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MichMan

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21. If it comes apart as intended, no harm, no foul, and everyone is happy

Reply to ProfessorGAC (Reply #20)

Sat Apr 25, 2026, 09:25 PM

Apr 25

Not understanding the angst about it. Most cars as they get older have body and trim parts discontinued by the manufacturer. That is why salvage yards and eBay can be valuable resources.

I do the vast majority of all my mechanical work myself. This is about as basic of a repair as it gets; in a quick search I found multiple You Tube videos showing exactly how to do it, even for those less mechanically skilled. Takes only an 8 mm socket and a screwdriver, so tools would cost $10 (assuming you didn't have any), plus the cost of the bulb at $10.

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[Update] I am sitting at Nissan to get a bulb replaced, rear drivers side. [View all] IcyPeas Apr 25 OP

You can't get at it from inside the trunk? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 25 #1

I dont know... how common is that? IcyPeas Apr 25 #2

Here's the architecture bucolic_frolic Apr 25 #6

Yes, this describes what the video below shows. IcyPeas Apr 25 #10

Look at a youtube video on how to extract the cover. cachukis Apr 25 #3

That's a cumbersome piece of engineering. /nt bucolic_frolic Apr 25 #7

Seriously. There's a lightbulb joke here somewhere. IcyPeas Apr 25 #11

Wow! Thats my car. IcyPeas Apr 25 #8

Well, you need the light--for yours and others safe travel. ....... riversedge Apr 25 #4

Exactly. Dont have much choice... IcyPeas Apr 25 #5

Remind me not to get a Nissan. I've replaced all the rear lights on my Camry myself, even without instructions. eppur_se_muova Apr 25 #9

Its been a great car. 2007 was the first year the Versa... IcyPeas Apr 25 #12

I hate that crap! Phentex Apr 25 #13

Maybe try a general mechanic shop instead of the dealership. Intractable Apr 25 #14

On The Bright Side... ProfessorGAC Apr 25 #15

19 year old plastic can be brittle MichMan Apr 25 #16

I've had plastic plant pots outside in the SoCal sun and they do get very brittle. IcyPeas Apr 25 #18

I Get That ProfessorGAC Apr 25 #20

If it comes apart as intended, no harm, no foul, and everyone is happy MichMan Apr 25 #21

Agreed ProfessorGAC Apr 26 #23

Worst case scenario, you can replace the assembly. Found several offerings with 1 search Bristlecone Apr 25 #17

Oh wow. Good to know. That's not even that expensive. Luckily they fixed it... IcyPeas Apr 25 #19

Glad to hear Bristlecone Apr 25 #22

I took my Chevy p/u in for an airbag recall. Six months later my wife discovers Emile Apr 26 #24