Black cover on back of headlights

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06-30-2002, 01:05 AM

Bjorn

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Black cover on back of headlights

I have a 2k2 Max GLE and when I popped the hood today I noticed that on one of my hid xenon lights there was a black cover covering the plug from the ballast. I could not find such cover on the passenger side light which I do believe was there before. Does anyone if the covers are necessary or of any consequences of not having it on? Also, does anyone know how much it would cost to replace that cover or if anyone had a spare from a broken housing they could sell? Thanks.

06-30-2002, 02:46 AM

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I dont know what cover you are talking about specifically.

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06-30-2002, 11:57 AM

Bjorn

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After you pop your hood and look at your headlamps from the back, in order to get to your xenon bulbs there s black cylindrical covering that you have to take off. I believe there is a orange warning sticker on the covering. After taking this covering off you see the plug from the ballast which I believe is red. After taking off the plug you see the back of the xenon bulb.

06-30-2002, 02:38 PM

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if it's what i think it is, i'm pretty sure it's weatherproofing. you may wanna replace it before water seeps in to your HID burners.

06-30-2002, 03:00 PM

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Originally posted by Bjorn
After you pop your hood and look at your headlamps from the back, in order to get to your xenon bulbs there s black cylindrical covering that you have to take off. I believe there is a orange warning sticker on the covering. After taking this covering off you see the plug from the ballast which I believe is red. After taking off the plug you see the back of the xenon bulb.

Oh that part. Yes you need it on both sides. Go order the other one. Very important to keep moisture out of the HID burners.

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07-01-2002, 12:15 AM

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Do you know where I can order it? Any aftermarket company or do I have to order it from Nissan Dealer? Thanks for your help.

07-01-2002, 01:06 AM

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Do you know where I can order it? Any aftermarket company or do I have to order it from Nissan Dealer? Thanks for your help.

Go to a dealer, it cant be that expensive. It is only a plastic cap. And no aftermarket is going to help you since it is a custom size and cap.

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