🔧 Versa - Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

Your Versa’s rear turn signal bulb sits inside the tail lamp assembly and is accessed from inside the trunk. You’ll remove a small trunk liner access cover, twist the bulb socket out, and swap the bulb.

Assumption: Your Versa uses an amber single-filament rear turn signal bulb (commonly 7440A). HowToo will match the exact fitment.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.3-0.7 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key before starting.
• ⚠️ Let bulbs cool first; they can be hot.
• ⚠️ Don’t touch the new bulb glass with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten bulb life.
• ⚠️ Keep the trunk lid securely open while working.
• 🔋 Battery disconnect is not required for this bulb replacement.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Nitrile gloves
• Trim clip removal tool
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips #2 screwdriver
• Flashlight

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Rear turn signal bulb (amber) - Qty: 2 Replace in pairs

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and shift to P.
• Turn the hazard lights OFF so you’re not working around flashing lamps.
• Open the trunk and remove any cargo so you have room to work.
• Have your flashlight ready; the access area is dim.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Access the tail lamp from inside the trunk

• Open the trunk and locate the trunk liner behind the tail lamp on the side you’re replacing.
• Remove the access cover or pull back the liner using a trim clip removal tool.
• If a clip is stubborn, gently help it with a flat-blade screwdriver (pry carefully so you don’t tear the liner).

Step 2: Remove the rear turn signal bulb socket

• Use a flashlight to find the bulb socket going into the back of the tail lamp.
• Grip the socket and rotate it counterclockwise about a quarter turn by hand to unlock it.
• Pull the socket straight out.

Step 3: Replace the bulb

• Put on nitrile gloves.
• Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket (it’s a push-in type).
• Install the new bulb by pushing it straight into the socket until fully seated.
• If you touched the glass, wipe with alcohol.

Step 4: Reinstall the socket and close up the trunk liner

• Insert the socket back into the tail lamp housing.
• Twist clockwise by hand until it locks snugly (do not over-tighten).
• Reposition the trunk liner and reinstall any clips using the trim clip removal tool.
• If your access cover uses screws, reinstall them with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Step 5: Repeat on the other side

• Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other rear turn signal.

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✅ After Repair

• Turn the ignition to ON and test the left and right turn signals.
• Turn on the hazard lights and confirm both rear turn signals flash at a normal rate.
• If it flashes fast, recheck that the bulb is fully seated and correct type.
• Verify the trunk liner is secured so it won’t rattle.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $60-$140 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $10-$30 (parts only)

You Save: $50-$110 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.3-0.7 hours.

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