2012 Nissan Sentra Rear Taillight Replacement

Введение

For many of us who have purchased a Nissan Sentra to save gas or money on a car, there are also times when our vehicles need replacements or upgrades due to accidents or normal wear and tear. However, it might cost more to get someone else to do it, so it's better to do it ourselves while keeping the roads safe. This guide helps you replace a broken or damaged 2012 Nissan Sentra rear taillight, specifically the driver's side rear taillight. It requires the use of at least 1 tool and is easy to do; however you will need to order a new taillight online or in-store that corresponds to the 2012 Nissan Sentra. Be aware of small parts that can be dangerous to children, and be cautious of the electrical wires involves that might be damaged depending on your situation.

Before beginning, place your car in park, power off the ignition, and engage the parking brake.

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Шаг 1 Rear Taillight

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Open the trunk.
Locate the plastic large bolt behind the taillight.
This bolt holds the grey cover in place.
Remove the bolt with a flat head screw driver or wrench.

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Шаг 2

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Peel back the grey cover to expose the back casing of the taillight.

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Шаг 3

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Use a small wrench to loosen the two nuts securing the bolts.
Locate the group of wires in the center that connect to the bulbs.

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Шаг 4

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Once the nuts are loose enough, use your fingers to remove the bolts easily.

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Disconnect the plug by pressing a button located on the back.
This plug will disconnect the taillight from the car.

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Шаг 6

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Loosen the sides of the taillight by gently pulling from side to side.
Pull the taillight straight out toward yourself in order to easily remove the wires from the small opening.
Grab the cord and pull the cord out through the small opening.
Place the damaged taillight aside.

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Шаг 7

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Wipe down the vacant area and insert the new cord, from the new taillight, through the small opening.

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Шаг 8

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Use your other hand to pull the wire inward and lock in the rubber grommet.
Make desired adjustments to the front of the taillight in order to have the best placement.

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Шаг 9

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Grab the cord and connect it to the outlet.
This will allow the light bulbs in the new taillight to work.

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Шаг 10

Turn on your vehicle.
Put the car in reverse or step on the break to test out the new taillight.
If the rear lights turn on it means that the connection is intact.
Make sure to test both lights.

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Шаг 11

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Place the small metal nuts back onto the screws and tighten them with a wrench.
Make sure the rubber grommet is intact so that the wires do not backflow into the taillight.

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Pull the grey cover over the exposed metal and adjust it to its original place.
Place and push in the black plastic bolt in order to keep the grey cover from falling off.

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