Altima Coupe Bumper Removal This is used for reference on installing an aftermarket HID kit on your Altima Coupe. This step is needed for the installation Step One: Gather your tools. You will need a Phillips and a small flat-head screwdriver. Step Two: Open Hood. There will be 8 clips on the top of the […]
Dual exhaust cam swap for KA24DE engines
This will show you how to install a 248 / 248 duration cam set up. For the newbies… 1) Turn engine manually to achieve TDC (top dead center, lobes facing out or line up the markings on the crank pulley.) 2) Use two exhaust cams (the ones with the orange paint on them) […]
Nissan Altima How To Replace Front & Rear Rotors
In this tutorial, we will show you how to replace your OEM rotors with aftermarket Stillen rotors on a Nissan Altima. It is a very easy procedure and requires the following: Difficulty: Easy Tools: Jack & stand, 19mm wrench (not socket/ratchet) Time: Roughly 20 minutes per rotor Front: Comparison Step 1: Starting at the front, […]
Nissan Altima DIY License Plate Bumper Plugs
This tutorial will show you how to make a DIY License Plate Bumper Plugs which are readily available at any Lowes or hardware store. You will need the following items: Hillman Push Fasteners “Nissan” #881204 or #881206 X-Acto Knife Touch Up Paint Clear Coat Sandpaper Procedure: 1. You can get these fasteners at Lowe’s. I […]
Nissan Altima K&N Intake Install Guide for 2.5
This tutorial will guide you on how to install a K&N intake on a 2.5 Nissan Altima Supplies needed: K&N intake “kit” 8mm and 10mm sockets ratchet and extension philips and flathead screwdrivers 3mm and 5mm allen key wrenches pliers rags (box of rags works wonders) Steps: 1) Turn off the ignition and disconnect the […]
Altima Coupe Taillight Removal
First you have to pull away the trunk wall carpeting from its original position near the tail light. You do this by simply finding where its carpet edges meet the car body near the top of the trunk bowl and pulling on it. However once you get near the inside you can see theres a […]
Altima Coupe Smoked Taillight Overlay Install
Click Here for a How-To on removing your taillights– Clean the taillight you will be working on before proceeding – Using a bottle of a soapy water solution, spray the taillight down. Do the same for the vinyl overlay once you have peeled it from the backing. This ensures a slippery surface so you have […]
Nissan Altima: Install the Stillen Front Strut Tower Bars
So my new Stillen Strut tower brace came in and I was excited as hell to install it. At first I wasn’t going to do a full write up on it since Stillen’s instructions are pretty clear but also includes the the instructions to install it on the 09 Maxima but I know that there […]
Altima Instrument Gauge Lighting Change
First, I separated the the three pieces. They are easy to disassemble. Nothing but clips holding it together. Next, I separated the Bezel that has the notches for the speed, rpm, ect. I didn’t take off the needles because, I have had a bad experiences with that before. So, I peeled back the gauges and […]
Nissan Altima Aftermarket HID Installation without Bumper Removal
First, always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery when working with power Remove wheels. Always chock your back tires for safety. Underneath the bumper, there are 3 screws on each side which need to be removed. Not the clips, just the screws. Inside the well, you’ll find about 8-9 clips that have […]