Replacing lamps on a Nissan Qashqai 2007 - 2013

Nissan Qashqai is a popular crossover all over the world, produced from 2006 to the present. Produced by the Japanese concern Nissan, one of the largest in the world. Machines of this brand are highly reliable and easy to maintain. And also at an affordable price, combined with a stylish appearance. The car is also popular in our country. Moreover, since 2015, one of the factories in St. Petersburg has been assembling its second generation for the Russian market.

Brief information about the Nissan Qashqai:

It was first demonstrated as a new product in 2006, at which time mass production of the car began.

In 2007, the first Qashqais went on sale. By the end of that year, more than 100 thousand cars of this brand had already been successfully sold in Europe.

In 2008, production of the Nissan Qashqai+2 began, this is a seven-door version of the model. The version lasted until 2014, and was replaced by the Nissan X-Trail 3.

In 2010, production of the restyled model Nissan Qashqai J10 II began. The main changes affected the suspension and appearance of the car. Including, the optics have changed.

In 2011 and 2012, the model became one of the best-selling in Europe.

In 2013, the concept of the second generation of the J11 car was presented. The following year, a new version began to circulate.

In 2017, the second generation was restyled.

In Russia, production of the updated 2nd generation car began only in 2021.

Thus, there are two generations of Qashqai, each of which, in turn, underwent one restyling. Total - four versions (five if you take into account the seven-door version).

Despite the fact that significant changes concerned the appearance of the car, including its external optics, there are no fundamental internal differences. All models use the same types of lamps. The principle of replacing optics remains the same.

List of all lamps

The following types of lamps are used in Nissan Qashqai:

To replace the lamps yourself, you will need a simple repair kit: a small flat-head screwdriver and a medium-length Phillips screwdriver, a ten-point socket wrench and, in fact, replacement lamps. It is better to work with cloth (dry and clean) gloves so as not to leave marks on the surface of the glass of the lamps.

If there are no gloves, then after installation you should degrease the surface of the light bulbs with an alcohol solution and let it dry. Don't give up at this point. This is really very important. Why?

If you work with your bare hands, you will definitely leave fingerprints on the glass. Even if they are not visible to the naked eye, they are fatty deposits on which dust and other small particles will subsequently stick. The light bulb will shine more dimly than it could.

And most importantly, the stained area will become hotter, which will ultimately lead to the lamp burning out as quickly as possible.

Important! Before you begin, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

Lamps used in Qashqai

In this section we will answer the following question - what kind of light bulbs are used on Nissan Qashqai? The following shows the markings and power of the lighting components used on the Qashqai J10:

• H7 power (P) 55 W - two-contact cylindrical halogen flashlight for low and high beam;
• H8 (H11 depending on the specific configuration of the Qashqai). P = 55 W – L-shaped halogen light element with two contacts and a plastic base for fog lights;
• PY21W Р = 21 W – lights with orange glasses and a base with one contact for completing the front and rear turn signals, reverse and PTF lights;
• W5W with a power of 5 W and one contact, which is used to illuminate the interior, trunk and license plate. The glass has a yellow tint for use in side direction indicators;
• P21/5W Р = 21/5 W – a flashlight with two working spirals to ensure the operation of the brake light and side lights.

Front optics

Front head optics include low and high beams, dimensions, turn signals, and PTF.

dipped headlights

Before starting work, remove the protective rubber cover of the headlight unit. Then turn the cartridge counterclockwise and remove it. Remove the burnt out light bulb, replace it with a new one and carry out installation in the reverse order.

Important! Standard halogen lamps can be converted to similar xenon lamps. Its durability, as well as the brightness and quality of light are much higher. In the future, such light bulbs will have to be changed less often than incandescent lamps. The price, of course, is slightly higher. But the replacement pays for itself completely.

High beam headlights

You can change the high beam lamp in the same way as changing the low beam lamp. First remove the rubber casing, then unscrew the lamp counterclockwise and replace it with a new one.

parking lights

To replace the front signal, the cartridge is rotated clockwise (unlike most others, where the rotation is against the direction of the clock). Then the lamp is pulled out of it (it is here without a base) and replaced with a new one. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Turn signals

After dismantling the air duct, turn the socket counterclockwise and unscrew the light bulb in the same way. Put the new one in place and carry out installation in the reverse order of steps.

Installation of the side turn signal is carried out in the following sequence:

• gently press the turn signal in the direction of the headlights;
• remove the turn signal from the mounting socket (in this case, its body will simply hang on the socket with the wiring);
• turn the chuck to unhook the turn signal cover fastening;
• Carefully pull the light bulb out.

Carry out installation in reverse order.

Important! When dismantling the turn signal, low and high beam lamps in the left Nissan Qashqai headlight, you must first remove the air duct. You can read how to do this below.

1. A flat-head screwdriver will help you unhook the two hooked clips that secure the air duct.
2. Unfasten the air collector pipe from the plastic housing where the air filter is located.
3. Now you can easily disconnect the air collector.

After performing the necessary manipulations with the lamps, it is important not to forget to put it back, strictly observing the sequence. To service the right headlight, no additional manipulations are required; nothing obstructs access to it.

PTF

The front mudguard prevents the removal of the front fog lights. It is secured with four clips that can be easily removed with a flathead screwdriver. Then you need to do the following:

• Unfasten the power supply terminal for the fog lights by pressing the special plastic clamp;
• turn the cartridge counterclockwise approximately 45 degrees and pull it out;
• After this, remove the light bulb and insert a new, working light element.

Install the sidelight in the reverse order, not forgetting to replace the mudguard.

Professional replacement of Nissan Qashqai front lamp and reverse lamps

Side lights are designed to ensure the safety of the driver and pedestrians. These elements of the car are responsible for safety; they attract the attention of other drivers or pedestrians, for example, when turning or stopping the Nissan Qashqai on the side of the road or on the road itself. Also, in the dark, you can determine the size of the car by its dimensions. They are included in order not to create an emergency situation on the road or a possible traffic accident. In order for this element to work, the size bulb must be in working order. Front marker lights go by many names: sidelights, parking lamps, clearance lamps and more. They are located along the edges of the front part of the Nissan Qashqai vehicle.

Replacement of Nissan Qashqai front lamp and reverse lamps in our car services

Our car service repairs cars of various brands every day. Including Nissan Qashqai. Owners of this vehicle contact us with various questions. Among the requests for repairs is the replacement of headlight bulbs.

When contacting us, mechanics will provide the following range of services:

1. Diagnostics, during which all possible damage and malfunctions are identified;
2. Replacing a light bulb;
3. Replacement of the dimensions themselves, including replacement of the Nissan Qashqai front marker lamp;
4. Cleaning oxidized contacts;
5. Replacement or repair of associated damaged elements.

Why might it be necessary to replace a Nissan Qashqai's reverse lamp or front lights?

Manufacturers claim that the front marker light bulb is wear-resistant. Information on updating this element is indicated in the technical passport of the vehicle. But you should not completely rely on the specified data, since the duration of operation depends on certain factors:

• Mechanical damage;
• Installation of a low quality lamp;
• Errors made during the previous mount;
• Manufacturing defects;
• Depressurization and penetration of moisture into the lamp;
• Oxidation of contacts.

Reasons to replace the Nissan Qashqai reverse lamp:

• The light bulb has burned out;
• Oxidized contacts;
• Damage to fuses;
• Damage to the reverse sensor;
• The contacts on the headlight film have burned out.

Causes of front clearance malfunctions:

• Mechanical damage;
• Use of low quality parts;
• Errors made during the previous replacement.

Every driver should know these reasons to avoid problems in the future.

Signs indicating the need to replace Nissan Qashqai front marker lamps and reverse lamps

Determining the malfunction is quite simple; you just need to turn on the side lights. If one or both light bulbs do not work, then the Nissan Qashqai front marker lamps need to be replaced and you must contact service. You can also visually determine the presence of mechanical damage. The same can be said about the reverse lamps.

A sign of a faulty size is the incorrect operation of the light bulbs. Also, a visual inspection will confirm the presence of mechanical damage to the part. But you must contact the service center, since only qualified mechanics will be able to carry out competent diagnostics and determine the damage and causes of malfunctions.

How is the front lights and reversing lamps replaced at a service station on a Nissan Qashqai?

We regularly replace the front dimensions on Nissan Qashqai cars. The process looks like this:

1. Mechanics disconnect the wire from the battery terminal;
2. Remove the air intake;
3. Dismantle the socket with the lamp;
4. They take out the lamp itself;
5. Install a new part;
6. They put everything back together.

The process seems simple, but you need to contact the service in any case, since the problem may not be in the lamp, but in the size itself. This requires its replacement. Our experienced mechanics perform this procedure quickly and efficiently.

As for replacing reverse lamps, mechanics carry out this procedure as follows:

• Disconnect the wires from the minus terminal;
• Dismantle the lower part of the cladding;
• They take out a cartridge;
• Remove the light bulb;
• Install everything in reverse order.

All repair work must be carried out exclusively in a service center under the guidance of experienced specialists.

Fair pricing for Qashqai lamp replacement work

We regularly re-evaluate our services to ensure that prices are acceptable to most motorists.

In addition, it is important to remember that you cannot carry out the replacement yourself or delay troubleshooting. Such actions will lead to the lamp going out at one point, which will create an emergency situation on the road. This may result in a traffic accident.

Remediation is an expensive process compared to routine lamp replacement.

Quality guarantee for replacement of Nissan Qashqai lamps

In addition to fair prices and guaranteed quality, our advantages are as follows:

• The work is carried out by experienced and qualified mechanics;
• They use modern and professional equipment in the process;
• Only high-quality parts are installed;
• Carry out repairs or replacements quickly, within the specified time frame.

A vehicle breakdown causes a lot of inconvenience and problems. To avoid problems in the future, you need to follow our recommendations:

1. Regularly carry out a technical inspection of your Nissan Qashqai vehicle; this procedure can be performed in our service center;
2. Respond to emerging faults in a timely manner;
3. Install only high-quality materials;
4. Carry out repairs in our technical service department;
5. Try to avoid mechanical damage.

Proper operation of the vehicle will protect you while driving. And proper car care will extend its life.

Rear optics

Rear optics include side lights, brake lights, reverse signal, turning lights, rear PTF and license plate lights.

Rear dimensions

Replacing the rear marker lights is similar to replacing the front lights. The socket should be turned clockwise and the bulb should be pulled out and replaced with a new one. The light bulb is used without a base and can be easily dismantled.

Stop signals

To get to the brake light, you must first remove the headlight unit. The sequence of actions for replacing light elements is as follows:

• remove a pair of fixing bolts using a wrench and a 10mm socket;
• carefully pull the flashlight out of its socket in the car body, while the latches will resist;
• turn the headlight with its back side facing you to gain access to the dismantled elements;
• Unclip the terminal with wiring using a screwdriver, remove it and remove the rear optics;
• press the brake light holder lock and remove it;
• Press the lamp in its socket with light pressure, turn it counterclockwise, and remove it.

Install the new light signal and install all components in the reverse order.

Reverse

Here everything is a little more troublesome. In particular, to change the rear running lights, you will first have to remove the plastic trim of the rear door. This is not as difficult as it seems: it is attached with ordinary plastic clips. Then you need to do the following:

• unscrew the cartridge to the left;
• press the base tightly against the contacts of the cartridge, unscrew it against the movement of the clock and pull it out;
• insert a new light signal and carry out installation in the reverse order.

When replacing the reversing lights, you should also check the rubber seal ring. If it is in a dilapidated condition, it is worth replacing it.

Turn signals

Replacing rear turn signals is similar to replacing brake lights. It is also necessary to remove the headlight unit. But there are some differences. Sequencing:

• unscrew the two fixing bolts using a wrench and a size 10 head;
• carefully remove the lamp from its mounting socket in the machine body, while doing this, overcome the resistance of the latches;
• turn the headlight back towards you;
• unclip the power terminal clip using a screwdriver, pull it out and remove the rear optics;
• press the turn signal holder lock and pull it out;
• Turn the base counterclockwise and remove it.

Install all components in reverse order.

Rear fog lights

Rear fog lights should be changed as follows:

• remove the plastic casing of the flashlight by prying it off with a flat screwdriver;
• press the latch to detach the block with the flashlight power wires;
• rotate the cartridge counterclockwise approximately 45 degrees;
• remove the socket and replace the light bulb.

Carry out installation in reverse order.

License plate light

To replace the light bulb that illuminates the car's license plate, you must first remove the lamp. It is fixed with a latch on a spring, which must be pryed with a flat-head screwdriver to disengage it.

Then you need to separate the cartridge from the lampshade by turning it counterclockwise. The light bulb here is without a base. To change it, you just need to pull it out of the cartridge. And then install a new one in the same way.

In addition, LED brake lights are also located there. They can only be changed together with the rest of the device.

Where is the marker lamp located, its functions

Front and rear lights ensure the safety of both the vehicle and pedestrians. They light up in the dark when moving, and also remain on when the car is parked on the roadway or side of the road.

The main function of any size is to attract the attention of other drivers in the dark and show them the size of the car. During the daytime, these lighting elements are not used, since bright sunlight makes them dim and almost invisible.

The front marker lights must be white and remain on continuously at night and in poor visibility conditions. This instruction is contained in the traffic rules and must be followed by all drivers without exception.

The rear side lamps are also located on the same line and, according to the requirements, must be red.

Important! Tail lights, regardless of what type of lamps are installed in them, should not shine brighter than brake lights and direction indicators. And if for some reason one of the elements does not light, the violator may receive a fine.

If a malfunction is detected and the lights burn out, you should immediately replace the failed element. You can find many different videos on the Internet on how to replace a side lamp on different Nissan Qashqai models.

On Nissan Qashqai 2011–2012, as well as all other models, the front dimensions are located in the headlights.

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Salon

This applies to the exterior lighting of a car. There are also optics inside the car. This directly includes lamps for interior lighting, as well as for the glove compartment and trunk.

Interior lamps

In the front lighting fixture of the Nissan Qashqai interior there are three light bulbs covered with a plastic shade. To access them, you need to remove the lampshade. It is easy to pry off with your fingers. Then change the light bulbs. They are installed on spring contacts, so they can be easily removed. The rear light in the cabin is designed in a similar way.

Glove compartment lighting

The glove box light, being the least used, lasts a very long time. However, from time to time there is a need to replace it. This can be done through the side of the glove compartment. To do this, you need to remove the plastic side panel by carefully prying it from below with your fingers and pulling it towards you, and then down.

Put your hand into the vacated hole, feel for the socket with the light bulb and pull it out. Then change the light bulb and install all components in reverse order.

Important! If you replaced the factory incandescent lamps with similar LEDs, you must maintain the polarity when replacing them. If the lamp does not light up after reinstallation, it must be turned over.

Luggage compartment lighting

To remove the trunk light cover, you need to pry it off using a flat-head screwdriver. Then carefully unfasten the power cable. And also remove the diffuser lens secured with plastic fasteners. The light bulb here, just like in the cabin, is fixed with springs, so it can be easily pulled out. After replacing it with a new one, you should not forget to put everything else in its place.

Generally speaking, replacing optics, both external and internal, is one of the simplest milestones in self-service car maintenance. Even a beginner can handle such manipulations. And the simple diagrams proposed in this article will help you figure it out.

If any difficulties still arise, then YouTube will come to the rescue, where there is a wide variety of videos on this topic. And also be sure to watch the video on the topic below. Good luck with the optics replacement!

Replacing xenon lamps Nissan Qashqai / Nissan Qashqai

If you have burnt out or completely burned out the lamps in the low beam of your car, then contact us at the car service center at Melnikova, 5, where we will be happy to improve the quality of the headlights or additional lights, as did the owner of the Nissan Qashqai , who came to us with The right headlight had already burned out - the lamps needed to be replaced. The client wished to install standard xenon, as from the factory, so in this case we will install Osram Original D2 S xenon lamps .

Preparation

We hope that your workshop has all the appropriate tools to carry out various repairs, but in this case you will only need:

The materials you will need are a low beam lamp for a Nissan Qashqai. The most commonly used is Osram H7 12V 55W.

Tip: Place the car on a level surface and secure the wheels with a gear, handbrake, or place a “shoe” so that it does not suddenly start moving. Don’t forget to turn off the ignition and remove the “-” terminal from the battery.

What is low beam used for?

Before moving on to the process of installing a new light bulb in the headlight, we will find out whether it is needed at all or whether it can be done without it. Typically, low beam is needed to sufficiently illuminate a small area of ​​the road or shoulder.

When it is turned on, the light beam is directed downwards and towards approaching vehicles.

There are two main designs:

• a separate headlight, for example, as in the wiring diagram of the VAZ-2103 (this arrangement is now extremely rare);
• a lamp having two filaments installed in the headlamp.

The very important significance of low beam is that its factory adjustment prevents blinding oncoming vehicle drivers, so with its help you can safely pass in certain areas.

At the same time, the low beam light bulb on the Nissan Qashqai is not used at high speed, since the limited coverage area sharply narrows the possibilities for safe driving of the car.

Therefore, in this case, you should switch to high beam, and when the vehicle approaches at a distance of 100-200 m, switch to it, restoring high beam after passing.

Advice: starting from 2010, low beams must be used in the country both on highways and within city limits, according to traffic regulations.

Low beam doesn't come on

What can happen in this case when the low beam in the Nissan Qashqai is not on:

• the coil on the lamp burned out;
• the Nissan Qashqai low beam fuse has deteriorated, F5 - for the left, F6 - for the right;
• wire break in the on-board electrical circuit;
• The lamp is not installed correctly in the socket.

Process

So, it's time to start the main actions.

The instructions are simple and will not require much effort from you:

1. Take a flathead screwdriver and disconnect the clips that secure the air filter pipe. Just don’t use excessive force; everything can be done without any problems.

1. Disconnect and remove the air pipe so that you can carry out the rest of the work more comfortably.

1. Remove the protective cover from the back of the headlight, which prevents moisture and dust from entering the light fixture.

1. Remove the socket along with the lamp with your own hands and disconnect it.

1. Install a new lamp into the socket without touching the glass so as not to leave greasy marks. The price of careless actions is short service life and poor light.

1. Install the socket and close it with the rubber gasket by turning it clockwise.

Adjustment

The process is carried out from the back of the optical device.

The Qashqai low beam lamp can be adjusted independently only as a last resort and to do this you need to take the following steps:

• unload the car;
• set the tire pressure that corresponds to the manufacturer’s value;
• fill the fuel tank completely or put ballast in the body of the appropriate weight;
• must be driven by a person or ballast weighing 75 kg;
• Park the machine on level ground.

Use the screws located on the right and left to carry out adjustment work. One serves to set the light beam in height, the other for lateral adjustment.

You need to do this:

• start the engine briefly and set the headlight range control to o;
• park the car 10 m from the garage door or a light wall;

Tip: if you need to adjust only one headlight, install its beam at the adjusted height.

• make appropriate markings on the wall and ensure that the beams of light are directed at the intersections of the lines. (See also the article Adjusting Kia Sid headlights: features.)