Notices
Mid-Atlantic Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C.

Anyone know how to change a 2005 headlight bulb

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 03:10 PM
  #1  
ZZZRated's Avatar
ZZZRated
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: WV
Default Anyone know how to change a 2005 headlight bulb

just wondering if anyone could tell me how to change my headlight in a 2005 with non hid headlights.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 03:46 PM
  #2  
djamps's Avatar
djamps
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,492
Likes: 10
From: MD
Default

pretty sure all z headlights are HID.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 03:47 PM
  #3  
Waiz's Avatar
Waiz
Premier Member
Premier Member
iTrader: (57)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 18,465
Likes: 10
From: SoCal
Default

How many my350z members does it take to change a lightbulb.

LOL
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 04:05 PM
  #4  
Chen's Avatar
Chen
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,216
Likes: 0
From: Bowie Maryland
Default

I think you have to take the wheel off and get it that way.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 04:18 PM
  #5  
CH³NO²'s Avatar
CH³NO²
Banned
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,287
Likes: 0
From: "The Ton" Virginia
Default

If it's anything like a C5 Vette.......GOOD LUCK!!!!!! It's a PITA!
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 04:18 PM
  #6  
jeffie7's Avatar
jeffie7
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 16,858
Likes: 3
From: Maryland
Default

Originally Posted by djamps
pretty sure all z headlights are HID.
not the base models.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 04:37 PM
  #7  
NNOCENT's Avatar
NNOCENT
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,691
Likes: 0
From: Four-One-Oh
Default

probably the same way you change the headlight bulb on a 2003-2008 model
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 05:44 PM
  #8  
abui01's Avatar
abui01
New Member
iTrader: (68)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,120
Likes: 1
From: McDonalds - NOVA - DC/MD/VA
Default

you need to remove the bumper and the headlight to change the bulb.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 06:10 PM
  #9  
jeffie7's Avatar
jeffie7
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 16,858
Likes: 3
From: Maryland
Default

just for chits and giggles I went to google and typed.

Changing lightbulb on 350Z

the very first thing to come up

Answer

unlike other cars, the 350z requires you to replace the bulbs from within the wheel well. due to the confines of the engine bay, you must first remove the front wheel on the side you're working on and remove the inner fender held by a series of plastic tabs and screws just to access the back of the headlamp. once these steps are completed, only a round grey sealed cap stands between you and the bulbs. it's a tight fit to get the bulbs removed, but a little patience will render your objective complete.
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2010 | 08:07 PM
  #10  
bigslim350Z's Avatar
bigslim350Z
New Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,711
Likes: 0
From: Odenton, Maryland
Default

Originally Posted by abui01
you need to remove the bumper and the headlight to change the bulb.
didn't it take us around 5 hours to change both of my headlights?
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:46 AM
  #11  
woodrow88's Avatar
woodrow88
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,100
Likes: 0
From: Maryland/bowie
Default

its a b to change light bulbs in our cars i hate it haha i have a brake light out and i still havent changed it....
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:50 AM
  #12  
ZZZRated's Avatar
ZZZRated
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: WV
Default

thanks i got it. got to take the wheels off and the inner fender wells and you can access it that way. it wasnt too bad took about 45min to do both headlight.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:51 AM
  #13  
ZZZRated's Avatar
ZZZRated
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 181
Likes: 0
From: WV
Default

Originally Posted by jeffie7
just for chits and giggles I went to google and typed.

Changing lightbulb on 350Z

the very first thing to come up
yes i found that on google also. thanx
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 08:52 AM
  #14  
abui01's Avatar
abui01
New Member
iTrader: (68)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,120
Likes: 1
From: McDonalds - NOVA - DC/MD/VA
Default

removed 1/2 the bumper and both headlights, reinstalled in under 35 mins. (done it about 30+ times) No need to take off the wheel, you just need to turn them, but I suppose there are multiple ways to tackle it.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 09:30 AM
  #15  
Malikot's Avatar
Malikot
Rice Rocket
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,213
Likes: 0
From: Rockville, MD
Default

I took my bumper and headlights out. Pfff I've lost so many screws from taking the bumper off I think I've got like 5 left holding it in place
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 09:34 AM
  #16  
Chen's Avatar
Chen
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,216
Likes: 0
From: Bowie Maryland
Default

Originally Posted by abui01
removed 1/2 the bumper and both headlights, reinstalled in under 35 mins. (done it about 30+ times) No need to take off the wheel, you just need to turn them, but I suppose there are multiple ways to tackle it.
Your arms are small! Imagine if clay had to change his headlight bulbs.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2010 | 10:19 AM
  #17  
woodrow88's Avatar
woodrow88
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,100
Likes: 0
From: Maryland/bowie
Default

^^^ture
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
XM 1
Engine & Drivetrain
29
Jul 10, 2022 07:44 AM
Uriyo_
Exterior & Interior
22
Sep 8, 2021 08:46 AM
JGee450
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z
4
Sep 30, 2015 04:32 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:55 PM.