How to Replace Headlights 09-10 Nissan Rogue

Difficulty: Advanced · About 90 min · Nissan Rogue

Replace and aim the headlight assembly, including removing the front bumper, on a 2009-2010 Nissan Rogue.

Steps

1. Remove the front bumper

   Pop the eight plastic clips off its top with a trim tool, pry the clip from each wheel liner, remove the 10mm bolt inside each liner, remove the six plastic pins along the bumper's bottom and the three T20 bolts on each side, disconnect the fog light harnesses if equipped, then pull the bumper forward off the car.

2. Remove the old headlight

   Remove its three top 10mm bolts and the bottom 10mm nut and bolt, lift it out, then disconnect its electrical connectors.

3. Install the new headlight

   Connect the electrical connectors, line it up using its locating stud, then refit the three top bolts and the bottom nut and bolt.

4. Reinstall the bumper

   Lift it into place, pop its tabs in, press the eight top clips back on, insert each wheel well's 10mm bolt, push the liners into place and their clips, refit the three T20 screws on each side, then line up the bumper with the air dam and insert the six bottom clips.

5. Aim the headlights

   Mark the low beam's center with a dry-erase marker and measure its height, mark both headlight centers on a dark flat surface and draw a line between them, back the car up 25 feet, turn the lights on, then adjust the passenger screw until its beam sits two inches below the line and the driver screw until its beam sits four inches below it.

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