How to Replace the Brake Light Bulb on a Sylphy?

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Norman
07/28/25 11:14pm
The method for replacing the brake light bulb on a Sylphy is as follows: 1. Use a cross-head screwdriver or socket to remove the bolts; 2. Pull the lamp assembly out from the rear pillar; 3. Rotate the socket counterclockwise and remove it; 4. Remove the old bulb and insert the new one. The Sylphy is a sedan series launched by Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company. In terms of body dimensions, the Sylphy measures 4641mm in length, 1815mm in width, and 1450mm in height. The Sylphy's engine type: all-aluminum inline four-cylinder (featuring mirror-sprayed cylinder bore technology, TCV multi-stage turbulence control technology, eVTC electric continuous variable valve timing control technology, and EGR cooling circulation system technology).
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DiJosiah
08/12/25 3:38am
I've been driving a Sylphy for years and change the brake lights myself when they don't work. Open the trunk, peel back the inner lining layer, and find the brake light assembly on the side—usually secured with screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove it. Take out the lamp holder, unplug the connector, unscrew the old bulb, and replace it with a new one. Remember to buy a matching model, like W21/5W. The whole process takes about 10 minutes and costs just a few dozen yuan. Once, the lens was stuck, but a gentle pry opened it. I recommend wearing gloves—bulb glass is sensitive to grease, and touching it can cause it to burn out. Regular checks save a lot of trouble—it's safer and cheaper, especially since driving at night without lights is too dangerous.
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