How to Change a Brake Light on a 2005 Nissan Altima

This is a real time video on changing a brake light in a 2005 Nissan Altima. I've pointed out some helpful information:
-how to release & easily replace the weather stripping/carpet cover
-how to remove the cargo net connector
-a standard socket won't reach over the bolt, I had to use an adjustable wrench but just to loosen the nut/washer; I then used my hand to remove them
-location of plastic posts which stabilize the light casing
-identify which bulb is being replaced for a brake light
-how to use simple leverage to remove the connector for the electrical
-where to use dielectric grease on the new bulb

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• How to
• Change
• replace
• a Brake Light
• 2005
• Nissan
• Altima
• taillight
• brakelight
• howto
• how-to
• repair
• installation
• install

[Muziqlovher]

I almost destroyed my trunk before watching this video...LOL.

Thanks a bunch.!

I won't be getting ripped off this time for a $35 installation fee (bulb not included)

:-)

[EricaceaeCalluna]

@Muziqlovher Super cool! hopefully the Hyundai is close enough to the Nissan that you can successfully change your light bulb.

[bugsiev8]

Great video. The only thing I would add is the carpet tabs have a center that pops out making it easier to remove. All other google sites had marginal written directions. I had trouble locating the two nuts that all of them refered to. I did'nt realize that they were hidden under the wiring harness tabs as pointed out in your video. Great job!!! It worked on a 2009 Altima as well.

[EricaceaeCalluna]

@bugsiev8 Yeah another person mentioned the carpet tabs have centers as well. I don't know if my mine are different or perhaps I just do't see how to get that center piece out. Either way, these little guys cost as little as $1 at Westlake and I think less then $3 at the dealership. Until they die on me, I'm good ;)

[shaynicholas22]

This video was so helpful thanks a bunch! My tail light works its my blinker light that needs to be replaced but still very helpful. My plastic cases protecting the lights has cracked on the edge do you think super glue will protect it from rain snow and ice?

[EricaceaeCalluna]

@shaynicholas22 super glue has a tendency to become brittle. I'd look for Marine glue which is specifically designed for plastics and water exposure.

[wongdynasty]

thank you!

[wongdynasty]

thank you!

[jacquesoconnor]

Thank You very much. This video is very simple the watch and understand as well as covering the entire operation including the bulb type info.

[carrymycross84]

Thank u so much

[chalochale]

Thank you, I was going to pay a mechanic $25 for thi job and now i will do it my self.

[CJTHEGAMER123]

Nice video

[TheSteelers4317]

@mranthonyelizondo Thanks !!!!

[foooxxxs]

Thanks a lot for sharing this video. I took my car to a service station & they asked for 50 bucs...!!!!

I saw this video & i could do it within 15 minutes.. btw, mine is a NIssan 2009 Sentra..