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2004-2012 Nissan Versa Interior Dome Light Replacement

This tutorial will go over how to replace a...

iFixit Library 2004-2012 Nissan Versa Easy 15 - 20 minutes Guide 167641

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Before you begin

This tutorial will go over how to replace a 2012 Nissan Versa car's interior dome lights. Your prior automotive experience is unimportant because changing the lightbulb within the dome light is a fairly easy procedure. It's crucial to understand how to change these lights, though. For your interior car light, you'll need a DE3175 lightbulb in addition to an opening tool in case something becomes jammed. Since you'll be removing the lightbulb with your hands, one thing to watch out for is its heat. You may quickly have brilliant interior lights if you just follow the instructions.

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 1/4" Flathead Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Take off the inner dome light's plastic covering. Either with an opening tool or your hands.
It is suggested that you use a flathead screwdriver due to the pressure you need to use with your hands; nevertheless, exercise caution when using your hands to avoid breaking the lid and/or clips.

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Locate the bulb in the middle of the outlet.
Should it remain hot, give it a minute or so too cool down before removing the lightbulb.
Prior to removing the light bulb, be sure it is not hot.

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Push the tab away from the bulb to release the bulb.

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Replace the dead or broken bulb with a new bulb by inserting a side in the hole first then pushing it upwards past the tab to seal it inside.
The socket for a 2012 Nissan Versa is a DE3175 bulb.
In order to prevent burns, turn off the power supply before changing the lightbulb.Because the light bulb is fragile, you should use caution when inserting it into the socket to avoid breaking it.

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Make sure the lightbulb and socket are operational by turning on the light by pushing the switch.
(If it is successful, your light ought to shine like the ones in the pictures.)

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To put the clear cover back you insert the side with one large hinge to the open space hinge.
The light assembly has a hinge, which clips back in

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Once the lid is pressed into place with your fingertips till you hear a click to indicate you sealed it, your car will be illuminated by a new light.