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Replying to: alt08sl (May 08, 2008 6:41 pm) Since this is a new car, why don't you have the dealer do this repair? Its under warranty, you know... In any case, good luck! HEADLAMP CAUTION: • Do not touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily substances away from bulb. Do not touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned off, burning may result. • Do not leave bulb out of fog lamp reflector for a long time, dust, moisture, and smoke may affect performance of fog lamp. Removal 1. Disconnect negative battery cable. 2. Position the fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-19, "Removal and Installation" 3. Turn the headlamp bulb sockets counterclockwise to unlock and remove them (halogen). 4. Remove the plastic cover, disconnect the ignitor, unlock the retaining spring to unlock and remove the bulb (xenon only). 5. Turn the high beam lamp bulb socket counterclockwise to unlock and remove it. Installation CAUTION: After installing the bulb, be sure to install the plastic cap securely to ensure watertightness. EXT-19 REMOVAL 1. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to EXT-13, "Removal and Installation - Coupe". 2. Remove the screw from center mudguard. 3. Remove the fender protector screws and clips. 4. Remove the fender protector. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. EXT-13 REMOVAL 1. Remove the front fender protectors RH and LH. Refer to EXT-19, "Removal and Installation". 2. Remove the engine under cover. 3. Remove the RH and LH side under covers. 4. Remove the fog lamp if equipped. Refer to EXL-240, "Removal and Installation". 5. Remove the front bumper fascia clips and screws, then remove the front bumper fascia. EXT-14 [COUPE] FRONT BUMPER 6. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation". 7. Remove the front energy absorbing foam. 8. Remove the front bumper reinforcement and reinforcement bracket. 9. Remove the front bumper supports. INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal. EXL-240 REMOVAL The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. CAUTION: • Do not leave fog lamp assembly without bulb for a long period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering the fog lamp body may affect the performance. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly just before replacement bulb is installed. • Grasp only the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope. Touching the glass could significantly affect the bulb life and/or fog lamp performance. 1. Remove inner splash shield. 2. Position the fender protector aside. Refer to EXT-19, "Removal and Installation". 3. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connector. 4. Remove bolt from top of fog lamp. 5. Remove fog lamp.
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Replying to: alt08sl (May 08, 2008 6:41 pm) http://x.nissanhelp.com/forums/latest-uploads/4029-2008-nissan-altima-service-ma- nual.html |
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Replying to: busiris (May 08, 2008 9:25 pm) Alt08sl, let us know how it works out for you.
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have to do my first oil change on my altima v6 coupe. any tips, on how to get under the car and what to remove to get to the oil filter. on my 03 murano, it was pretty easy, only had to turn the wheels to the right to get access to the filter. thanks, rr70
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Replying to: roadrunner70 (May 27, 2008 7:18 pm)  That is worth the 10 or more so dollars they might charge me over and above dealer. At the same time, I am building a business relationship with a competent garage that might have to save my donkey at some future time for a major problem. My next question you is, if you do your own oil change, how are you going to dispose of the old oil?
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Replying to: skinsfan3 (May 27, 2008 7:37 pm) You have got to be kidding us! Doing your own oil change in 2008! So, what's wrong with changing your own oil? I do it on all my vehicles, except my BMW (its included for free in the first 4 years of ownership). Its a great way to "stay in touch" with your car, and to keep an eye on the mechanics, tires, CV joints/boots, etc...Of course, you have to be somewhat mechanically inclined to do the work. My next question you is, if you do your own oil change, how are you going to dispose of the old oil? I don't know where you live, but in South Carolina, any auto parts store is required by law to accept used motor oil/filters...it might even be a federal requirement. In addition, the county landfills accept used oil/filters as well. In both cases, there is no charge.
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Replying to: busiris (May 27, 2008 9:05 pm)
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Replying to: pat (May 09, 2008 1:31 am) |
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Replying to: skinsfan3 (May 28, 2008 6:50 am) In my earlier days, I restored several cars, including a 1939 Chevy Master 2-door coupe and a 1941 Dodge D-19 3-window business coupe to their original factory showroom conditions. Some folks golf for pleasure...I work on cars.
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Replying to: skinsfan3 (May 27, 2008 7:37 pm) Here in OH, I dump the used oil and filter to the shop I bought them. No charge. |
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