Parts for your 2004 Nissan X-trail-Tail lights

2004 Nissan X‑Trail tail-lights: what they do and how to look after them

Yes, the 2004 Nissan X‑Trail (T30) absolutely uses tail-lights. They’re part of the rear combination lamp assembly and are required by law in Australia and New Zealand. This is documented in the Nissan X‑TRAIL Model T30 Series Service Manual (Lighting System – Rear Combination Lamp) and the 2004 Owner’s Manual lighting section. Regulatory requirements such as ADR 13/00 and ADR 49/00 (Australia), and the NZ Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004/WOF requirements, also mandate functioning rear position lamps (tail-lights), stop lamps and indicators on this vehicle.

On the X‑Trail, the tail-lights make the vehicle visible from behind at night or in poor weather, and they share the housing with the brake, indicator, reverse and (market‑dependent) rear fog lights. If they’re dull, cracked or intermittent, visibility and compliance both take a hit.

Servicing is straightforward. With the tailgate open, the outer lamp unit is secured by a couple of screws