Lighting - Xenon Headlamp Service Info.

or go to http://www.safercar.gov.2010 Nissan-Datsun Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Technical Service Bulletin # 10-061A Date: 100629

Lighting - Xenon Headlamp Service Info.

Classification: EL10-021A

Reference: NTB10-061A

Date: June 29, 2010

XENON HEAD LAMP SERVICE

This bulletin has been amended. The Parts Information has been updated. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2005 - 2010 Nissan with xenon headlamps

IF YOU CONFIRM

A xenon headlamp is not functioning because of an issue inside the headlamp assembly (an internal issue),

ACTION

Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, follow the diagnostic and repair information for xenon headlamps.

NOTE:

^ In most cases, replacement of a bulb or HID control unit will solve the incident.

^ Do not replace the entire xenon headlamp assembly when a bulb or HID control unit is available to solve the incident, if one should occur.

CLAIMS INFORMATION

^ Reference the current Nissan Flat Rate Manual and use the appropriate claims coding for the repair performed.

^ For HID control unit replacement, use Operation Code RJ36AA.

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PARTS INFORMATION

NOTE:

^ The HID control unit includes a starter (xenon bulb socket). For some models, the starter is not replaceable. In this case, replace only the HID

control unit using the old starter.

^ Torque specification for the screw that holds the starter to the HID control unit is:

^ 1.3 - 1.7 Nm (0.13 - 0.17 k-gm, 12 - 15 in-lb)