Introdução
If the front turn signal bulb on your 2009 Nissan Altima is dim, flickering, or completely out, use this guide to help you replace the bulb.
Your turn signals, also known as blinkers, are an important safety feature on your vehicle. They let other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians know your intentions on the road. In most places, working turn signals are required by law and driving with a faulty turn signal can lead to traffic citations or fines.
Before using this guide, make sure your vehicle is turned off and has cooled down for at least 10 minutes if you recently drove. Since you will be working under your hood, you want to make sure all parts of your vehicle are cool to the touch.
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Go into the driver's side of your vehicle.
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Locate the hood release lever inside the car (located near the foot pedals).
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On the front of your vehicle, locate the secondary latch under the hood.
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Press the latch and lift the hood.
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Locate the prop rod laying across the front of your car.
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Secure the prop rod into the top-left slot.
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Look behind the headlight assembly (inside the engine bay).
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The turn signal bulb socket is the outermost socket on the headlight assembly.
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Grip the bulb socket and twist to the left about a quarter turn.
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Carefully pull the socket straight out from the headlight assembly.
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Insert your new bulb into the socket and push it in firmly until it clicks into place.
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Re-insert the socket into the headlight assembly.
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Twist to the right about a quarter turn to lock it into place.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.