How to Replace Headlights in a 2005 Nissan Altima

Step by step process for removing and installing new headlight housings on a 2005 Nissan Altima. This also applies to 2002-2006 models. This is to repair, install, fix, change or replace the broken, damaged, cracked, faded, cloudy, or chipped headlights.

Tools Needed:
Ratchet
10mm socket
Extension
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Panel Popper Tool
Flat Head Screwdriver

[superdave]

Hi I’m a DIY guy as well but my 2006 Nissan Altima bulb/headlight assembly I was dreading to work on. But your video was one of the most simple, clear and straight forward I’ve seen for this job.
Great job and thanks

[claudiapawlak]

Wow those headlights make it looks so refreshed. Thinking about getting mine replaced because I absolutely cannot stand how aged it looks with the fogging.

[natewagner]

amazing tutorial, and great job fitting that bumper back on so smoothly ive heard they dont go on as well as they come off

[hootinouts]

Thank you for taking the time to post this Sir. It has been a while since I last replaced the headlamps in my 2005 Nissan Altima and I wasn't sure if the front grille had to come of or not. Apparently it does. Oh well, I'm heading outside to have at it now. Thank you again.

[nnadozie]

I'm trying to get the small side window behind the rear driver side window replaced. Thanks for the headlight tutorial. I need to do those as well.

[Frankiebonez]

Thanks for the tutorial bro. I'm gonna be doing the headlights on my 2005 Altima soon, def helps prepare for the project coming soon! These damn headlight oxidize so much...I buffed mine clean and they work pretty good but still not nearly as good as new. DEPO makes some with main bulbs as projectors so I'm gonna get a set of those and LED or HID bulbs for it. Hopefully it will be like having lights on a new car lol! Thanks again for the tutorial it was well done!

[maxjohns]

Thank you! Will be ordering myself some soon and im gonna have this video on speed dial😂

[mikegregorio]

Great tutorial, it made the job straightforward.

[kwansudacarnabuci]

I just got 2006 used car and would like to replace the headlight too. Your video is really good.

[korndogwithak]

Wish it was summer out right now. I have to do this at the worst time of year but thanks for the video anyhow it helps for sure.

[annettaguillengarcia]

Great video! I'll let you know how it worked out for me

[MrAxonjackson]

Perfectly explained with great visuals to help find the screw locations!
Do you know if it would be exactly the same for a 2006 Altima?

[bryanblackman]

Loved this man, straight to the point!!!!

[rdaniels]

Straight forward and exact tutorial. Thanks Dozier

[edgarsilva]

Que gran video, muchas ¡gracias por su contenido!

[leemartin]

Looks very easy compared to changing the rear plugs and coils in a 3.5 L.

[russellschemenauer]

Awesome video do you think that plastic shroud underneath between the bumper and rad is important?

[rebeccahume]

My headlights are oxidized like these were and vision is lousy at night. How much difference in vision will I get by fitting new ones?

[scottdoyle]

How do you adjust / aim head light? My light is shining up in the sky, right side.

[Rxstrick]

Are you located in Atlanta, I need to have my headlights replaced I have the same one in the video