07+ Altima Sedan, Fog Light Install w/OEM Switch on Non Pre-Wired Vehicle

[bt2580]

For those of you that have the Gen4 cars...I did a foglight install on an 07 Altima 2.5S for an older gentleman, and had the opportunity to shoot photos. This installation was done using a new factory foglight switch, and the car was NOT pre-wired for foglights. I did the installation with the bumper on the vehicle and it took app 3 hours with photo taking. I have no issues taking the bumper off, and could have easily done so. I wanted to show that this install can be done without bumper removal for those who do not feel comfortable removing it. Total cost on parts was around $350.

Parts Needed...
-OEM Foglight switch. Will differ depending on the car's options. P/N for the 07 2.5s I worked on without auto light system...25560-JA074
-Depo foglights. I found them for $175 for the pair, shipped off EBAY, http://stores.shop.ebay.com/AutoPart...__W0QQ_armrsZ1
Below needed if car is not pre-wired for fogs
-14g or 16g wire, 3 colors, 15 feet of each is plenty
-(2) H11 pigtails (Pico p/n 5638PT)
-25 feet 1/4" split loom
-5/16" blue ring terminals (2)
-Blue butt connectors (4)
-Electrical tape
-Wire ties
-6mm Bolt, 1.0mm thread pitch, 12mm long. Get a 6mm flat washer too...
-(2) pins for fuse box. I got these off of a wrecked car's harness... Researching P/N

Tools Needed
-Flat blade screwdriver
-Phillips scredriver (#2)
-Wire strippers and crimper
-10 mm wrench or socket/ratchet
-Floor jack, not necessary, but helps. I used the incline on my driveway, ramps would work, or even putting the nose of the car over a curb.

Check to see if car is 'Pre-wired' for fog lights
-Easiest way to do this is to look under the fuse cover in the engine compartment.

-Fuse Box


-If there are wires in the 2 positions inside the yellow box, the car is pre-wired, this one is not.
-If the car is 'pre-wired', there will be plugs for the fog lights located behind the bumper.


OEM Switch Installation
-Pic of new OEM switch with the foglight switch next to headlight switch.


-Remove screws in shroud around steering column, one on each side.
-Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to access.
-Top piece can be popped off after removal of screws.


-Remove 2 screws holding in switch assembly


-Lift switch up to gain access to plug for switch assembly.
-Use screwdriver to depress tab on plug while gently pulling switch away


-Plug in new switch and reassemble steering column shroud in reverse order.
-Pic of new switch installed



Fog Light Installation
-Remove center, engine splash guard
-Total of 11 plastic clips, 7 along front, 4 in rear
-Use flat blade screwdriver to pop up center portion of clips, then pull out


-Remove 6 phillips head screws that attach front bumper to fender liners. 3 on each side


-Tug on fender liner a little and it can be pulled away from the bumper to allow easier access



Continued Below

[bt2580]

Continued from above

-Remove fog light covers
-Reach up on top of fog light cover and remove single bolt, 10mm head
-No pic on car, just feel up there and you will find it
-Once bolt is removed, push on front of cover to pop loose from metal clip
-Pic below gives an idea...Hole in top is where bolt is, slot in bottom is for metal clip, tabs on sides are for alignment


-Install fog light housings. Reuse bolts taken out of covers
-Pic of housing installed...Knurled piece on bottom is the adjustor for aiming the light


-Pic of wires run into the fuse box.
-These are the positive leads for the fog lights. One for each side of the car.
-I used a small screwdriver to push the existing wire loom to the side and snake the new ones in.
-I used electrical tape around these wires inside the fuse box to finish off and make look OEM


-The plug in the fuse box is of a similar construction to the one shown below.
-This style of connector is meant to be serviceable and pops apart.
-Use a small flat blade screwdriver inside of slots to push the locking cage on the plug towards the front of the connector.
-Insert new pins, paying attention to how the others are inserted, and close connector.


-Now all that is left is to run your wires to each light.
-I used 1/4" split loom around the 2 wires coming out from the fuse box.
-**Wrap the ends your split loom with electrical tape, it will stop the wires from trying to come out. Same thing if you have a wire exiting loom, but the loom continues on.
-I ran the power wires straight down behind the driver's side headlight, and then across to the passenger's side.
-The ground from the passenger's side light comes back across to the driver's side and both are grounded at a common point.
-I found this threaded hole on the driver's side. Specs for bolt in parts list in first post.


-Below is a pic after routing the wire to the passenger's side of car.
-The plug shown there in the lower grille opening is for the outide air temp thermometer on the car.
-There is enough room between the bumper cover and bumper itself to tuck the 1/4" wire loom in there, and it will hold snugly. Look where yellow line is, you'll get an idea.


-Turn headlight switch to on, and then the fog light switch (the fog lights will only operate with the low beams on, and they also cut out with high beam operation)
-Plug H11 pigtails into fog lights.
-Touch bare ends to power and ground wires before connecting with butt connectors to ensure correct polarity.
-I wrapped electrical tape from the base of the H11 connectors to the split loom.



Finishing Up
-Verify operation of both lights.
-Check your install again for any dangling wires, etc
-Pull car up to a wall and aim the fog lights by turning the adjustors on the bottom of the housings.
-Replace all panels on car...
-**Fog lights can also be adjusted with the car reassembled through this hole on each side


-Enjoy the lights!!! I know that they made a difference on the car that I worked on.

[Vital]

WOOOOWWWWWW !!!!!!! that's all i can say! U ARE DA MAN!!!!!!

EDIT: now that i've actually read your post here it is:
1. OEM fog switch - there's really no differance between the 2 (auto and manual light) exept for what the driver is already used to, right?
2. 2 pins from fuse box, got it of a wrecker - ??? huh ???
3. Is the car prewired for OEM fog switch even thou it's not prewired for fog lights??
4. According to your write up the only thing separating pre-wired and not pre-wired cars are pins (wires) in PIN#whatever it isin a fuse box.
So if i got it right u just need to run wires from those 2 pins to the light bulbs and that it??? Per your write up there's already wires from the switch to the fuse + it's already hooked up to power as u didn't mention any splicing or hooking up to the battery.

There'll be more questions in a little bit but that's it for now

[dhwang]

+1

nice writeup. this should be stickied in the DIY section.

[dcharms2]

Thanks for the writeup! I'm kind of new to the forum and the whole modding thing. I am trying to decide whether to go with OEM fogs or HID. Are HIDs much harder to install? Thanks for the help.

[bt2580]

Originally Posted by dhwang

+1

nice writeup. this should be stickied in the DIY section.

I brought this over from another forum that I post on with the intent of it ending up there. The mods here saw the writeup before it was posted...

Originally Posted by dcharms2

Thanks for the writeup! I'm kind of new to the forum and the whole modding thing. I am trying to decide whether to go with OEM fogs or HID. Are HIDs much harder to install? Thanks for the help.

Basically all of the above would need to be done, plus the installation of the HID kit for the fogs. The H11 HID kits are pretty much plug and play, so it would just be a matter of mounting the ballasts, and connecting them to the wiring mentioned above.

[dcharms2]

Where did you buy the fog light stalk?

[bt2580]

Originally Posted by Vital

1. OEM fog switch - there's really no differance between the 2 (auto and manual light) exept for what the driver is already used to, right?

When I ordered the OE switch assembly, there were a few different choices depending on the car's options. I am not sure if a car that does not have the auto light circuit has the sensor for it. I would use the switch that is made for your car.

Originally Posted by Vital

2. 2 pins from fuse box, got it of a wrecker - ??? huh ???

Yes, I will try and get a p/n from Nissan for the pin ends. I actually pulled them out of a plug that I cut off of a harness from a wrecked Titan.

Originally Posted by Vital

3. Is the car prewired for OEM fog switch even thou it's not prewired for fog lights??

Yes, put the new switch in, and the computer will recognize it and energize the 2 outputs in the fuse box.

Originally Posted by Vital

4. According to your write up the only thing separating pre-wired and not pre-wired cars are pins (wires) in PIN#whatever it isin a fuse box.
So if i got it right u just need to run wires from those 2 pins to the light bulbs and that it??? Per your write up there's already wires from the switch to the fuse + it's already hooked up to power as u didn't mention any splicing or hooking up to the battery.

Correct, no need to run a relay harness.

[bt2580]

Originally Posted by dcharms2

Where did you buy the fog light stalk?

I order some parts from...
Affordable Nissan Nismo Parts Accessories wholesale to the public. Nismo Performance Parts.

And others I order from a local dealership (they take pretty good care of me). In this case, it was only a $10 difference and I did not have to pay shipping. Worked out to be a little more, but I got the part quicker.

[Vital]

Yes, put the new switch in, and it will the computer will recognize it and energize the 2 outputs in the fuse box.

curiosity out of -how did u know it'll happen the way did it (does)?? Was it a random "let'me give it a shot" type thing or u knew it ??

[bt2580]

Originally Posted by Vital

curiosity out of -how did u know it'll happen the way did it (does)?? Was it a random "let'me give it a shot" type thing or u knew it ??

Actually, I researched the whole job on this forum and the 07 FAQ forum. Remember, I own a Gen3...

Much of this info was found here, but it was scattered among different threads and posts. Just thought I would tidy it up a bit and put it all in one place.

[Vital]

Originally Posted by bt2580

I order some parts from...
Affordable Nissan Nismo Parts Accessories wholesale to the public. Nismo Performance Parts.

And others I order from a local dealership (they take pretty good care of me). In this case, it was only a $10 difference and I did not have to pay shipping. Worked out to be a little more, but I got the part quicker.

Either i'm a retard or site navigation is all fukked up. Where the hell are these fog switches on there?? hahaha

[bt2580]

Originally Posted by Vital

Either i'm a retard or site navigation is all fukked up. Where the hell are these fog switches on there?? hahaha

Under 'Steering Column'.

[dcharms2]

I just called the dealer closest to me and they quoted $254 for the switch alone . Looks like I'm going to be ordering online...

[Buddapaw]

I will be buying my switch shortly to do this install, will be going with HID though