Nissan Altima
Courtesy Step Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to replace a burnt out step or
"courtesy" light bulb in the doors of a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima coupe or sedan.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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 Altima Courtesy Step Light |
 Pry Out Lower Edge |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 4th generation 2007 to 2012 Nissan Altima coupe or sedan in
replacing a burnt out step or "courtesy" light bulb in the driver or
passenger doors. Owners of other Nissan or Infiniti vehicles such as the Versa, Maxima, Juke, Rogue, Murano, Xterra, Pathfinder, Sentra, Cube, Armada, Quest, Frontier, Titan, G25, G35, G37, M35 and M37 may also find this guide to be helpful. A new replacement courtesy / step light bulb is part # 194 from Sylvania and other automotive part manufacturers. If you would like to have a brighter step light, choose a compatible 194 LED bulb. The only tool needed to replace the bulb is a small flathead screwdriver. You may also be able to use a key, coin, nail file, butter knife or other similar object to pry out the courtesy step light bulb housing. |
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 Courtesy Light Removed |
 Unplug Power Connector |
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| The first step is
to insert the flathead screwdriver in between the lower edge of the courtesy
light bulb housing and the door's interior panel.
Then carefully pry out the lens until you can remove it by hand. The housing is held in place by small plastic prongs that can bend slightly but may break it you aren't careful. |
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 Pull Out Old Bulb |
 Insert New # 194 Bulb |
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| Disconnect the
power by pushing on the white plastic tab and pulling the connector away
from the bulb housing.
Remove the old # 194 bulb by pulling it straight out of the metal socket. Push a new # 194 bulb into the socket until it rests securely against the metal contacts in the socket. I recommend the Sylvania 194 LL long life light bulbs. |
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 Plug In Power Connector |
 Insert Lower Edge Into Door |
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| Re-install the power connector and push it into the white plastic socket until it clicks in place. | ||
 Snap Upper Edge Into Place |
 Courtesy Step Light Replaced |
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| To finish the job,
insert the lower edge of the courtesy step light housing into the door panel
and gently push in the upper edge until it snaps into place. |
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| For more of my
maintenance instructions, click on the following links:
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Maintenance Guides, and
2002-2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Maintenance Guides. |
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