it will pull completely out then look for 2 wings of a silver clip. hold and push them together and it will pull back. pull the bulb out and slide in the new one. be sure not to touch the glass of the new one and use some bulb grease to make getting it out easier if you have to in the future. squeeze the clips again and push into the headlamp and it should lock. put the cover back on and make sure it is tight. test it and check hi/low beam.
Versed much better than mine - good write up!
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Thx guys all done
Old Feb 19, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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any tips on aiming the lights, mine seem to be pretty good but could be better
Old Jan 6, 2023 | 08:27 PM
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Can't remove '01 Maxima headlight harness clip

Originally Posted by sloppymax
just as a supplement to above... unplug the harness from the bulb then you should pull the raised tab on the black rubber cover around the harness. it will pull completely out then look for 2 wings of a silver clip. hold and push them together and it will pull back. pull the bulb out and slide in the new one. be sure not to touch the glass of the new one and use some bulb grease to make getting it out easier if you have to in the future. squeeze the clips again and push into the headlamp and it should lock. put the cover back on and make sure it is tight. test it and check hi/low beam.
Anyone have any tips on how to remove the harness clip to the headlight bulbs? I've read many threads saying that it may just hold on with friction but my index finger and thumbs are literally raw from trying to pull off/wiggle the clips off so that I can remove the rubber boot to give way to the retainer ring. If there is a pressure clip/lock... I can't see it. ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. 🙏
Old Jan 12, 2023 | 07:09 PM
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Got that green lock on that connector? press it hard or spray it with WD40 and then press it! Possibly full of grit and grime!
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