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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement

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iFixit Library 2008-2013 Nissan Altima Moderate 45 minutes Guide 153975
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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide is to help demonstrate how to properly replace a 2013 Altima interior door handle. The door handle is important because it allows you easy access to get in and out of your vehicle. With this problem, you will have to find alternatives to get out of your car or worse, overpay a company for a $20 fix. You will only need a flathead screwdriver, a 10 mm socket and wrench, and a new handle.

Step 1

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  • Use an opening tool or spudger to gently pry open the cover behind the door handle.
  • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolt under the handle cap.
Step 2

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Use an opening tool or spudger to pry the window and door lock assembly up and free from the frame.
  • Use a 10 mm socket to remove the single bolt underneath the control assembly.
Step 3

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
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  • There is another screw located underneath the long arm panel (to the left of the door handle), unscrew it.
Step 4

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Unhook the cables from the window control panel to take off the door.
Step 5

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
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  • Unscrew the three silver screws directly behind the door handle (Top, left, right).
Step 6

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  • Unhook the two wires that hook into the unlock/lock mechanisms.
Step 7

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  • Remove the old door handle.
Step 8

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
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  • Place and screw the new handle into place.
Step 9

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Hook the lock/unlock wires back into the door handle. (Handle will not work unless this step is complete.
Step 10

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  • Plug in the window control panel and place the panel back in its respectful place.
  • The door panel clips should goes into the holes and snap in when in place.
Step 11

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Insert the screw beneath the control panel and the screw to the right of the lock/unlock button.
Step 12

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Next, place both the door arm and window control panel in their place. The arm should snap in while the control panel sits flush in place.
Step 13

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2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement — repair step ⌕
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  • Lastly, place the screw back in its respective place and tighten it with the rachet.
Step 14

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  • Finishing result: The older interior handle is in my hand, while the new interior handle is in place.