2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Headlight Aim
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Where the headlight aiming adjusters are located on a 2014 Nissan Altima
** In the video I mistakenly tell the wrong direction for raising/lowering the aim. Rotating the screwdriver clockwise RAISES the headlight aim, not lowers it. My apologies **
My car was undrivable at night. Why in hell did Nissan set the angle so low? This video fixed my car for $0.00. Thank you sooooo much
Same here this guy helped probably a lot of people with this problem. And I have no idea how the previous owner drove the vehicle with the lights aimed the way they were.
WildSky I cannot drive at night either! Called dealership and they said my 2014 model may need the whole lamp replaced! Costs almost 1K!!!!! Did this alleviate your issue for good?
Yes it was always risky driving at night.
Me ayudo mucho yo creia que no train ajuste muchas fracias thank you help me a lot wow wow
Mine too Nissan was made by morons I guess
Thank you so much for this video! My 82 year old mother purchased a 2014 Altima. When I drove it the other night I discovered the headlights were WAY too low; to the point of being very dangerous (My mom told me she drives with the high beams at night). I bought the long screw driver from Harbor Freight and followed your directions. Boom. Ten minutes later I was done and the car is safe to drive at night.
I am humbled by your kind words, sir. I had no idea that this many people needed help with this situation and I am only too happy to help.
@@jamesniece5203 Ridiculous. I checked the voltage to the headlights: Fine.
I had my regular shop check it: they said electrically they were fine. They tried aligning them and said they wouldn't align. I pulled them out and cleaned the inside of the lenses. I confirmed the aligning mech works.
Like you said, they need a lot of turning when they're that far out, so clearly the shop didn't try hard enough. Even with the wheel well splash guards still out, I couldn't get to that darn toothy but to align them.
I searched for headlight alignment tools and found your video. All I need is #2 Phillips on a 12" shaft?!!??
I spent those hours figuring out how to pull the light assemblies, and all I needed was a stinkin' screwdriver?!?!
You, sir, are a godsend! I'd only I'd found your video a few days ago.
P.S. it's wierd how this severe headlight misalignment problem is somewhat common in these models.
My wife's Car needed highbeams at night or else it's like holding a candle in front of the car. Absolutely Crazy to drive lol.
Thank you so much for your instructional video on adjusting the headlights with ease. I had my 2014 Altima headlights adjusted effortlessly in just a few minutes. The #2 Phillips screw driver I used was longer than the typical length, but a lot shorter than yours.
For others reading this.....if your 2013-2015 Altima headlights are very dim, I STRONGLY advise to replace them with the Rock Auto "TYC" brand. I don't know how well they will hold up over the years, but I was impressed with their brightness and also with the information TYC posted about their quality control, materials, and such. They cost me $194.00 with shipping and sales tax included.
Nissan refuses to issue a recall on this degrading condition with their 2013-2015 headlight assemblies. What happens is that the reflective coating inside the projector lens, burns off from the heat generated from the light bulb. The more you use your headlights, the quicker the reflective material disappears, so every Altima will degrade at different rates pending headlight usage. I logged my complaint on the NHTSA here.
www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/NISSAN/ALTIMA/4%252520DR/FWD#complaints
@Ron Dittmer I think they finally did admit it as I received an update last week that the issue is now a recall.
Yeah they finally caved.... After a class action lawsuit 😕
Every headlight out there has its reflector burnt but Nissan was actually sued because there headlights on the Altima (not sure about other nissan models) were so bad that it got them sued
Excellent job explaining this! We just replaced the headlights on my son's girlfriend's '15 Altima and she called later that night saying the lights were way too low. She had to drive with her high beams on in order to see properly. After the job it was to replace the light assembly, I was ready to tell her to go to a garage to get the lights adjusted. Your video saved her money. Thanks, I will be a new subscriber.
Just bought a used 2015 Altima and yes, the headlights were dangerously dim. I was so hot until I saw your video. Corrected the problem. Thank you.
Thank you for this video, 5 years later. I have a 2014 Altima and had to aim my left headlight after I replaced with LED headlights. The right side was fine after LED replacement. Now I have them as perfectly even as I could. You’re the man! Thanks bud! BTW these are excellent cars 182,000 miles and still drives like it has 50,000. Comfortable, good A/C after replaced a bad solenoid on compressor. Good, Good cars!
Omg … Bro you are a Life Saver 🛟
Just bought my wife a used car and had the low beams replaced, I drove it at night and said.. WTH… You can’t see Shittttt at night with these headlights, where’s the adjuster? I gotta adjust these headlights, then i said, oh Lord, this thing has projectors style lens, Ugh….Thank God I found your video..
There's was also a recall on the factory headlights (unfortunately the deadline has past) because the reflective material inside the projectors basically melt away over time. Had to buy a new set for my mother's 2013 Altima, but got some AmeriLite ones for just under $200, just got to adjust them now but can already see the difference.
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I just upgraded the wife’s headlights to led and adjusted her headlights and OMG what a difference.. Drove her car at night with those halogen bulbs and said WTH.. How can u see with this car. Hell NO.. I’m upgrading these lights, upgraded bought the screwdriver from Harbor Freight and after a few tweaks… Like night and Day. Don’t know Y Nissan didn’t put LED’s in those models from the jump.. Piss poor design as well as way to change there headlights. Taking a front clip off to change headlights is totally Ridiculous
@@antonyjackson602 the halogens still get the job done for my mom's car now that we got the new headlight assemblies installed, but I did buy LED's and yeah they definitely offer more road clarity, but also they're illegal in my state.
@@dc2guy2
Not in Maryland Bro 😂
Just about everybody I’ve come across has converted them over to LED … The halogens are basically like candles compared to LED’s
One thing I did notice after I installed the LED’s though were her headlights were way outta adjustment… once I found the reference point and a flat surface with the LED’s it was fairly easy to adjust compared to the halogen bulbs…
@@dc2guy2 What state is that? Not illegal in Va.
Thank you for this video. I had literally stopped driving after dark bc I had to leave the high beams on to see at all.
Thank you!!! I asked the local place if they could aim them and they couldn't figure it out. I got a long ass screwdriver @ AutoZone and did it myself.
On my replacement headlight assembly I had to turn it clockwise to raise my aim. So if someone else is having trouble, try going clockwise instead. And like he said in the video, you have to turn it VERY far!!
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That is correct. I replaced the headlight assemblies and they were clockwise to aim up. If you are reading this and your lights are very very very very dim, you have to replace the assemblies. Nissan will not make a recall on them even tough they should be recalled since the "lenses" deteriorate. It's not hard at all, $200 for the pair and you will save about $800, which is what Nissan and a local body shop wanted to charge me. UA-cam has several videos how to.
And to James, thank you for the video. Awesome dude. I had no clue how to aim them.
@@CarlosHernandez-hh6mf yup. Did mine a few days ago.... Watched a UA-cam vid... Looks like they were done by a body shop 👌🏾
#flawlessvictory
For those wondering, Nissan got sued over the stock headlights on these. The headlamp housing becomes "delaminated" and they don't shoot light as well as they used to. Changing the light bulbs will not help. I just replaced mine yesterday (took 2 hours, bumper needs to be removed) which is why I looked up your vid. Thanks
Is it just this year that the lights become delaminated ? I have a 2015 and I’m considering changing the bulbs over to led to help with vision at night
@@kenyattafrazierif you do don't remove the bumper. Go through the wheel well
@@kenyattafrazier I have a 2015 as well and changing bulbs won't help. I had to buy replacement headlight assemblies on Amazon. I then put in new led lights and wow what a difference it makes.
@@kenyattafrazierchanged mine today. The whole assembly. Changing just the bulbs will not help like...at all.
You, sir, are legendary. Thank you so much. I have no idea why someone would set the light aiming so low!
Your comment humbles me, but I think I'm just a guy trying to help. I've used UA-cam to help me, so I try to help as well. It is absolutely insane that Nissan did this to us.
@@jamesniece5203 mnemonic Z
Cool! Thanks! Had new headlamps replaced due to a lawsuit for defective headlights. Too bad they're aiming so low! Heading to Harbor Freight for a long #2 screwdriver! Thanks again!!
@@franks6857 I had mine replaced as well and it seems like they lowered them when they replaced them. Did raising this help you out? I’m looking forward to trying it out tonight
@@Magnusbearlegs Mine are good as new now! BRIGHT!!!
You just saved me from buying a whole new headlight assembly. I think they were trying to get over on this girl. Thanks for saving me $300!!
Do more videos on this car please. Very common car and I guarantee many people have gone through the trouble of finding quirky information like this that isn’t out there. I have the same exact year, make, model and car. And this was extremely helpful. My next option if I wasn’t able to find this information would have been to get taken advantage of by some shop or business 🤷🏾♂️
Its there something you are working on our need help with? I may have already done it and could make a vid on it
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I hadn't realized that my Altima may need some headlight adjustment. I checked it after seeing your video and yes, adjustment was required. Got 'er done. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
I just bought a Nissan Altima, and the headlights are adjusted so low I can't drive at night with low beams. Thanks so much. Going to adjust them tomorrow. I already have a set of the screwdrivers you are using. I've used mine for several jobs. They are very useful.
If it helps anyone (I confused myself at first), when you rotate the dial clockwise with the screwdriver, this is turning the bolt counter-clockwise. If the bolt head is turning counter-clockwise, it means you're raising the light.
This video is an investment 😮I only knew after this day. Been driving with wrong aimed headlights for 14 years. I went straight to the car and found exactly what you have showed us. Thank you so much, nissan really messed up the position of light adjustment 😢
Thanks bro you are right. You have rhe only video on nissan lifht adjustmenrs. I hope you get a million views.
Thank you, I just finished replacing the fixtures in a 2015. Full bumper cover removal. The whole time I was wondering how they adjust. The d/s was just a little lower than the p/s. So glad to find out I can adjust without removing everything.
Archfapper commented 2 weeks ago that Nissan got sued over these headlamps, I didn't know that, but I had a recall on my 2015 for the issue and just got it back from the dealer. They originally told me when I first took it there for them to inspect to see if I actually had the issue, that not the entire headlight assembly, but only the reflector part of the headlight assembly would be replaced. But when I got it back 3 days ago they had replaced both the entire headlight assemblys. Guess they changed their minds on replacing just the reflectors, probably much easier and less time consuming for them to change the entire assemblys. Thanks for the video. I'm guessing they set the low beams at the legal adjustment, but they're way too low for me. Looks like they're only beaming 30' down the road. I don't want them in anyone's eyes but I like mine adjusted a little higher than that!
Appreciate it Bro
Updated the wife’s lights and picked up the tool from Harbor Freight for $8 bucks
Just finished adjusting those lights… appreciate it.. Dumbest design Nissan could’ve EVER came up with…
Man I needed this vid l for the last 2 years. I tried different lights and styles and was about to replace my actual headlight casing because I could barely see at night (very dangerous at times especially with oncoming traffic with brighter lights on narrow roads without reflectors made it worse.) but no one else could drive my car at night without the highbeams on....
This is a blessing I have no idea why my passenger side headlight doesn’t even point anywhere near where it should, after breaking my head and trying to figure out how to adjust it with my hands, you sir saved me from many more headaches and a whole headlamp change. Gonna try this out and hope it works👏🏼🤞🏼
If you have trouble with the screwdriver like I did on the passenger side. All I did was pull the wheel well liner back and adjusted light with my hand.
I really do appreciate you for making this video I went crazy thinking my LED lights was bad in couldn’t figure out how to bring them up both lights aim straight towards the ground
thank you so much for making this video. i scoured my vehicles owner manual and Google searched and found nothing on how to aim the headlight. one quick search on UA-cam took me to your video and wow how much more s8mple could it be to aim them? no wonder the manufacturer and dealers don't share the information. we wouldn't need them. you're the man!
this is exactly the video i needed to to watch to raise the passenger side headlight, thank you!!!
Thanks a million for posting this! I have a 2017 Pathfinder....the crank was much easier to get to, but I would have had NO idea what to look for without your video! Thanks again!
Hey James thanks alot for the tip on how to aim those lights!! For the life of me I couldn't find that headlight adjustment screw until I saw your video. Damn our cars' engine bays are crammed af.
Just replaced both headlights cause of that issue. Had to come back to your video to show me once again how to adjust lights. Thanks for the video.
Thank for this! Life saver! I’ve been recking my brain trying to figure out... “WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON AND WHY! I’ve spend sooo much money on lights, seeing various Nissan mechanics and they are clueless and saying... it could be a number of things just pay for various things and suggestions until find the right issue that is wrong. Just this week I have been literally looking for new custom headlights to replace my entire front! I am tired of not being able to see at night and having to blind other driver with my high beams! Thank you soooooo much!
Thanks for providing the location of the adjusters; I normally get a service manual for everything I own; but have not gotten one yet for my wife's car.
If I remember correctly at 25 feet distance; the beam should strike at 4 feet high on a flat wall; I use reflective tape on my garage door.
I am not sure this is a 100% solution for this model; as I took that out of the service manual from another vehicle; but it should be a static standard scale of measure.
I have LED's in my Z06 and HID in my RAM, so I put LED's in my wife 2015 Nissan Altima and they were way to low as well; this seems to be the norm from reading the comments on this model and very well maybe the norm for imports; It is the first import ever owned; and definitely not sized for my or the standard american sized ass.
thanks again
Peace
Addendum: By state law: The minimum height from the ground for headlights is 2 feet; the maximum is 4 ½ feet.
THANK YOU!!! I installed the new headlight assemblies last Saturday and knew the bulbs weren't looking right and searched over and over for a video and finally...yours popped up! Thank you so much. I even went and got the same tool from Harbor Freight yesterday lol
thank you for this amazing videos I fixed my car and now finally I can drive it at night. Without worrying❤️❤️❤️❤️
James, thanks for the video. I followed your instructions and was able to raise the low beam aiming. Unfortunately, it seems to raise the high beam as well which was perfect before and now lights up the tree tops. I'm thinking of replacing the entire light assembly to an after market one to get some improvement of the dismal factory projector pattern on the low beams
...i'm doing this tomorrow! Thank you! Was tired of waiting on the mechanic ... now I can do it myself!
Saved me a headache because I just changed the headlights on my wife Nissan just like this and was wondering what the problem was until I saw your video man thinks a lot.
Hey man! Thanks.. you are right.. there's no other video but yours.. thanks a bunch! I had an accidental and lamps are not aligned properly, and I was even arguing with the mechanic since he did not now how to do it and I also complained about the hopes that looked like missing some plastic screws or something... But now I see what they are for. You rock!!
Man thank you for the heads up. Just installed new headlights and driver side is low. This made my day. Great video.
Perfect video! This is exactly what I was looking for, and seems to be the only/best video out there on how to do this. Got the long screwdriver from Lowe's and adjusted the aim on my 2018 Altima, which was way off on one side. Thanks so much man!
I can't find the part to put the screw driver on my 2018 I've looked so many times but can't find it
my god it works thank i was going krazy you saved me from geting into a accident l have a 2015 alterma
Thank you so much for making this video! I have been struggling to figure out why my passenger side headlight was messed up. I was on the verge of buying replacement head light assemblies ( $172-$200). You saved me some money!
Thanks for the video. The other issue with these models especially the Altima is, The glass that goes in front of the projector housing gets burnt or dirty. Therefore covering the light emitted from the bulbs. I had to replace my headlights housings and that had an improvement. However two years later seems like the replacements are having a similar issue.
Thank you for the video, we just went to the dealership in out area this passed Monday and was informed that Nissan made a big change with the 2014 Altima. That in order to adjust the low beams lights the front bumper and radiator had to be removed. We told them to forget it.
Moe Moe's wow that's crazy lying to you like that! I'm glad you left
i appreciate this video. I have looked for a vid on aiming the headlight and all i can ever find involves taking off the tires and accessing it that way. Your shortcut has shed some light. Thanks! Now to try it.
Thanks for posting this video!!!!!! This helped me aim my light and is the only video I found showing me how to do this
Thank you for sharing this. My 2013 was the first model year with the headlamp delamination issue that was the subject of the Suarez class action settlement. I learned about the settlement too late for free replacement and my dealership wanted $1,600 in parts & labor. I got the headlamp assemblies myself and the labor from a local mechanic for 20% (!) of the dealer quote collectively, but they're not aimed correctly so I'd been searching for a solution.
People like you go to heaven thanks for the help!
You are correct I couldn't find any other videos and after I replaced the bulbs in my daughter's they were way to high and needed to adjust down thanks so much.
Thanks buddy you just saved my husband (and I) money and a huge headache.
Thank you for uploading this video. I had the same problem on finding info on adjusting the lights.
Thanks for making the video, it helped me without causing me to spend a whole lot of time trying to figure it out myself, and it's not in the owners manual either.
deadmanwalking I was determined to find out how its supposed to be done. Something that simple anyone that owns a car should be able to do. That long screwdriver saved the day!
By FAR!!! The most bad ass video education I've got off the tube lol thank you sir..
Thank you so much I have a 2013 and I've replaced the bulbs and all and still cant see at night with my low beams. I'll have to fix mine tomorrow 👍💕😘
I really appreciate you doing the work. It made it a whole lot easier for me. Thanks a lot
Great vid partner. Exactly the same setup on a Altima S 2017. Need a driver at least 12" long for the 2017 and she has a cable on the drivers side that needs to be pushed out of the way with the driver a bit (on the way down) to get down to the socket/teeth. For this model, You go down through one hole and then OUTSIDE of the body frame strut. Every new car now has lights aimed at the ground it seems 15 feet from the front of the car. Its very dangerous. Had the same issue with a 2018 Elantra, which was nuts! (But much easier to adjust.) Well, Nice job on the vid, and thanks for giving me another reason to visit Harbor Freight! God Bless.
I love harbor freight. Built my garage and everything in it with tools from there
Bro Thanks Soo much for Making this Video... I bought New LED bulbs hoping for better lighting... This video safed me a headache Thanks
Thanks for putting this out there! Always good to have info like this.
Richard Ferguson I appreciate that! It was getting a tad frustrating trying to figure it out. This is the newest car I've ever owned and my first Japanese one. Turns out it was really simple lol so I wanted to share. Anything else I find that people might want to know, I will share that as well.
Good to know. I'd eventually like to replace both my headlights and my fog lamps (i live in a rural area) and i've got a '14 Altima SV. If i'm able to add anything useful i'll definitely post it.
I appreciate this. Now I understand what the dealer did to my wife's car, trying to convince her she need to replace the entire headlight
Thank you so much. I NEVER would have found this. You saved me hours and much frustration. Also thanks for the harbor freight tip.
Thanks man! I may have put them a little too high (will find out if I keep getting flashed lol) but soooo much better! My mom and dad could not see anything!
Want to say thank you. I replaced bulb for a brighter bulb. The angle was so low and then I saw your video. Now its so much better. Thank you so much.
Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you for the video.
Great job. I replaced both headlights and forgot to check adjustment in the daylight. Glad didn’t have to take off fender again. Thanks
Thank you sir. Been looking online for about an month now. Just found your video. Will give up tonight if it works.
Saved my life, man!! Thank you for this video.
Thank you so much. Mine are terrible. Never received the headlight recall. I'm going to try this. Nice I don't have to find someone to help or pay out a bunch of money.
Helped a ton, and saved a lot of time! Thank you
Thanks man !! Been looking with no luck until now. :)
Thank you for your effort sir! Now my life is easy 😊
Thanks for the info. Changed mine to led and had no idea how to adjust them. Thanks again!
I have a 15 and thank you a bunch for this Omg.......
Same, couldn't find anything to fix this. My Wife's Car Is Insane to drive At night even with Good Bulbs. I'll be adjusting these today!
I tell you what man I want to thank you for this video because I was having some trouble getting it right and you saved me lots of time and money
Thank you sooooo much for this very informative video. Greatly appreciate your efforts.
Thank you 1000 times! I’ve been searching for this info forever.
You are welcome! I couldn't find the info either and I'm glad I didn't give up. And I'm glad I found a screwdriver long enough!
I just replaced my headlight assembly’s for around $200 from Amazon.it made a tremendous difference with the brightness.
Please post a link to them! I would love to see better !!!
@@jamesniece5203 I am working on editing my next video on the install and comparison of old and new headlight assembly. Stay tuned for the video on UA-cam @ TrucciSpeed
Did you adjust the aim once you finished installing the new headlight assemblies?
@@brianbaker359 yes, there is I small hole in the fender above the light. You will need a long Phillips screwdriver to adjust it.
This is gonna be the first thing I do. Can’t drive my car at night because the beams are aimed so high. Thank you!!
Thank you!!!!! I was afraid I would have to remove the bumper once again to adjust this.
Thanks a bunch for sharing! 2 thumbs up for letting us know where you got the screw driver. Good job boss.
Thank you so much for the video. It made this task so so easy.
Thank you sir, I owe you a beer!
Thank you for this video! Just replaced mine, and they were much too low. Much associated!
My 2015 is identical, accept i had to turn it clockwise to adjust higher, not counterclockwise.
Thanks bro my wife got pulled over for riding with high beam on I tryed three different lights I was about to rip that little glob off and make it exposed like the high beam but your video saved my from messing up my low beams for my wife coming an abitual offender 😂😂💀 thanks bro
Projector style headlights are just plain garbage imho. I don't mean on just these cars, my brother's Kia has them as well. The NTSA should be ashamed of themselves for passing this junk. HIDs are about the best way to go with projectors. Other people were commenting on that. I do not use this car much anymore but am keeping it for life since I paid it off. 👍
There is actually a class action suit against nissan, they will replace the headlights...great video thanks
Very helpful info. I had my headlight assembly replaced & even my mechanic was stumped as to how to adjust headlights. THANK YOU!!
My pleasure!
Sounds like u need a new mechanic 😅
@@TheCoolSpot I'm sure he'd resemble that remark!! 😳
@@andrepoole2933 he probably wld..... As much as u resented him not being able to adjust a headlight! 😂 😂
Good video. love the blue jays screaming in the background too.
Great video.. I thought my altenator was going out when I first turned my headlights on at night. Lol going to try this tonight before I order me a new set on eBay. Thanks buddy
Man thank u sooooooo much words cant express it enough
When I did this vid I had no idea so many would be helped. I'm glad to be of service.
I have a 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, and after a class action lawsuit, they replaced the headlamps(I installed the LED For Low and High Beam); once they replaced the headlamps, I saw both the Low Beam light was way too down, and at night I can barely see more than 7 feet at low Beam. Hence, as per Video, the Rule is Simple. Counterclockwise makes the Beam Downward(Low), and Anticlockwise Makes the Beam upward(High). Make sure to put the same weight in the vehicle and adjust the beam.
this was a huge help! Thanks!
Been looking for this forever thank you!!!!!!
Thank you sir much appreciated
This will help. Just replaced the whole light.....It was dangerously low but the aim angle is way off. Will do this 1st thing in the morning.
I installed hid head lights and the right kme is too low and the guy said you could not adjust them now I saw rhis I am so gonna check this after work thanks!
Thank you my brother I’ve been looking how to do it too I ran across you
I'm glad I was able to help people out. It was driving me very, albeit a short drive Haha!
Saved my life thank you so much
Thanks James, very helpful video.
Thank you so much sir! Just saved me hours of frustration
Thank you for being awesome and making this video!