A couple of months ago one of my headlights was not working. I hit the side fender and it came back on. Just yesterday the same thing happened. This time I wasn't so lucky. Think I have a wire lose or some thing of the nature. Is the bumper cover hard to remove? I would like to handle this myself. Last time I had my lights changed it cost me $200. Thx!!

2005 SE / Passenger Side

 

The front bumper is not hard to remove and can be removed with just a Philip's screw driver.

Start by removing the grill and all the clips around it for the bumper. Then remove the single screw(2 total) on both sides close to the tires underneath the bumper. Then pull the fender liner loose enough to get your hand in and remove two more screws(4 total) on both sides. Then the bumper will come free and rest on the ground in front of the car.

Should take you about 20 minutes the first time you remove it. 10 minutes every time after that.

 

Thx. I did that earlier. My new problem, I some how broke one of the clips to the assembly that holds the bulb into place. Now the after all this work I have this. Do you know where I can find another one?

 

I'm guessing you have halogen headlights? If so, search for Maxima retainer ring on eBay.

 

Thx for the info. Have been trying to figure out the name for the item. Found it on ebay. This forum is the shiznit. Thx again.

 

yes it is, and this is a common problem people are having when working on the headlights. That retaining ring is cheaply made and poorly designed on top of it.