Nissan Altima V (L33) (2012-2018)

Depending on the year of manufacture, the attachment points may vary slightly.

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood take out eight caps and remove the trim.

-under the trim take out the caps that secure the upper part of the front bumper.

-from the bottom, unscrew the screws and take out the caps that secure the fender liner and engine protection.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-wheel arches take out the caps and release the fender liner (front).

-for the fender liner, unscrew one screw on each side that attach the corners of the bumper to the wings.

-we release the latch in the wings (pull the corners towards you).

-we release the latches under the headlights and above the headlights.

-with an assistant, remove the bumper forward (be careful not to break the wires).

-disconnect electrical connectors.

-remove connector from the PDC (if any).

front bumper mounting points Nissan Altima V (L33) (2012-2018)

Front bumper mounting scheme Nissan Altima V (L33) (2012-2018)

Front bumper mounting scheme Nissan Altima V (L33) (2012-2018)

Rear bumper

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-open the trunk lid and release the side trim (you need to gain access to the back of the rear lights).

-for skins, unscrew the nuts, disconnect the connectors and remove the taillights.

-under the rear lights take out two caps (inserted from top to bottom) and unscrew one screw on each side.

-in the wheel wells, unscrew one screw on each side (spun up) that attach the corner of the bumper to the wings.

-from the bottom, take out the caps (inserted from the bottom up) that secure the lower part.

-we release the latch in the wings (pull the corners towards you).

-with an assistant, gently pull the bumper towards you.

-remove connectors from electrical equipment (if any).

rear bumper mounting points Nissan Altima V (L33) (2012-2018)

Mounting scheme rear bumper Nissan Altima V (L33) (2012-2018)

 

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