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How to Customize the Headlights of a Nissan Altima

Model: Nissan Altima L31 - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Headlight

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In this guide, you will learn how to customize a Nissan Altima by replacing the headlights when they become cloudy. First, open the hood and remove the screws located in the 4 positions indicated at minute 1:50. After that, remove the screw behind the headlights located in the front wheel well; at this point, you can move the plastic cover and access two internal screws that you need to remove.

Also, remove the 2 screws under the bumper shown at minute 3:20. You can now pull out the bumper. After this, you need to remove the 4 screws holding the headlight in place and disconnect the wires.

Take the new headlight, connect the wires, and reattach the screws you removed earlier. This way, you will have replaced the old cloudy headlights of your car.


Updated on 28 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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