Headlight retainer

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pbernhard85
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Qashqai Model: Mk.1 Qashqai - J10 (2006–2013)

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Hi all recently purchased qashqai+2 headlight bulb drivers side needed replacing. Lost the retainer clip that holds bulb in socket. I have searched everywhere. Nissan told me i have to buy whole unit at £350 please help

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andy2019
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

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Has it fallen onto the bottom of the undertray on the car by any chance ?
Plenty out there if you dont find it quick search here you go https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321528927035
Jaffa069
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai Facelift - J11b (2017–2021)

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Hi guys
Can't really find a relavent link so took a headlight one , got a 2018 Qashqai with bi led headlamps, the right one isn't working ( it's a lhd model in Sweden , I lost my way a bit from home and ended up here 🫣)
And looked to change the lamp , but unit is sealed and nissan quoted the friend a grand to fix , any tips would be great help .
Thanks in advance 🙏
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gloucester
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

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pbernhard85 - welcome to this forum

Has andy2019's respose been of help?
(2015 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T 1.2 sold 15/6/18) ~ 2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 - 2018 Yamaha MT-07 ~ (2024 Volvo EX30 ordered)
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gloucester
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Qashqai Model: Mk.2 Qashqai - J11 (2013–2017)

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Jaffa069 - welcome to this forum

I trust you've tried disconnecting and reconnecting in case there's corrosion on the terminals? And checked that the headlight is getting 12V?

I can't recall anyone attempting to mend one - the usual advice is to try eBay or a local scrapyard.
(2015 Nissan Qashqai Tekna DIG-T 1.2 sold 15/6/18) ~ 2018 Suzuki Ignis SZ5 - 2018 Yamaha MT-07 ~ (2024 Volvo EX30 ordered)
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