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In these steps, you will learn how to change a Nissan Altima light bulb the quick and easy way using household tools. Note: wear gloves if need. Fix can get very dirty.
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2013-2015 Nissan Altima Low Beam Bulb Replacement
In these steps, you will learn how to change a...
iFixit Library 2013-2018 Nissan Altima
Moderate
15 - 30 minutes
Guide 158411
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- Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right to grant access to the fender line. (Or in our case for better display, remove the wheel.)
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- Remove the fender liner using flathead screwdrivers by unscrewing all 3 locations holding fender liner to front bumper.
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- Now go to the underside of the fender liner and remove the three bolts using the Phillips screwdriver and flathead for the 1 clip.
- Use same flathead screwdriver technique for the flathead highlighted in green.
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- Grab the small hole on the underside of the fender, and carefully pull the panel out.
- This allows you to access the rear of the headlight housing.
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- Turn the lightbulb holder counter clockwise until it is released from the headlight
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- Pull up on the tab on the back of the bulb holder and simultaneously pull the light bulb out.
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- Replace the lightbulb by putting the new in place of the old one that was just removed.