How to replace the tail light bulbs 2013 – 2018 Nissan Altima
To replace the tail light bulbs on your Altima It’s easy. You’ll need to access to the tail lights, replace the reverse light bulb, replace the brake light and other steps you’ll need to follow in the correct order. You can accomplish this tutorial of 8 chapters in 15 minutes. Take your 8 mm wrench and your tutorial and let’s get started!
Duration
15 minutes
Number of steps
8
Difficulty out of 5
1
Average savings
$15
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Set up
Step 1/2
Turn your engine off and set the parking brake.
Chapter 1:
Step 2/2
Press the trunk release switch and open the trunk.
Chapter 2:
Access to the tail lights
Step 1/7
To access the tail light, remove the trunk seal by the light.
Chapter 2:
Step 2/7
To increase the lifespan of the bulbs, we would suggest never touching the glass with your fingers or cleaning them carefully with paper towels before putting them back.
Chapter 2:
Step 3/7
Then shift the trunk carpet.
Chapter 2:
Step 4/7
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Chapter 2:
Step 5/7
To do this, push on the tab and pull on the connector.
Chapter 2:
Step 6/7
Using an 8 mm wrench, unscrew the 2 nuts holding the tail light housing.
Chapter 2:
Step 7/7
Remove the tail light housing, taking care to free the wiring harness by removing the seal from the car body.
Chapter 3:
Replace turn signal bulb
Step 1/6
To remove the turn signal bulb socket from the taillight housing, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
Chapter 3:
Step 2/6
To remove the bulb all you have to do is pull on it.
Chapter 3:
Step 3/6
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Chapter 3:
Step 4/6
Take the new bulb.
Chapter 3:
Step 5/6
Put the new light bulb in the socket.
Chapter 3:
Step 6/6
Put the socket into the taillight housing and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Chapter 4:
Replace the reverse light bulb
Step 1/5
To remove the reverse light bulb socket from the taillight housing, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
Chapter 4:
Step 2/5
To remove the bulb all you have to do is pull on it.
Chapter 4:
Step 3/5
Take the new bulb.
Chapter 4:
Step 4/5
Put the new light bulb in the socket.
Chapter 4:
Step 5/5
Put the socket into the taillight housing and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Chapter 5:
Change the parking light bulb
Step 1/4
Repeat the same operation for the socket of the side marker light.
Chapter 5:
Step 2/4
Take the new bulb.
Chapter 5:
Step 3/4
Put the new light bulb in the socket.
Chapter 5:
Step 4/4
Put the socket into the taillight housing and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Chapter 6:
Finalise the reassembly
Step 1/8
Insert the tail light harness into the hole provided and reposition the seal.
Chapter 6:
Step 2/8
The light is held in place by studs encased directly in the car body.
Chapter 6:
Step 3/8
Put the light back in.
Chapter 6:
Step 4/8
Then, screw the two mounting nuts back on.
Chapter 6:
Step 5/8
Plug the electrical connector back in.
Chapter 6:
Step 6/8
Put the trunk carpet back in place.
Chapter 6:
Step 7/8
Put the seal back in place.
Chapter 6:
Step 8/8
Operation complete.
