How do you replace a headlight assembly on a 2004 Nissan Altima?

Answer 1

Unfortunately, the front bumper has to come off. Simply park your car and engage the e-brake for safety. Next you would need to turn your wheels completely to either the left or right. Whichever way you turn you wheel, you would need to start on the opposite side (ie.. if you turn your wheel to the right you need to start on the left side of the vehicle) Once your wheels are turned, it will clear space needed to remove bolts and snaps located in the front wheel well area. The snaps are used for the black plastic guards, you would need to remove both sides first, remembering to alternate turning your wheels to provide yourself the necessary work room. Once the black plastic guards have been removed, there are also 4 screws located in the front underside of the bumper that will need to be removed also. Once the plastic guard pieces are off, you can now begin bumper removal. Start by opening your hood. Located under the hood are two more snaps that hold the grille in place. Remove those snaps. After they are removed, return to the wheel well area of either the right or left side and locate the bolt that attaches the bumper to the fenders. It is located behind the headlight assembly where the fender and bumper meet. This bolt has a large Phillips head slot but can also be removed with a 10mm metric socket. Remove the bolts on both sides. After bolts on both sides have been removed you can now slide the front bumper out of the latches that hold it in the front. From there the assembly is exposed and can be removed after removing the three bolts that hold it in place. Replace the assembly and re-assemble in reverse order as dis assembly instructions.