How do I access the socket to change brake light bulb on a 2000 Nissan Frontier
The entire bed line will need to be removed. The long screws that hold the metal bracet where the bed extender attaches also hold the tail light assembly in place.
I pulled the bed liner up at a 45 degree angle and layed it on top of the cab. This revealed the screws. Take both screws out and lay to the side along with the metal bracket for the bed extender.
Now firmly grab the edges of the tail light assembly and pull...there are 2 hard rubber nipples that snap in to hold the assembly. You will feel like you might break it but you won't..just pull straight back hard. The assembly will "POP" out and then you can just twist the back of each bulb there are (3) and pull out..now you will see the bulbs..just pull the bad bulb straight out and push the new one into place. Now just reassemble. Total time will be 30-45 min. for this repair.
And, of course, if there's no bed liner and you can access the two screws, simply back them out, pull out the tail light, and replace bulb. 15 minutes.
You will already have determined which of the three bulbs is out (brake light, backup light, running light) and bought the correct bulb from the dealer or parts store.
very helpful took about 15 minutes and saved me money from having to go get someone to replace it thank you
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If you have a bed liner you need to pull it away from the sidewall behind the brake light then remove the two screws that hold the light in place. Pull the entire light assembly away and you can easily replace the light.
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2000 Nissan Frontier pickup All interior and exterior lights blinking When I turn my key on they will stop blinking when I turn my head lights on but then I have no turn signals or hazard
2000 Nissan Frontier pickup All interior and exterior lights blinking When I turn my key on they will stop blinking when I turn my head lights on but then I have no turn signals or hazard
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