Qashqai J11. Exterior Lighting system - part 20

EXL-306

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[HALOGEN HEADLAMP]

BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (HI) ARE NOT TURNED ON

BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (HI) ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

INFOID:0000000010470002

Both side headlamps (HI) are not turned ON when setting to the lighting switch HI or PASS.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Check combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK HIGH BEAM REQUEST SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “HIGH BEAM REQ” in “Data Monitor” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT.

2.

With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-67, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-132, "Removal and Installation"

.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

HIGH BEAM REQ

Lighting switch
(2ND)

HI or PASS

On

LO

Off

BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON

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BOTH SIDE HEADLAMPS (LO) ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

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Both side headlamps (LO) are not turned ON in any condition.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH

Check combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK LOW BEAM REQUEST SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “LOW BEAM REQ” in “Data Monitor” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT.

2.

With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-67, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-132, "Removal and Installation"

.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

LOW BEAM REQ

Lighting switch

2ND

On

OFF

Off

EXL-308

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[HALOGEN HEADLAMP]

PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

PARKING, LICENSE PLATE AND TAIL LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

INFOID:0000000010470006

The parking, license plate and tail lamps are not turned ON in any condition.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Check combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

Is the combination switch normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK POSITION LIGHT REQUEST SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “POSITION LIGHT REQ” in “Data Monitor” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT.

2.

With operating the lighting switch, check the monitor status.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-67, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-132, "Removal and Installation"

.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

POSITION LIGHT REQ

Lighting switch

1ST

On

OFF

Off

BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

EXL-309

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BOTH SIDE FRONT FOG LAMPS ARE NOT TURNED ON

Description

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Both side front fog lamps are not turned ON in any condition.

Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION

Check combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-130, "Symptom Table"

.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2.

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

2.

CHECK FRONT FOG LIGHT REQUEST SIGNAL

With CONSULT

1.

Select “FRONT FOG LAMP REQ” in “Data Monitor” mode of “IPDM E/R” using CONSULT.

2.

With operating the front fog lamp switch, check the monitor status.

Is the item status normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-67, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-132, "Removal and Installation"

.

Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

FRONT FOG LAMP REQ

Front fog lamp switch
(With lighting switch 1ST)

ON

On

OFF

Off

EXL-310

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[HALOGEN HEADLAMP]

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

LHD

LHD : Description

INFOID:0000000010500187

PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
• Perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been

replaced.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.

• Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
• Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
• Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug-

gage room.)
NOTE:
Never remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.

• Wipe out dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:

Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).

• Ride alone on the driver seat.

AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

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Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

: Vehicle front

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

EXL-311

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LHD : Aiming Adjustment Procedure

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1.

Place the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle at the perpendicular angle to the wall.
• Set the screen so that it is perpendicular to a level load surface.

2.

Face the vehicle squarely toward the screen and make the distance between the headlamp center and
the screen 10 m (32.8 ft).

3.

Start the engine and illuminate the headlamp (LO).
NOTE:
Block light from the headlamp that is not being adjusted with a thick fabric or another object, so that it
does not reach the adjustment screen.

CAUTION:

Never cover lens surface with tape, etc. because it is made from plastic.

4.

Use the aiming adjustment screw to adjust the elbow point projected by the low beams on the screen, so
that it is within the aiming adjustment area.
Low beam distribution on the screen

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Aiming adjustment area

Elbow point

Headlamp center

H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

V.

Vertical center line of headlamp

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Vertical center line of headlamp H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

L.

Distance from headlamp center to screen

X.

Aiming adjustment area
(Lateral)

Y.

Aiming adjustment area
(Vertical)

Distance from headlamp center to screen (L)

: 10 m (32.8 ft)

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EXL-312

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[HALOGEN HEADLAMP]

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

Unit: mm (in)

RHD

RHD : Description

INFOID:0000000010500189

PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
• For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
• Perform aiming if the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been

replaced.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.

• Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
• Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
• Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug-

gage room.)
NOTE:
Never remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.

• Wipe out dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:

Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).

• Ride alone on the driver seat.

AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

Aiming adjustment area

Vertical direction (Y)

(Lower side from headlamp center height)

Lateral direction (X)

(Right side from headlamp center line)

Highest light axis

100 (3.94)

0 - 100 (3.94)

Target light axis

100 (3.94)

Lowest light axis

130 (5.12)

JMLIA5134ZZ

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
adjustment screw

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)
adjustment screw

: Vehicle front

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Headlamp LH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

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RHD : Aiming Adjustment Procedure

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1.

Place the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle at the perpendicular angle to the wall.
• Set the screen so that it is perpendicular to a level load surface.

2.

Face the vehicle squarely toward the screen and make the distance between the headlamp center and
the screen 10 m (32.8 ft).

3.

Start the engine and illuminate the headlamp (LO).
NOTE:
Block light from the headlamp that is not being adjusted with a thick fabric or another object, so that it
does not reach the adjustment screen.

CAUTION:

Never cover lens surface with tape, etc. because it is made from plastic.

4.

Use the aiming adjustment screw to adjust the elbow point projected by the low beams on the screen, so
that it is within the aiming adjustment area.
Low beam distribution on the screen

Headlamp LH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

Headlamp RH (INSIDE/OUTSIDE)

Clockwise

INSIDE

Counterclockwise

OUTSIDE

Headlamp RH (UP/DOWN)

Clockwise

UP

Counterclockwise

DOWN

Adjustment screw

Screwdriver rotation

Facing direction

Aiming adjustment area

Elbow point

Headlamp center

H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

V.

Vertical center line of headlamp

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Vertical center line of headlamp H.

Horizontal center line of headlamp

L.

Distance from headlamp center to screen

X.

Aiming adjustment area
(Lateral)

Y.

Aiming adjustment area
(Vertical)

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EXL-314

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[HALOGEN HEADLAMP]

HEADLAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

Unit: mm (in)

Distance from headlamp center to screen (L)

: 10 m (32.8 ft)

Aiming adjustment area

Vertical direction (Y)

(Lower side from headlamp center height)

Lateral direction (X)

(Left side from headlamp center line)

Highest light axis

100 (3.94)

0 - 100 (3.94)

Target light axis

100 (3.94)

Lowest light axis

130 (5.12)

FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

EXL-315

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FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

Description

INFOID:0000000010500251

PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING

NOTE:
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.

Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.

• Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
• Fill with fuel, engine coolant and each oil.
• Maintain the unloaded vehicle condition. (Remove luggage from the passenger compartment and the lug-

gage room.)
NOTE:
Never remove the temporary tire, jack and on-vehicle tool.

• Wipe out dirt on the headlamp.

CAUTION:

Never use organic solvent (thinner, gasoline etc.).

• Ride alone on the driver seat.

AIMING ADJUSTMENT SCREW

• Turn the aiming adjusting screw for adjustment.

• For the position and direction of the adjusting screw, refer to the

figure.
NOTE:
A screwdriver or hexagonal wrench [6 mm (0.24 in)] can be used
for adjustment.

Aiming Adjustment Procedure

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1.

Place the screen.
NOTE:
• Stop the vehicle facing the wall.
• Place the board on a plain road vertically.

2.

Face the vehicle with the screen. Maintain 10 m (32.8 ft) between the front fog lamp center and the
screen.

3.

Start the engine. Turn the front fog lamp ON.
NOTE:
Shut off the headlamp light with the board to prevent from illuminating the adjustment screen.

CAUTION:

Never cover the lens surface with a tape etc. The lens is made of resin.

4.

Adjust the cutoff line height 

 with the aiming adjustment screw so that the distance (X) between the hor-

izontal center line of front fog lamp (H) and 

 becomes 150 mm (5.90 in).

: DOWN

: UP

: Vehicle front

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EXL-316

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[HALOGEN HEADLAMP]

FRONT FOG LAMP AIMING ADJUSTMENT

Front fog lamp light distribution on the screen

: Cutoff line

: High illuminance area

H

: Horizontal center line of front fog lamp

V

: Vertical center line of front fog lamp

X

: Cutoff line height

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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

EXL-317

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

Exploded View

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REMOVAL

DISASSEMBLY

Front combination lamp

Front fender panel

Radiator core support upper LH

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JMLIA5090GB

EXL-318

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[HALOGEN HEADLAMP]

FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000010437125

CAUTION:

Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove power circuit fuse when performing the operation
for preventing electric leakage. Refer to 

EXL-182, "Precautions for Removing Battery Terminal"

.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to 

EXT-19, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Remove front combination lamp assembly mounting bolts.

3.

Pull out front combination lamp assembly forward the vehicle.

4.

Disconnect front combination lamp assembly harness connectors.

5.

Remove front combination lamp assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installation, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to the following:
• LHD MODELS: Refer to 

EXL-153, "LHD : Description"

.

Front combination lamp housing

Seal packing

Headlamp bulb (LO)

Headlamp aiming motor

Headlamp socket cover assembly

Front combination lamp bracket

Front turn signal lamp bulb socket

Headlamp bulb (HI)

Front turn signal lamp bulb

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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

EXL-319

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• RHD MODELS: Refer to 

EXL-155, "RHD : Description"

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Replacement

INFOID:0000000010437127

CAUTION:

• Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove power circuit fuse when performing the opera-

tion for preventing electric leakage. Refer to 

EXL-182, "Precautions for Removing Battery Terminal"

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• After installing the bulb, install the bulb socket securely for watertightness.
• Never touch the glass of bulb directly by hand. Keep grease and other oily matters away from it.
• Never touch bulb by hand while it is lit or right after being turned OFF.
• Never leave bulb out of lamp reflector for a long time because dust, moisture smoke, etc. may affect

the performance of lamp. When replacing bulb, be sure to replace it with new one.

HEADLAMP BULB (HI)

LH side

1.

Remove air duct. Refer to the following.
• HRA2DDT: Refer to 

EM-23, "Removal and Installation"

• MR20DD: Refer to 

EM-147, "Removal and Installation"

• K9K: Refer to 

EM-279, "Removal and Installation"

• R9M: Refer to 

EM-380, "Removal and Installation"

2.

Disconnect headlamp bulb (HI) harness connector.

3.

Rotate headlamp socket cover assembly counterclockwise and unlock it.

4.

Remove headlamp socket cover assembly from head lamp bulb (HI).

5.

Remove retaining spring lock, and then remove headlamp bulb (HI) from front combination lamp housing.

RH side

1.

Disconnect headlamp bulb (HI) harness connector.

2.

Rotate headlamp socket cover assembly counterclockwise and unlock it.

3.

Remove headlamp socket cover assembly from headlamp bulb (HI).

4.

Remove retaining spring lock, and then remove headlamp bulb (HI) from front combination lamp housing.

HEADLAMP BULB (LO)

LH side

1.

Remove air duct. Refer to the following.
• HRA2DDT: Refer to 

EM-23, "Removal and Installation"

• MR20DD: Refer to 

EM-147, "Removal and Installation"

• K9K: Refer to 

EM-279, "Removal and Installation"

• R9M: Refer to 

EM-380, "Removal and Installation"

2.

Disconnect headlamp bulb (LO) harness connector.

3.

Rotate headlamp bulb socket (LO) counterclockwise and unlock it.

4.

Remove headlamp bulb (LO) from front combination lamp housing.

RH side

1.

Disconnect headlamp bulb (LO) harness connector.

2.

Rotate headlamp bulb socket (LO) counterclockwise and unlock it.

3.

Remove headlamp bulb (LO) from front combination lamp housing.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT/ PARKING LAMP BULB

CAUTION:

Replacement of a single part is not possible due to the adoption of LED bulb. for replacement, replace
front combination lamp as a set.

FRONT TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB

LH side

1.

Remove air duct. Refer to the following.
• HRA2DDT: Refer to 

EM-23, "Removal and Installation"

• MR20DD: Refer to 

EM-147, "Removal and Installation"

• K9K: Refer to 

EM-279, "Removal and Installation"

EXL-320

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FRONT COMBINATION LAMP

• R9M: Refer to 

EM-380, "Removal and Installation"

2.

Rotate front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.

3.

Remove front turn signal lamp bulb socket from front combination lamp housing.

4.

Remove front turn signal lamp bulb from turn signal lamp bulb socket.

RH SIDE

1.

Rotate front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.

2.

Remove front turn signal lamp bulb socket from front combination lamp housing.

3.

Remove front turn signal lamp bulb from turn signal lamp bulb socket.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Remove headlamp bracket mounting screws, and then remove headlamp bracket from front combination
lamp housing.

2.

Disconnect front combination lamp harness connectors.

3.

Rotate head lamp socket cover assembly counterclockwise and unlock it.

4.

Remove head lamp socket cover assembly from halogen lamp bulb (HI).

5.

Remove retaining spring lock, and then remove halogen lamp bulb (HI) from front combination lamp hous-
ing.

6.

Rotate halogen lamp bulb (LO) counterclockwise and unlock it.

7.

Remove halogen lamp bulb (LO) from front combination lamp housing.

8.

Rotate front turn signal lamp bulb socket counterclockwise and unlock it.

9.

Remove front turn signal lamp bulb socket from front combination lamp housing.

10. Remove front turn signal lamp bulb from front turn signal lamp bulb socket.
11. Remove head lamp aiming motor from front combination lamp housing.

ASSEMBLY

Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• After installing the bulb, install the bulb socket securely watertightness.
• After installation, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to the following.
- LHD models: Refer to 

EXL-310, "LHD : Description"

.

- RHD models: Refer to 

EXL-312, "RHD : Description"

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FRONT FOG LAMP

EXL-321

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FRONT FOG LAMP

Exploded View

INFOID:0000000010437133

Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000010437134

CAUTION:

Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove power circuit fuse when performing the operation
for preventing electric leakage. Refer to 

EXL-182, "Precautions for Removing Battery Terminal"

.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove front fender protector to make work space. Refer to 

EXT-32, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Disconnect front fog lamp harness connector.

3.

Remove front fog lamp fixing bolt, and then remove front fog lamp.

INSTALLATION

Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
After installation, perform aiming adjustment. Refer to 

EXL-315, "Description"

Replacement

INFOID:0000000010437135

CAUTION:

• Disconnect the battery negative terminal or remove the fuse.

Front bumper fascia

Front bumper finisher

Front fog lamp 

Front fog lamp bulb

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

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