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Tail light assembly

How do i replace the tail light cover on my 2002 nissan sentra?? I bought new tail lights ( not the light itself but the lens or cover i guess ) and i can't figure out how to remove the original tail light cover.

  • sfinl003 Jan 10, 2009

    thanks for your help!

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If you look inside the trunk, you will need to undo the panel inside trunk to gain access to the bolts that mount the tail light assy's.

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