Maintenance and do-it-yourself

Exterior and interior lights

~1min read
* Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest

* Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.

1. Headlight assembly.

1. Headlight assembly.

2. Map light.

3. Rear personal lights.

4. Fog light (if so equipped).

5. Step light.

6. High-mounted stop light (Type A).

7. Trunk light.

8. High-mounted stop light (Type B).

9. License plate light.

10. Rear combination light.

Replacement procedures
Replacement procedures

All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, lamp and/or cover.

Indicates bulb installation.Indicates bulb removal.

Indicates bulb installation.

Front personal/map lights
Front personal/map lights

Use a cloth (1) to protect the housing.

Vanity mirror light
Vanity mirror light

Use a cloth (1) to protect the housing.

Step light
Step light

Use a cloth (1) to protect the housing.

Rear personal light
Rear personal light

Use a cloth (1) to protect the housing.

Trunk light
Trunk light

Test yourself

A quick Nissan Maxima quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.