2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement

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Last updated on December 22, 2022

45 minutes

Moderate

Introduction

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This guide is to help demonstrate how to properly replace a 2013 Altima interior door handle.

The door handle is important because it allows you easy access to get in and out of your vehicle. With this problem, you will have to find alternatives to get out of your car or worse, overpay a company for a $20 fix. You will only need a flathead screwdriver, a 10 mm socket and wrench, and a new handle.

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Step 1 Interior Door Handle

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Use an opening tool or spudger to gently pry open the cover behind the door handle.
Use a 10 mm socket to remove the bolt under the handle cap.

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Step 2

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Use an opening tool or spudger to pry the window and door lock assembly up and free from the frame.
Use a 10 mm socket to remove the single bolt underneath the control assembly.

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Step 3

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There is another screw located underneath the long arm panel (to the left of the door handle), unscrew it.

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Step 4

Unhook the cables from the window control panel to take off the door.

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Step 5

Unscrew the three silver screws directly behind the door handle (Top, left, right).

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Step 6

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Unhook the two wires that hook into the unlock/lock mechanisms.

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Step 7

Remove the old door handle.

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Step 8

Place and screw the new handle into place.

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Step 9

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Hook the lock/unlock wires back into the door handle. (Handle will not work unless this step is complete.

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Step 10

Plug in the window control panel and place the panel back in its respectful place.
The door panel clips should goes into the holes and snap in when in place.

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