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    Posted: 30 Jan 2012 at 4:51pm
Hi,

I just bought a nissan primera p12, year 2003, 1.8 litre petrol a couple of months ago. For some reason the headlight bulbs have gone dead one after the other within a span of couple of weeks. Im thinkin of replacing them myself, i already bought the bulbs (H4), but now need some guide explaining how to really go about replacing the bulbs. (pictures would be highly appreciated)

I checked the how-to section but didnt find my answer there...sorry if it has been asked before.

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Bulbs can blow if the battery is tired and not charging up efficiently as then the alternator output can get a bit out of control.  No idea about changing them as I'm a P11 owner, but I can't see it being very difficult.  WikiAnswers has some info:-
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_replace_the_headlight_bulb_located_on_a_Nissan_primera_p12
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Hi Safi and a big welcome to NPOCWave
 
I have edited your thread title and made sure it starts with "Nissan Primera P12" - Please keep on top of that (it is explained in our forum rules):

http://www.npoc.co.uk/forum/forum-guidelines-rules_topic2.html?FID=1&PR=3

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Hi,

Thanks guys. I followed the link given in the reply above, and as mentioned it was a 5 minute job.

So just to clarify a few points for anyone else who might be looking for this info:

+ i didnt disconnect the battery terminals
+ start my figuring out which bulb you have to replace, and then take off the rubber dust cover behind it. Comes off just by pulling a bit on the edges.
+ once the dust cover is off, you see two wires going into the back of a black plastic connector. YOu dont see the bulb at this point, since its on the other side of this connector.
+ rotate the connector with your fingers counter clockwise. It will come out almost instantly. You may need to apply force to get it to rotate. Its almost like opening a coke bottle :p
+ once the connector is free, it comes out of the headlamp, along with the bulb.
+ just pull the bulb straight out (no rotation here) of the connector.
+ put it new bulb, put the connector back to the socket and rotate clockwise this time to get it to fit in. Put the dust cover back.
+Replacing the cars left headlamp is a bit more easier cause you get more space to maneuver your hands, the right headlamp has the windscreen cleaning liquid bottle right behind it so a little less room, but still manageable. :)

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The low beam light requires H4 headlight bulb, the high beam light requires H7 bulb.
You can go for the neon/xenon or whatever if you wish ofcourse :)

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Hi--
I am from Finland and few months before i was buying Nissan primera p-12 and i like my car.I have small problem when i bought my car with car i got user's guide book but unfortunately it is in Finish language so its so difficult for me to understand.I will be so happy if i will get download link of user's guide of nissan primera in English.My car model is 2005.Help me please-----
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Hi,
If you are replacing right hand side dip headlight bulb, the washer bottle filler spout comes out to allow better access.   Just turn it anticlockwise 20 degrees and pull:  it attaches bayonet style.   With this out of the way the bulb change is easy.
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I recommend you download the free electronic service manual following the link below

http://www.npoc.co.uk/forum/nissan-primera-factory-service-manuals_topic29493.html
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