The 20032005 350z headlights come with 2 light bulbs with the choice of a HID bulb for low beam or a conventional halogen bulb for low beam. But in this vintage headlight, the high beams are always the same. The H7 halogen low beam and H7 halogen high beam combinations are what you can see on the headlight of the 2003–2005 350Z. or H7 halogen high beam with D2S HID low beam. A hybrid projector unit is also a form of early generation projector.
The single, big, bi-xenon (dual beam) projector assembly using a 35w D2S HID bulb is the sole form of headlamp available for the 2006–2009 350z. The single projector in this headlight can produce 2 different beam patterns for the high and low beam functions thanks to an internal motorized shutter.
In this video, we go over all the specifics of these two types of Nissan 350z headlight housings, including how to replace bulbs, improve them, and remove them for maintenance.
Can a 2004 350Z use headlights from a 2006 350Z?
There were two types of headlights available for the 350z: early model and late model. From 20032005 the 350z has a weak hybrid-projector low beam that could come with HID or halogen lights. Nissan, however, updated to a new type of headlight in 2006 and after that makes use of a single bi-xenon HID projector system. This newer model headlight looks better and has better light output.
In the first section of this video you can watch how the headlights are removed from the vehicle and observe that the bulkhead wire connector for both models of headlights are identical! To upgrade your headlights from your original 20032005 headlights is as simple as getting your hands on a set of OEM 2006+ headlights, and replacing your original headlights. There is no need for adjustment. They are totally plug and play! It’s okay if you want HID headlights made after 2006 but your original headlights didn’t come with HIDs because they are still plug and play. eBay, Amazon, or a 350z forum are ideal places to go for OEM 2006–2009 350z HID headlights.
What is a 350Z Z33?
The Nissan 350Z, the fifth iteration in Nissan’s Z-car line, is a two-door, two-seater sports car that was produced by Nissan Motor Corporation from 2002 until 2009. In Japan, it is known as the Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33). The 350Z commenced manufacturing in 2002 and was sold and promoted as a 2003 model from August 2002. Since the roadster did not make its debut until the following year, there was only a coupe the initial year. Initially, the coupe came in Base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring and Track versions, while the Roadster was limited to Enthusiast and Touring trim levels. The Track trim had Brembo brakes and lightweight wheels, but all other coupes’ suspension settings applied. For the 2009 model year, the Nissan 370Z took the place of the 350Z.