Headlight globe replacement

[Aussie Frontier]

A mate of mine with an 07 spanish D40 just rang me. Is there a trick to replacing the left hand headlight globe. I just looked at the RX I have on the driveway and its obviously different.
He says the air box is in the way. Does that have to be removed or is there an easier way.

 

[Old.Tony]

My 2009 has plenty of room behind the headlight globe (well, a few cm anyway).

 

[jason84]

ive got an 07 stx and I had to take the airbox out as well. Good luck undoing the nut under the airbox you need tiny fingers!

 

[miner-matt]

Just replaced both mine...and the left is a pain in the ass alright.... Having big hands made it even harder!!! Found it easier to leave the rubber on, just peel it back a bit and unclip it and bring it all out.... parking lights are even harder

 

[frank574]

I have an 07 STX dual cab, both headlight globes and both park light globes are a pain to change but they can be done in a few minutes without the need to remove or move any other components. You may sacrafice a little skin though.

 

[D40KC]

What size (Watt) globes did you guys upgrade to? Do the headlights/lenses hold up ok with the heat of say a 90/130 globe?

 

[jjohn]

Just fitted narva Plus 100 H4 globes. BRILLIANT!!!! pun intended. No really, tried LHS first and tested against a wall, BIG difference. Road test great too. Brighter, Whiter, longer beam. $52pair at Auto1
Oh, ADR approved 60/55w suit poly lenses

 

[Aussie Frontier]

Would suggest definately do not install 90/130 globes. You will cook the heaqdlight and melt the wiring .

 

[Biscuits]

Just lost my front left. Looking for a suitable but brighter replacement. Any suggestions.

Jjohn.. Any dramas with the ones you have in?

 

[KraftyPg]

It was on the front of your ute last time I saw it biscuits have you checked there?

 

[jjohn]

Just lost my front left. Looking for a suitable but brighter replacement. Any suggestions.

Jjohn.. Any dramas with the ones you have in?

Na mate they are great.

 

[Biscuits]

Krafty, that was the third place i checked. It's lost.

 

[KraftyPg]

Well bugger me I'm outta guesses.

 

[Biscuits]

Same, i'll do a lap of the car and with any luck i will find it. Failing that i will be heading to Auto1 for some narva globes.

 

[KraftyPg]

There has been talk of globes for the D40 in a number of threads but FIIK which threads.

 

[MYD40STX]

has anyone tried HID kits for a headlight upgrade?

 

[KraftyPg]

Think you'll find that has been discussed in previous threads and legality is the issue, I could be wrong though maybe they just thought it was a great idea. Try searching

 

[Aussie Frontier]

HID conversions are ILLEGAL in a Navara unless you install the latest R51 headlights and bits.
A little light reading for you
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/Hid/conversions/conversions.html
Add the fact that most seem to say they dont actually work as well as reported and its not worth the effort. I run the Plus 50 globes in mine and will go Plus 100 soon and they work well and dont effect wiring or the headlights but are brighter .

 

[Biscuits]

I have taken the battety out and still have no clue how to get them out without causing damage.

 

[Pete22]

I have taken the battety out and still have no clue how to get them out without causing damage.

I don't think the workshop manual is much help either. I've attached the relevant page.