Someone hit my car in a parking lot and busted out my left rear taillight. It sucks because i do not know who it was. Anyway, I am going to order a new taillight and install it myself. Does anyone have directions on how to replace a taillight? I have a 2001 AE maxima...thanks

 

1. remove (or pull back) inside trunk lining
2. remove bolts holding tailight in (4 i think)
3. disconnect wire harness
4. push tailight from inside (its hard because of the sticky black sealant)

 

thanks man. But does anyone have a write up with pictures or something?...like a more detailed "how to"?..thanks

 

where in Atl are you? I can come help. Just finished put the SE tails in.

 

http://www.kevinfisher.net/web_serve...light-mod.html

 

it's not that hard...just be sure to put a towel or something on the back of the tail light when pushing it out so you don't cut yourself :P like what soonerfan says take the carpeting out and then there's like 3 or 4 screws holding the tail light in place. i used an 8mm socket to do it. you might want to get some more nissan sealant or reuse the ones on the old tail light. that way you don't risk getting water in the trunk and stuff. i've read some people get leaks when they didn't put new sealant. i'm not a do it yourself person...i usually pay a shop to do it but i managed to change tail lights myself so that shows you how easy it is

 

yeah, make sure to seal the new ones...i didnt use enough sealant when i put SE tails on and when i checked my trunk after a few weeks...3 inches of water in the spare tire well FTL

 

thanks! How much is that sealant??

 

$2-3 i think. not more than $5

you need something that doesnt actually dry

this is what i used - Permatex® Black Silicone Adhesive Sealant
http://www.permatex.com/products/aut..._Sealant_b.htm

 

If you buy the taillight new (Nissan OEM), a new roll of sealant is included.

 

rob van dam,
if you havent ordered the light yet, you can order them for $48.85 from http://www.atozautolights.com/

 

glad to see my tail how-to is still getting passed around even after 3 years. lol