I can't seem to reach them- any suggestions?

 

Did ya try taking off the splash guards?

This write-up is for a 2002-2003, but it might be similar:

http://www.moodym.com/maxima/tech/foglight.html

 

This should do:
http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/

 

If Its Like 02 Pull Wheel Off Makes It Easy To Get At

 

minor detail... its a 2000- all the links seem to be for 02-03. Sorry but does anyone have suggestions for a 00?

 

Pull back the splash guard under the housing. you will see a bolt that threads into the bottom of the housing, take it out. Then there is a white plastic piece on top of the housing that you need to just push out of its hole and then the housing comes right out. the rest is pretty simple, I would just put your hand in front of the light when you push it out because it can hit the ground and break.

 

is the process the same for an AE with a front lip?

 

I would think so, I dont have a lip so I cannot tell you for sure.