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Looking to replace the Taillight bulb on your 2006-2013 Nissan Versa Hatchback? We've got you covered. Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for a seamless process. Dive in for our detailed instructions!
Steps
Access the rear hatchback door.
Locate 2 plastic snap covers directly behind the Taillight assembly. These covers feature a small slit opening.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into both slots.
Carefully pry off each cover. Behind them, you'll find a small 10MM or 8MM nut attached to the taillight assembly stud.
Start by removing the lower nut.
Grab a 10MM or 8MM socket, a small extension drive, and a ratchet.
Proceed to remove the upper nut.
Opt for the open-end wrench or a flexible socket adapter.
Slide a flathead screwdriver between the taillight and the vehicle's body.
Commence at the bottom of the Taillight. Gently pry slightly underneath the Taillight until it begins to detach from the body. Begin at the bottom and then proceed to the middle of the Taillight.
Completely detach the Taillight.
Grasp the Taillight and softly pull it away from the vehicle. If it resists, gently pry slightly a few more times until it gives way.
Replace the bulb.
Find the socket for the Taillight bulb. Twist it counterclockwise until it disengages from the Taillight. Holding the socket, carefully remove the old bulb and insert a new one.
Reinsert the socket into the light assembly.
Carefully fit the socket into the Taillight assembly. Twist the socket clockwise until it locks into the Taillight assembly securely and doesn't rotate anymore.
Reattach the Taillight to the car.
Position the Taillight studs with the holes in the vehicle's body. Then, push the Taillight assembly back into the car, ensuring it sits flush with the vehicle's body.
Secure the nuts in place.
Reattach both 10-8mm nuts onto the Taillight studs. Afterward, snap the interior covers back into position.
Ensure the bulb functions properly.
Congratulations! You've effectively replaced a Taillight bulb in a Nissan Versa Hatchback.
Pro Tips
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When loosening the bolts from the Taillight studs, consider using your hand to finish spinning them off the stud once they're nearly loose, instead of using a ratchet or wrench, as space might be tight.
Warnings
- Handle light bulbs with care. Avoid squeezing or forcing them out of sockets, as it could lead to injury from broken glass.
- Avoid excessive prying between the Taillight and vehicle body to prevent damage to the Taillight.
Essential Tools
- A flathead screwdriver
- 10mm and 8mm sockets
- Short extension drive
- Ratchet handle
- Open-ended 8mm and 10mm wrench
