Nissan 26296-8990A Bulb

To replace the exterior lights, begin by identifying the socket from the engine compartment of the bulb in the headlight housing, and to get to the left side bulbs, one needs to get rid of the air filter resonator in the 2013 and early models. Twist the bulb sockets anti-clockwise then cover if required, to remove it then take out the bulb from the holder while the procedure of installation is the opposite of that of removal. For rear turn signal, brake, tail, and side marker lights, open the liftgate and remove the inner trim access panel for 2013 and earlier models or the side spoiler bolts for 2014 and later non SEL models. Deprogram the electrical connectors, pull out the screws from the compartment of the housing assembly, turn the housing towards the rear of the car, and by turning the bulb holder anti-clockwise, it can be removed easily. Liftgate back-up lights are accessed by poping open the liftgate, thereafter, the trim panel is removed, the housing of the back-up light is unscrewed, the electrical connector is disconnected, and lastly, the bulb is replaced. Fog lights have the Body Control Module hence, the lighting switch needs to be in the correct position for them to work; To replace the bulb one has to remove fasteners at inner fender, the splash shield then connected to the electrical connector before turning the holder anti-clockwise. Regarding the fog light aiming, the tire must be properly inflated, and the vehicle must be properly positioned, then a small screw located at the back of the bumper is changed. The removal of the license plate light can be done by taking out the trim panel, then removal of the mounting screws if you have a car model except the Select, pushing on the housing of the light to the right side and detaching the electrical connector then eliminating the bulb. Brake light assembly is located on the higher part of the car and to access it, the liftgate must be opened, the electrical connector must be disconnected and the screws or fasteners will have to be removed based on the model year. For the interior light bulbs, the lens is popped off and the bulb is taken out while for the instrument cluster illumination, the whole cluster has to be changed. As for the other procedures, typical bulb removal procedures are followed all through.

To replace the front parking and turn signal lights, remove the grille, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to pull it out, and then remove the bulb from the holder before reversing the process for installation. For the front side marker lights, detach the rubber fender shield, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise, remove the bulb, and reinstall in reverse order. For the rear turn signal and side marker lights, open the liftgate, remove the taillight trim panel, take out the taillight assembly, twist the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove the bulb, and reinstall in reverse order. For fog lights, detach the plastic inner fender liner, disconnect the electrical connector, turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove the bulb, and reinstall in reverse order. For the license plate light, remove the liftgate trim panel, twist the bulb socket counterclockwise to pull it out, remove the bulb, and reinstall in reverse order. The high-mounted stop light uses LEDs and requires the entire unit to be replaced if it doesn't light; pry off the access panel, disconnect the wiring, and remove the mounting nuts before reinstalling in reverse order. For back-up lights, remove the liftgate trim panel, take out the mounting nuts and clip, pull the housing out, turn the bulb holder counterclockwise to remove the bulb, and reinstall in reverse order. Interior lights are replaced by prying off the lens, pulling the bulb straight out, replacing it, and snapping the lens back in place; for the trunk light, release the tab on the lens to pivot it open for bulb replacement. Instrument cluster illumination issues require replacing the entire cluster if any individual components fail.

Remove the rear trim panel from the trunk interior by taking out the plastic fasteners. Then, unclip the trunk interior liner to access the rear taillight assembly.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

You should avoid touching the bulb surface because the oil from your fingers can cause overheating and premature failure. If the bulb is touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol.

The first step for low beam bulb replacement is to remove the rubber fender shield from the engine compartment to access the low beam headlight bulb.