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Steps

8

Time Required

                          20 minutes

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              2002-2004 Nissan Xterra Taillight
  • Turn off the vehicle by removing the keys from the ignition.
  • Open the back trunk door.

Turn off the vehicle by removing the keys from the ignition.

Open the back trunk door.

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Step 2

  • Use the 10 mm wrench to remove the two screws on the back panel.

Use the 10 mm wrench to remove the two screws on the back panel.

Step 3

  • Gently, but firmly push the assembly to loosen the plastic alignment pins.

Gently, but firmly push the assembly to loosen the plastic alignment pins.

Step 4

  • Remove the taillight socket from the taillight assembly by rotating it counterclockwise and lifting the socket out.

Remove the taillight socket from the taillight assembly by rotating it counterclockwise and lifting the socket out.

Step 5

  • Remove the defective light bulb from the socket by pulling up on the socket.

Remove the defective light bulb from the socket by pulling up on the socket.

Step 6

  • Insert the new light bulb into the same socket.

Insert the new light bulb into the same socket.

Step 7

  • Test the light bulb by turning the headlights of the car on. If it lights up, it properly works.

Test the light bulb by turning the headlights of the car on. If it lights up, it properly works.

Step 8

  • Once the flanges are lined up, press in the socket and turn clockwise to lock in place.

Once the flanges are lined up, press in the socket and turn clockwise to lock in place.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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