Indeed! I imagine way, way more people would buy their own light assembly secondhand and install it themselves if they realized how fast it can be. Got pulled over 3 times after a drunk driver hit me and messed up mine, and have been enjoying police free drives since. Thanks!@@King_drew
i had a crack in my left side which accumulated water . that caused it to go out , changed fuse and bulbs then fixture without harness .everything but brake and signal is out (no running light when headlights are on). i should just get two new assemblies now ?
It's difficult to tell what's actually holding it without looking at it myself but it really should just slide straight out, it does take a little bit of force to slide it from the clip but nothing should be cracking. Just make sure you are sliding it straight back and not trying to pry it away from the side of the car.
Unfortunately you cannot. They are sealed units and you would have to do a lot of extra work to separate them (baking the glue so it comes apart and then resealing the unit with the proper adhesive). I don't even think you can find just the plastic cover unless someone took one apart and was selling it
Hey man good video, do you know anything about moisture getting into the tail light housing area which cause transmission problems for the Nissan Sentra? The reason I ask is my car just recently has transmission problems and I found quite a few people noticing the connection between moisture and the tail lights and the transmission control module
I am having the exact same problems. I also noticed these comments and went to look at my car and there is moisture in the right tail light. Have you been able to diagnose/fix the problem with yours?
I just unplugged my right tail light (the one with moisture in it) and it fixed the problem with decrease acceleration when headlights are on. Also the first big clip to remove the trunk liner has a little plunger/plug that needs to be pulled before you try to pry it off. 2015 Nissan Sentra S
I just unplugged the right brake light (the third bulb spot laterally that says "DO NOT OPEN"). This disabled the brake light for that side, but I still have a blinker. This fixes the problem until I can get a whole new assembly to replace the tail light.
At least for 2014 Nissan Versa, this is the exact issue dealership told me. Ciruit on the taillights is connected to the transmission so if there's an issue with the circuit board on the rear tailights, it will cause transmission issues.
Should be fairly similar. Just watch out for how many plastic bits are holding it down. Last thing you want to do is try to force something and have it break
It is locked in slightly with a plastic tab and you just pull the taillight straight back to remove it. The point I was trying to make is that you don't want to pry on it or pull it in any direction other than straight back or else you will break it.
The LED bulbs rarely burn out, especially not all at the same time as there are four bulbs in the assembly for brakes and turn signal. Check to insure the wire harness is plugged in all the way, might be good to unplug and then put the plug back in to insure it seats correctly. If that doesn't do it, check the fuse to make sure it isn't burned out. If neither work, you have to replace the entire tail light assembly as you cannot change individual bulbs.
If it's some the the LED brake lights then you might have to replace the whole unit like I did here. However based off trim and model years I believe some Sentras have different style brake lights. If it's the turn signal or reverse light then you can get away with just replacing the bulb which shouldn't be too expensive.
You can find replacement parts all over if you look. Would definitely recommend looking into the possibility of fixing anything yourself before taking it to a dealer, especially the simple stuff. Unless its covered by warranty! Lol
I will be replacing the assembly on my 2015 altima. Very similar. Mechanic wanted to charge $300 or more. No thanks. I'll do it myself! Great video!!
Thank you. I look forward to it being this easy when I replace mine.
Was it easy?
Indeed! I imagine way, way more people would buy their own light assembly secondhand and install it themselves if they realized how fast it can be. Got pulled over 3 times after a drunk driver hit me and messed up mine, and have been enjoying police free drives since. Thanks!@@King_drew
You make it so easy to slide off tab and one slide off it's holding on to it for dear life
It can definitely be a bit difficult
@@RDMotoringonce I did take it off I put some grease around it to make it easier
Thank you so much for this video. I've had my taillight assembly for a year doubting or thinking it was to hard. Quick and easy no complications.
I'm happy it was so helpful!
Very helpful, it took me about 10m to replace my rear tail light assembly.
Great video! Thank you. Dman tree limb fell on my wife's car and smashed the tailight. Stopped working soon after from moisture.
Thank you bro that’s what’s up. Me and my Homie were stoned over here in California. Trying to figure it out good looking.
...maybe it's not such a good idea to do auto repair while stoned.....
Is there a fuse that could fix the problem?
Hey thanks. Im changing my break lights after work and this helped 👍🏽
Glad it was helpful!
i had a crack in my left side which accumulated water . that caused it to go out , changed fuse and bulbs then fixture without harness .everything but brake and signal is out (no running light when headlights are on). i should just get two new assemblies now ?
Do the lights on the trunk light up?
I’m looking at a Sentra to purchase. I had a Versa and replacing the lights was hell. I wanted to see what the Sentra was like. Thanks
you’re a lifesaver thank you
Do I have to unplug the battery or anything else before doing this?
Nope! you can just unplug the light
@@RDMotoring thank you
nice video, simple and to the point, thank you
Mine will not slide out. Im prying it off but it keeps cracking, something in the back is holding it...
It's difficult to tell what's actually holding it without looking at it myself but it really should just slide straight out, it does take a little bit of force to slide it from the clip but nothing should be cracking. Just make sure you are sliding it straight back and not trying to pry it away from the side of the car.
The cover on mine is cracked. Is there a way to just replace the plastic cover? Everywhere I look they only sell the full assembly.
Unfortunately you cannot. They are sealed units and you would have to do a lot of extra work to separate them (baking the glue so it comes apart and then resealing the unit with the proper adhesive). I don't even think you can find just the plastic cover unless someone took one apart and was selling it
@@RDMotoring Thanks. That seems like a silly feature but oh well. I suppose it is simplicity first and cost second.
Very true!
You make it looks so easy! Thanks!
Hey man good video, do you know anything about moisture getting into the tail light housing area which cause transmission problems for the Nissan Sentra? The reason I ask is my car just recently has transmission problems and I found quite a few people noticing the connection between moisture and the tail lights and the transmission control module
I haven't heard anything about that honestly, it sounds very strange that any transmission control would be affected by taillights
I am having the exact same problems. I also noticed these comments and went to look at my car and there is moisture in the right tail light. Have you been able to diagnose/fix the problem with yours?
I just unplugged my right tail light (the one with moisture in it) and it fixed the problem with decrease acceleration when headlights are on. Also the first big clip to remove the trunk liner has a little plunger/plug that needs to be pulled before you try to pry it off. 2015 Nissan Sentra S
I just unplugged the right brake light (the third bulb spot laterally that says "DO NOT OPEN"). This disabled the brake light for that side, but I still have a blinker. This fixes the problem until I can get a whole new assembly to replace the tail light.
At least for 2014 Nissan Versa, this is the exact issue dealership told me. Ciruit on the taillights is connected to the transmission so if there's an issue with the circuit board on the rear tailights, it will cause transmission issues.
Thanks for the video. Looks easy enough. 👍🏼
Did the battery have to be unplugged for this
Nope. Don't have to worry about that
The process for changing the entire unit should be relatively the same for a 2017 Nissan Maxima correct? (8th Gen)
Should be fairly similar. Just watch out for how many plastic bits are holding it down. Last thing you want to do is try to force something and have it break
This was a big help. Thanks!
Is it the same for 2021 Sentra I can't get driver side tail light out I get passenger side out easy
It may be similar, but the 2021 is a completely different design
@@RDMotoring it's on there good seems like one more bolt is holding it in but can't find it unless I gotta put more backarm
Tried this and the whole assembly is glued. When wiggling the assembly the lens broke. Now have to replace the whole assembly. Really weird
That is very odd, there shouldn't be any glue holding it in
Taillight does not just SLIDE RIGHT OUT
It is locked in slightly with a plastic tab and you just pull the taillight straight back to remove it. The point I was trying to make is that you don't want to pry on it or pull it in any direction other than straight back or else you will break it.
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great video. i just ordered mine.
Awesome! Took me 5 minutes to do it. Thanks a lot 🔥✊🏾
You did not show the part of the clip. There is no way you can remove it just by unscrew the two screws....
The two nuts are the only things holding the assembly on, once those are removed you can just pull the whole housing straight off
I sure do appreciate this video! I feel like a mechanic lol. So you have one for the headlight?
I don't unfortunately. I only had to replace the taillight due to a minor accident, so I just figured I'd film it to help others out.
Thanks you for the video 🙏🏻
Thank you for the video.
Thank you So Much! 😊
Mine is also hot but I’m worried it’s the actual wiring ☹️ I don’t wanna buy a light and it be the wiring. How do you know ??
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The LED bulbs rarely burn out, especially not all at the same time as there are four bulbs in the assembly for brakes and turn signal. Check to insure the wire harness is plugged in all the way, might be good to unplug and then put the plug back in to insure it seats correctly. If that doesn't do it, check the fuse to make sure it isn't burned out. If neither work, you have to replace the entire tail light assembly as you cannot change individual bulbs.
If it's some the the LED brake lights then you might have to replace the whole unit like I did here. However based off trim and model years I believe some Sentras have different style brake lights. If it's the turn signal or reverse light then you can get away with just replacing the bulb which shouldn't be too expensive.
Yea I have a 2013 Sentra. I’m gunna buy the whole tail light
GOOD REVIEW & GOOD CAR.
Very helpful
wtf why so much work for a simple bulb
Man, I am pissed! I just paid my dealer almost $600 to replace both of my tail lights which had minor cracks in them. Guess I'm a jerk!!!
You can find replacement parts all over if you look. Would definitely recommend looking into the possibility of fixing anything yourself before taking it to a dealer, especially the simple stuff. Unless its covered by warranty! Lol
Damn you got ripped off loo
Take your like buen hombre
Thanks dude.
Thanks 👌🔥
Thank Dude
Mine stuck.. won't even fucking pull
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