How do you replace the headlight bulb on a 2006 Nissan Altima?

Answer 1

HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM (XENON) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove headlamp. Turn the plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock it. Unlock the retaining spring and remove the bulb from the headlamp. Install in reverse order of removal. CAUTION: After installing the bulb, be sure to install the plastic cap securely to ensure watertightness. HEADLAMP (OUTER SIDE), FOR LOW BEAM (HALOGEN) Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove headlamp. Turn the plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the bulb terminals. Unlock the retaining spring and remove the bulb from the headlamp. Install in reverse order of removal. CAUTION: After installing the bulb, be sure to install the plastic cap securely to ensure watertightness. HEADLAMP (INNER SIDE), FOR HIGH BEAM Remove headlamp. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. Installation is reverse order of removal. Removal and Installation REMOVAL Remove the front fascia. Refer to"FRONT BUMPER" . Ensure lighting switch is OFF. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the headlamp mounting bolts. Pull the headlamp toward the front of the vehicle, disconnect connectors, and remove from vehicle. INSTALLATION Install in the reverse order of removal, taking care of the following point. Headlamp mounting bolts: Tightening Torque: 4.4 - 6.4 N.m (0.45 - 0.65 kg-m, 39 - 56 in-lb) DISASSEMBLY Turn the low beam plastic cap counterclockwise to unlock and remove it. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove it (xenon). Disconnect the electrical connectors from the bulb terminals (halogen). Unlock the retaining springs and remove the low beam bulb. Release the ballast (ignitor) and remove from the plastic cap (xenon). Turn the high beam lamp socket counter clockwise to unlock and remove it. Turn the front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it. Remove the front turn signal lamp bulb from its socket. ASSEMBLY Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.