🔧 Murano - Tail Light Bulb Replacement

On your Murano, some rear lights are serviceable “bulbs,” but the red tail/stop light may be an LED that’s built into the lamp (not a replaceable bulb). The replacement steps depend on which rear light is out (turn signal, reverse, or tail/stop).

Quick check before we start (pick one): Are you replacing the rear turn signal bulbs, the reverse bulbs, or the red tail/stop lights?

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.5-1.0 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Turn the light switch OFF and remove the key before working.
• ⚠️ Support the tail lamp with your hand when loosening fasteners so it doesn’t drop and scratch paint.
• ⚠️ Don’t touch new bulb glass with bare fingers; use nitrile gloves to prevent hot spots.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required, but avoid letting metal tools contact electrical terminals.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 10mm socket
• 1/4" ratchet
• 6" socket extension
• Trim panel removal tool
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flashlight
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear turn signal bulb (amber) - Replace in pairs - Qty: 2
• Reverse light bulb (clear) - Replace in pairs - Qty: 2
• Rear combination lamp assembly - If red tail/stop LED is failed - Qty: 1 or 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Open the rear hatch and remove cargo as needed for access.
• Identify the failed function by testing: tail lights ON, brake pedal pressed, turn signals, and reverse lights.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Access the tail lamp fasteners

• Open the hatch and locate the interior trim cover behind the tail lamp area.
• Use a trim panel removal tool to pop the access cover open.
• If your trim uses a screw, remove it with a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 2: Remove the tail lamp assembly

• Use a 10mm socket, 6" extension, and 1/4" ratchet to remove the tail lamp mounting nuts.
• Pull the tail lamp straight rearward to release the locating pins (it will “pop” free). Pull straight back, not outward.
• Support the lamp so it doesn’t hang by the wiring.

Step 3: Remove the correct bulb socket (depends on which bulbs you mean)

• Find the socket for the failed light on the back of the lamp.
• Twist the socket counterclockwise by hand to remove it.
• If you mean rear turn signal bulbs: remove the turn-signal socket and pull the bulb straight out.
• If you mean reverse bulbs: remove the reverse-light socket and pull the bulb straight out.
• If you mean the red tail/stop lights: those are typically LED on your Murano and the bulb is not serviceable—replace the rear combination lamp assembly on the affected side.

Step 4: Install the new bulbs

• Put on nitrile gloves.
• Install the new bulb by pushing it straight into the socket until fully seated.
• Reinstall the socket into the lamp and twist clockwise until it locks.

Step 5: Test before reassembly

• Hold the lamp safely in position.
• Test the repaired function:
  • Turn signals: use the stalk.
  • Reverse lights: key ON and shift to R with brake applied.
  • Tail/brake: parking lights ON and press brake.
• If it doesn’t work, remove the socket and reseat the bulb and socket.

Step 6: Reinstall the tail lamp

• Align the locating pins and press the lamp straight in until fully seated.
• Install the mounting nuts using a 10mm socket and 1/4" ratchet.
• Torque to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs).
• Reinstall the access cover and any fasteners using the trim panel removal tool and Phillips screwdriver.

Step 7: Repeat on the other side

• Repeat the same steps for the opposite tail lamp so both bulbs are replaced as a pair.

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✅ After Repair

• Verify all rear functions: tail lights, brake lights, hazards, turn signals, reverse lights.
• Check that the lamp sits flush to the body and the hatch closes without rubbing.
• If moisture appears inside the lamp later, recheck that the bulb sockets are fully locked.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $120-$250 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $10-$40 (parts only, pair of bulbs)

You Save: $110-$210 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.5-1.0 hours.

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