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How to Remove the Front Headlights on a Nissan Altima?

Model: Nissan Altima L32 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Headlight

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In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the front headlights on a Nissan Altima. This is a straightforward task, but it requires removing the bumper.

First, open the hood. Next, remove all the plastic rivets located at the top of the grille.

Then, move to the wheel well, unscrew the indicated mounting bolts, and repeat the same steps on the lower edge of the bumper. After that, grasp the bumper, separate it from the frame, and unscrew the corresponding bolts to remove the headlight in question.

To install the replacement and reassemble everything, simply follow the reverse procedure.


Updated on 6 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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