Nissan 350Z Bulb Size

The Nissan 350z is a two-seater, two-door sports car that was built and sold by Nissan between 2002 and 2009. It was also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) in Japan and marked the fifth generation of the Z-car lineup from Nissan. It came with a set of Xenon High-Intensity Discharge Headlamps. 

The Nissan 350z, renowned for its sleek design and powerful performance, stood out in the sports car market during its production years. The car’s distinctive styling and engineering were a testament to Nissan’s commitment to innovation and driving excellence. As part of its advanced features, the 350z was equipped with Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, which were a significant upgrade over traditional halogen bulbs.

These HID lamps provided brighter and whiter light, enhancing night-time visibility and giving the car a more modern, high-tech look. This feature was particularly appreciated by car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike, as it not only improved the aesthetic appeal of the vehicle but also contributed to safer driving conditions.

Bulb type used

For the 2003 to 2005 model years, Nissan equipped the 350z with H1 bulbs for its high beam headlights and the D2R bulb for its low beam headlights. These changed for the 2006 to 2009 model years where Nissan adopted the D2S bulb for both the high beam and low beam headlights. 

Upgrading from factory bulbs to aftermarket LED/HID

Choosing to switch your old halogen headlights for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps helps to eliminate that yellow dull beam for a cooler blue or white shade. This also gives you brighter lights that effectively improve night driving and prevents you from blinding oncoming traffic. 

Advantages of upgrading to LED/HID technology

1. Higher light output
2. Reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI)
3. Unmatched durability
4. Reduced maintenance costs
5. Environmentally friendly

How to choose the correct bulb size for LED/HID lamps

• Contact your car dealer

You can give your car dealer or manufacturer a call to inquire about your vehicle’s bulb sizes. All you’ll need to do is provide them with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to help them retrieve the information for you. 

• User manual

Your car manual or vehicle handbook should contain details about the part numbers you require for your car. This includes bulb sizes for your headlights. Peruse through the ‘Maintenance’ section to retrieve these details. 

• Online search. 

Our Nissan 350z light bulb replacement chart is available with detailed information on the correct bulb sizes for your Nissan 350z. All you’ll need to do is pick your car’s model year to generate the results. 

• Check your factory bulbs

If you’re more of a hands-on person, you can alternatively remove your headlights and check the size of your factory bulbs. They should have part number indicated on the casing. This represents the bulb size that you should get for your LED/HID lamps. 

Installing new bulbs

1. Jack up your Nissan 350z. 
2. Remove the wheel and the inner fender lining. 
3. Remove all the fasteners that hold the bottom motor shield. 
4. Pull the shield and the inner fender liner out. 
5. Locate the cover that protects the headlight. 
6. Remove it to expose the bulb. 
7. Remove the bulb power connector. 
8. Push the retaining clips that hold the old bulb in place to remove it.
9. Replace the old bulb with the new one. 
10. Test the headlights before screwing everything back on. 

Additional equipment

1. Flat-head screwdriver
2. Latex gloves

Q&A Section 

What do HID headlights stand for? 

High-intensity discharge lamps (HID lamps) are electrical gas-discharge lamps that use an electric arc located between tungsten electrodes to produce light. The light emanates from an alumina arc tube or transparent/translucent fused quartz. 

• Production 2003–2008