I own a 1998 SE and it seems that at one time, before I purchased my car the right headlight may have exploded.
What I have now is broken glass, and a haze around the reflective portion inside the housing.
Is there any way of openning and cleaning/polishing the inside of the housing without running the risk of moisture getting inside, or am I looking at buying a new housing.

Thanks in advance.

 

You can clean the inside of the housing with soap and water. Let it dry completely. If you want to buy one, they are about $100 for the reflector type.

 

i am thinking about getting a new headlight assembly for both sides (99 max). any idea on where to get these for cheap?

 

try searching an internet junkyard database...www.copartfinder.com is one of many.

 

I got my headlight housing from:

http://www.nissanparts.cc/

They have pretty good prices and prompt delivery.

 

go to www.autodirectsave.com best prices for headlights and anything else for the max!

 

another site is www.tustinnissan.com.....try that...

 

go to this thread and ask Tustin directly.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=64024

 

I have the same problem on the max I just got. I was looking at it today and it looks like there are shiny metal clips holding the clear lens to the backing housing. I didn't have time to take it apart, I rewired my blinkers and fogs instead, but if I do it this weekend I will post here how it went and what you need to do.
tED

 

My fear is that if I open the lens, it will start getting moisture inside, not only making it look worse, but running the risk of blowing another bulb. I saw the clips too and it looks like there is some sort of sealer holding the lens on.
I was thinking of removing the bulb and trying to vacuum the glass out. But as far as the haze around the reflective part, not sure what I could do.
Good luck taking your's apart, and let us know how it turns out.