How To Replace Headlight 03-07 Nissan Murano

Difficulty: Advanced · About 80 min · Nissan Murano

Replace a headlight bulb or the full headlight assembly, including removing the grille and fascia, on a 2003-2007 Nissan Murano.

Steps

1. Swap just a bulb

   Pop and secure the hood, reach behind the headlight assembly in the engine bay and twist and pull the bulb out, then unclip it from the harness and replace it.

2. Remove the plastic covers over the headlights

   Pry up their eight pins with a screwdriver.

3. Remove the front grille

   Reach behind its center, pull the tab, pull the grille off, then set it aside.

4. Loosen the fascia

   Remove the pins on top where the grille was, then remove the 10mm bolt in each wheel well securing the fascia's edges.

5. Remove the old headlight assembly

   Pull the loosened fascia out of the way and remove the four 10mm bolts around the headlight, remove the bracket securing it to the fascia, then unplug the bulbs and harness.

6. Install the new headlight assembly

   Plug in the bulbs and harness, clip the assembly into place and refit the plastic bracket securing the fascia to it, then tighten the four 10mm bolts.

7. Reassemble the front end

   Clip the fascia onto the headlight bracket and bolt and clip it back on completely, then clip the grille and plastic covers back into place.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.