Nissan Altima Owners Manual: Exterior and interior lights

*1 Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest


*1 Always check with the Parts Department at a NISSAN dealer for the latest parts information.

*2 See a NISSAN dealer for assistance.

1. Front map light


1. Front map light
2. Headlamp assembly
3. Park/ Turn signal light 4. Fog light (if so equipped)/ Day time running light (Canada only) 5. Step light
6. Door mirror turn signal light (if so equipped)
7. Personal light
8. High-mount stoplight
9. Trunk light
10. Spoiler-mount stop light 11. Rear combination light 12. License plate light

Replacement procedures


Replacement procedures

All other lights are either type A, B, C or D. When replacing a bulb, first remove the lens, light and/or cover.

Indicates bulb installation Indicates bulb removal
Indicates bulb installation


Step light


Step light

Use a cloth 1 to protect the housing.

Personal light


Personal light

Use a cloth 1 to protect the housing.

Rear combination light

Bulb replacement requires the removal of the rear combination light assembly. If replacement is required, see your NISSAN dealer.

Trunk light


Trunk light

    Park/turn signal lights
    1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the fasteners A ; carefully pull back the front fender protector. 3. Rotate the bulb B counterclockwise and pull out to remove. ...

    Wheels and tires
    If you have a flat tire, see “Flat tire” in the “In case of emergency” section of this manual. ...

    Other materials:

    Sunload sensor
    Description COMPONENT DESCRIPTION The sunload sensor (1) is located on the LH tweeter grille. It detects sunload entering through windshield by means of a photo diode. The sensor converts the sunload into a current value which is then input into the front air control. SUNLOAD INPUT PROCESS ...

    Headlamp (xenon type)
    Wiring Diagram - Coupe Wiring Diagram - Sedan ...

    B260B steering lock unit
    Description The electronic steering column lock performs the check by itself according to the steering status. DTC Logic DTC DETECTION LOGIC DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE 1.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE 1. Press the push-button ignition switch, when steering is locked. 2. Check “S ...