tail light - a female altima owner in need

Jun 26, 2007 2 Replies

Could anyone please tell me how to replace a tail light bulb? Do I go in through the trunk? Hope you guys will help me on this simple question...thanks in advance!



I forgot to say - the altima is a 2002. Hope you guys can help!

  1. Remove the black plastic clip located at the top rear of the trunk that is holding the trunk liner in place. Use a flat-blade screwdriver in the slot and turn. The retainer will separate about 1/8 inch. Then pull it out.
  2. Slide the nylon wire straps off the two bolt threads extending into the trunk.
  3. Using a 5/16" spintite (or a 5/16" endwrench if tight), remove the two nuts from the bolts.
  4. Taillight assembly now can be removed. Turn bulb-holder CCW to access bulb and turn bulb CCW to remove.

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