95 Maxima Corner Lights... HELP!!!!

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ahoran - 25 Jan 2005 23:45 GMT

Does anyone know how to change the bulbs for the corner lights in a 1995
Max? I had one person tell me that I needed to remove the screw at the
top that connects the light to the chassis and then it just pops off but
that is not working for me. Please help!!!

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BeeP - 26 Jan 2005 03:41 GMT

According to the pictures in my 95 Max owner manual, you remove the
screw at the top. Then pry with a screwdriver between the cornering
light and the headlight assembly to push the front of the cornering
light away from the car. Use a cloth around the screwdriver to
protect the lenses (and I would add: hold the assembly so it does not
fall down and scratch the paint. It will just dangle by the wire).
That should dislodge the cornering light assembly, so you can access
the bulb. Then it looks like you need to twist something near the base
to remove the bulb or perhaps a retaining ring.
Good luck.
Bob
95 SE Auto
89 SE Auto traded

> Does anyone know how to change the bulbs for the corner lights in a 1995
> Max? I had one person tell me that I needed to remove the screw at the
> top that connects the light to the chassis and then it just pops off but
> that is not working for me. Please help!!!

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ahoran - 26 Jan 2005 19:41 GMT

Bob,
thanks for the info but it still didnt work. I think that there is a clip
on the bottom of the light that is connected toward the bumper that I can
not seem to unhook. Do you have another suggestion? I am going to try
and crawl under the car and see if I can see anything that way. Thanks
again.

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BeeP - 27 Jan 2005 03:58 GMT

That is all I could think of, based on the sketchy illustrations in
the owner manual. Perhaps your fender or bumper has been tapped, and
is a little out of alignment, making the assembly hard to remove?
Bob

> Bob,
> thanks for the info but it still didnt work. I think that there is a clip
> on the bottom of the light that is connected toward the bumper that I can
> not seem to unhook. Do you have another suggestion? I am going to try
> and crawl under the car and see if I can see anything that way. Thanks
> again.

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Dean Dummitt - 27 Jan 2005 04:06 GMT

There is not a clip but a knob on the corner light that fits into a rubber
socket. Kind of hard to explain but once you see it you'll know exactly what
I'm talking about. As suggested before use a small flat tip screw driver to
slightly pry the corner light away from the headlight. You should be able
to see the knob and socket through the opening created. I then use the
screw driver to assist the knob out of the socket and the light then comes
right out.

hope this helps

> That is all I could think of, based on the sketchy illustrations in
> the owner manual. Perhaps your fender or bumper has been tapped, and
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> Thanks
>> again.

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Manas Tungare - 27 Jan 2005 14:40 GMT

Hi !

My 98 Maxima, when started in the cold, squeals a lot. I took it to the
dealer (for other things really (O2 sensor)) who tightened the belt and
told me it should be OK. It's not improved much ever since.

It seems to be related to the power steering, because the sound stops
for a while if I'm driving straight, and starts again when I turn to
either side (all within the first couple of minutes.)

Although I'm trying to get to the dealer ASAP (I'm no car expert), I
need to make a 4-hr (one-way) trip this weekend. If I don't get an
appointment, would you recommend it's safe to do so (of course, I
realize that this answer would be more of a guess, but I'd like your
opinion nevertheless.)

Everything else is in top condition, and this sound lasts only for about
a minute or two -- that too, only if it's exceptionally cold (sub-zero.)

Thanks in advance, :)

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OverlookingMars - 27 Jan 2005 15:46 GMT

> Hi !
>
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> it were my 98Max. I would get the belt replaced since the tighting has not
> fixed the problem. It just might be a bearing failing and not the belt.

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Manas Tungare - 27 Jan 2005 16:29 GMT

Thanks, OverlookingMars!

> I don't feel the belt is in danger of failing unless it kept slipping. If
> it were my 98Max. I would get the belt replaced since the tighting has not
> fixed the problem. It just might be a bearing failing and not the belt.

Well, that's what I want to do ASAP! The dealer said that it's been cold
around here, so that might have caused it and it should be safe to go
(of course, he added that he can't say for sure until he's seen it, but
he can't see it until Monday, so ...) :)

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Manas.

Cleanliness is next to impossible.
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ahoran - 27 Jan 2005 23:44 GMT

Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that I was going to have to put all
my body weight into getting this thing off. I got it though. Thanks for
all your help!

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