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2012 Nissan Maxima bulb size chart

Catalog bulb positions and codes for the 2012 Nissan Maxima. Confirm against your owner’s manual before buying.

Fitment notes

For the 2012 Nissan Maxima, the high-beam headlight uses a 9005 bulb. Low-beam fitment depends on the headlight type: models with halogen headlights use H11, while models with HID headlights use D2S. Confirm whether the vehicle has halogen or HID headlights before ordering low-beam replacements.

Fog-light listings include both H11 LED and H16 LED options, so verify the existing fog-light setup and connector. The front turn signal and parking light use 3457A. Other notable exterior fitments include 921 reverse lights, 7440A rear turn signals, and 2827 front side markers. The rear side marker uses 168NA.

The brake, center stop, and tail lights are listed as LED. License-plate lighting may use 168 or 917. Interior listings include 194 and 7441 for dome, map, and other interior applications, while the glove-box and trunk lights use 158.

Bulb chart

Headlight & fog

PositionBulb
Fog Light Bulb FrontH11 LED, H16 LED
Headlight Bulb High Beam9005
Headlight Bulb Low Beam(with halogen headlights)H11
Headlight Bulb Low Beam(with HID headlights)D2S

Exterior signal & marker

PositionBulb
Back Up Reverse Light Bulb921
Brake Light BulbLED
Center High Mount Stop Light BulbLED
License Plate Light Bulb168, 917
Parking Light Bulb3457A
Side Marker Light Bulb Front2827
Side Marker Light Bulb Rear168NA
Stepwell Light Bulb158
Tail Light BulbLED
Turn Signal Light Bulb Front3457A
Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear7440A

Interior & accessory

PositionBulb
Dome Light Bulb194, 7441
Glove Box Light Bulb158
Interior Door Light Bulb194, 7441
Map Light Bulb194, 7441
Trunk or Cargo Area Light158

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