Drivers side front fender ,headlight and parking light removal

I need to remove the drivers side front fender,headlight and parking light.I have removed the rear screws on the fender but not at the front.It gets more complicated because there are some pieces behind the head light that I do not know if you have to remove or not.Also,how do you remove the lights?Any help would be appreciated.

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SOURCE: replace front head lihgt bulsbs on 350 z

To change the headlight on the 350Z it's a pain. Basically you need to remove the front wheel. Then remove the plastic guarding of the wheel to gain access to the headlight. FUN TIMES!!

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Posted on Jan 02, 2009

SOURCE: remeove rear combination tail light cover 2006 Nissan XTERRA

I just changed out a tailight on my 2000 Nissan Xterra, so I assume it may be similar. You have to pop the plastic strip which runs across the back. There are pop rivits in it.

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Posted on Jan 25, 2009

SOURCE: 2004 Maxima driving / fog light bulb replacement

if they are near the bottom of the bumper the only way is take the lower shield off and drop the lt and rt splash shields

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SOURCE: 1991 Nissan Maxima: Removal of front driver side door panel

This is out of my haynes manual
1 disconnect negative battery cable
2 on manual window equipped modesl remove the window crank using a hooked tool to remove the retainer clip.
3 on power window equipped models pry out the armrest switch control plate and disconnect the electrical connections
4 detach the armrest pull handle retaining screw then remove the inside door handle trim bezel
5 insert a wide putty knife, a thin screwdriver or a special trim panel removal tool between the trim panel and the head of the retaining clip to disengage the door panel retaining clips.then remove the remaining door panel retaining screws at the lower edge of the door panel.
6 once all of the clips are screws are disengage detach the trim panel disconnect any electrical connectors and remoe the trim panel from the vehicle by gently pulling it up and out.
7 for access to the inner door remove the door panel support bracket then peel back the watershield taking care not to tear it. it install the trim panel first press the watershield back into place. if necessary add more sealant to hold it in place.
8 installation is the reverse of removal

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You'll need to take the wheel bearings off. the rotors are bolted to the hub and the bolts are located in the back of the hub thus having to remove the wheel bearings and removed the hub/rotor assy.

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