Nissan Qashqai low beam bulb replacement

Launched in 2012, the Nissan Qashqai Road Lighting System works as a spectacular lighting solution, allowing the driver to see the route in detail without disturbing oncoming traffic with excessively bright light.

 

However, at any inopportune moment, the dipped beam can burn out.

Let's consider when it should be replaced, what modifications it has, what are the main stages of removal and installation, followed by headlight adjustment, and in what cases it is possible to repeat this situation.

When it is necessary to change low beam lamps on Nissan Qashqai

Replacing the dipped beam with a Nissan Qashqai-2012 is required not only because of damage to its working element, but also due to the following circumstances:

1. Interruptions in brightness (flicker).
2. Deterioration in lighting power.
3. One of the headlight bulbs is out of order.
4. The technical parameters do not correspond to the operating conditions.
5. Updating the appearance of the car with the replacement of the optical system.

At the same time, the absence of low beam is not always a burned out lamp. Lighting equipment on the 2012 Nissan Qashqai may not work for the following reasons:

1. Fuse blown.
2. Disconnection of conductors in the onboard circuit.
3. A technically illiterate light bulb is mounted in a cartridge.

Important! Before starting work on replacing the car's electrical system, including the dipped beam, with a Nissan Qashqai, it is imperative to turn off the network. The easiest way to do this is to disconnect the negative battery terminal. Although the voltage is small (12 volts) and electric shock is unlikely, the resulting short circuit can damage wiring and other electronic components and, as a result, lead to costly repairs.

Comparison of the best lamps for Nissan Qashqai: the brightest and most durable

In the manufacture of Nissan Qashqai 2012, 55 H7 type lamps were installed. The first digit of the abbreviation means the power of the device, expressed in watts. The second parameter is the base type.

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Among the brightest and most durable, not requiring long-term replacement, the following types of bulbs are installed on a car of this model:

Modification	Feature	Classification
Clean Light Bosch	Versatile, good alternative to standard lamps, economical	4 of 5
Philips LongLife EcoVision	Low price and good service life	4 of 5
Bosch xenon blue	The main feature is a bluish tint of the light flux, good brightness	4 of 5
Philips Vision Extreme	High quality, super bright, expensive	5 of 5

Removal and installation

To properly replace a burned-out dipped beam with a new one on a Nissan Qashqai-2012 car, you must first perform a sequence of actions. To do this, you will need to prepare materials and tools in advance, disassemble the headlights technically correctly without violating the instructions, and independently adjust the system upon completion of assembly. Let's consider in detail how to do it yourself.

Preparatory stage

The procedure for replacing the low beam on the Nissan Qashqai-2012 is preceded by the preparation of tools and materials:

1. Handy flat head screwdriver.
2. New/clean cotton gloves.
3. New headlight bulb.

Advice! No less attention should be paid in preparation for the safety of repair work. To do this, the car must be installed on a flat area, fixing it on the handbrake, speed and a special locking block under the wheel. You should also de-energize the on-board electrical system by turning off the ignition and removing the negative terminal of the battery.

Step by step guide

You can properly replace the low beam bulb on your Nissan Qashqai by following these steps:

1. Using a flat blade screwdriver, loosen and remove the clips (without too much force) that hold the air filter system tube.
2. Move the disconnected pipe to the side so that it is more convenient to carry out repair work in the future.
3. Having reached the back of the headlight, it is necessary to dismantle a special coating designed to protect the inside of the optics from moisture and dust.
4. Pull out the chassis and disconnect the dipped beam lamp, installing a new one in its place (do not touch the glass surface of the device with bare fingers - wear cotton gloves).
5. Return the landing nest to its place, closing it with a protective cover.
6. Install the air filter tube.

Before proceeding to check the serviceability of the repaired dipped beam on Qashqai, you must not forget to restore the on-board electronics to working order, in particular, put the terminal back on the battery.

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Headlight adjustment

Any adjustment of the headlights after replacing the low beam on a Nissan Qashqai - 2012 car is best done in a professional service. To perform this procedure with your own hands, you must follow the following algorithm:

1. Unload the vehicle and equalize the pressure in the tires to the factory value.
2. Load the car with the tank full and the reference ballast in the trunk, and also not in the driver's seat, weighing about 70-80 kg.
3. Park the vehicle on a level surface ten meters from the wall.
4. Set the headlight range control to zero with the engine running.
5. When adjusted according to special markings on the wall, the light rays should be directed to the intersection of straight lines.

Important! On the Nissan Qashqai, each dipped beam headlight has special adjustment screws, on the left and right sides, that perform the functions of adjusting the beam of light vertically and horizontally.

Possible causes of re-burnout

Secondary burnout of a light bulb on a Nissan Qashqai may be due to marriage or improper installation. For example, if hands touch the glass surface during installation, this will disrupt the recovery processes inside and rapidly deteriorate its brightness mechanism. In addition, the safety device may fail or the cable break.

Main conclusions

Replacing the low beam on a Nissan Qashqai - 2012 car is necessary if the following symptoms are detected:

1. The lamp starts flashing randomly.
2. The luminous flux is reduced.
3. Light characteristics do not correspond to operating conditions.
4. Restyling of the car with the replacement of headlights.

To reinstall a burned-out light bulb in a new one in Nissan Qashqai, you will need a flat screwdriver, cotton gloves, compliance with safety regulations, and strict adherence to the instructions. After replacement, it may be necessary to adjust the optics, which can be done both in the service and on your own. Re-burnout often occurs when installation rules are not followed (finger contact with the surface of your glass) or wiring malfunctions, as well as marriage.