Need help replacing/repairing broken HID headlight lens on 03 Max
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Need help replacing/repairing broken HID headlight lens on 03 Max
Some fu**er hit me on the passenger side of my 03 Max and broke the right side headlight. The only damage appears to be on outer lens. The crack is large enough that I won't be able to seal it properly and make it air tight.
![](http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/maxxxxxxed/31.jpg)
Ignore all the nasty stuff on the car... I took the picture after it had just rained.
I called the dealer to find out if they sell just the headlight enclosure and he quoted $575 for the freaking enclosure... insane! The whole unit costs $700 if I wanted the bulbs with it.
I was just wondering if it would possible to buy just the outer lens? I can't find them anywhere.
I read up on one of the "how to's" on removing the outer lens. Now only thing I need to find is replacement lens (if they're sold seperately)... I am trying to fix this without buying an OEM or used headlight off ebay/car-parts.com.
I'd appreciate some advice.
Thanks.
![](http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i294/maxxxxxxed/31.jpg)
Ignore all the nasty stuff on the car... I took the picture after it had just rained.
I called the dealer to find out if they sell just the headlight enclosure and he quoted $575 for the freaking enclosure... insane! The whole unit costs $700 if I wanted the bulbs with it.
I was just wondering if it would possible to buy just the outer lens? I can't find them anywhere.
I read up on one of the "how to's" on removing the outer lens. Now only thing I need to find is replacement lens (if they're sold seperately)... I am trying to fix this without buying an OEM or used headlight off ebay/car-parts.com.
I'd appreciate some advice.
Thanks.
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His insurance accepted liability, but I am only getting about 70% compensation... there are other damages that occured internally to suspension, but it is hard to prove it happened after the accident. That's why I am trying to salvage this headlight so I can come up with some cash for other repairs.
I bought one on ebay, but I think its a stolen headlight because all the tabs are broken and it has a small crack on the lens too. I'll be sending it back.
I also tried car-parts.com, but most of the headlights there have some sort of damages on them...
I bought one on ebay, but I think its a stolen headlight because all the tabs are broken and it has a small crack on the lens too. I'll be sending it back.
I also tried car-parts.com, but most of the headlights there have some sort of damages on them...
Last edited by Maxxxed; 05-20-2008 at 11:33 AM.
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#7
Thanks! I will look into this. $400 is reasonable for a brand new unit. Definitely beats paying $700 to the stealer.
I also found this one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=160242303326
I also found this one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=160242303326
Last edited by Maxxxed; 05-20-2008 at 12:14 PM.
#8
Also, do you have a write-up on how to remove the actual headlight itself on 03 max? I removed the top two bolts off, but there is something else holding it back.
I had that Data Dots TSB done few years ago by the dealer. I don't know if that process involved additional reinforcement of the headlight assembly. Can someone point me what other bolts need to be removed? Thanks!
I had that Data Dots TSB done few years ago by the dealer. I don't know if that process involved additional reinforcement of the headlight assembly. Can someone point me what other bolts need to be removed? Thanks!
#10
Also, do you have a write-up on how to remove the actual headlight itself on 03 max? I removed the top two bolts off, but there is something else holding it back.
I had that Data Dots TSB done few years ago by the dealer. I don't know if that process involved additional reinforcement of the headlight assembly. Can someone point me what other bolts need to be removed? Thanks!
I had that Data Dots TSB done few years ago by the dealer. I don't know if that process involved additional reinforcement of the headlight assembly. Can someone point me what other bolts need to be removed? Thanks!
#12
i'd check the local yellowpages call some auto recyclers .. minimize the amount you pay and you can find some good condition oem units.
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"Right side is still usable, but left side is for parts only."
"The right one can be used it just has upper inside mount broke off."
#20
My 03 max doesn't have bolts like the below maxima . There are like these flat heads instead of bolts.Am i suppose to use a special tool to take them off . They are rusted and don't look like reg bolts
![](http://www.moodym.com/maxima/tech/images/battery-move.jpg)
Last edited by sureal00; 07-15-2008 at 06:04 AM.
#22
I would just yank the headlight out, makes everything easier to see......two bolts at the top a tab on the inner side...once you get the bolts off , just pull
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