The INFINITI M30 headlight bulb size specifications include 9005 for high beam and 9006 for low beam, with each bulb size corresponding to distinct lighting functions. The replacement chart covers 1990 through 1992 model production years and details the bulb specifications for each headlight configuration.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Infiniti M30 uses the 9005 bulb for high beam headlights and the 9006 bulb for low beam headlights across the 1990-1992 model years.
Both the 9005 and 9006 are ANSI-standardized halogen bulbs rated for use in the United States and Canada, each operating on a 12-volt electrical system.
The 9005 is a single-filament halogen bulb rated at 65 watts, making it the higher-wattage of the two bulb types used in the M30's headlight system.
The 9006 is also a single-filament halogen bulb but is rated at 55 watts, reflecting its role in the low beam position where less output is required.
Although the 9005 and 9006 share a similar physical profile, they use different base types. The 9005 uses a P20d base while the 9006 uses a P22d base, making the two bulbs non-interchangeable despite their visual similarity.
The difference in base type between the 9005 and 9006 is a deliberate safety measure under the ANSI standard, as it prevents a higher-wattage high beam bulb from being installed in a low beam socket.