2013 Nissan Altima Interior Door Handle Replacement

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Remove the old door handle.

Place and screw the new handle into place.

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

Plug in the window control panel and place the panel back in its respectful place.

Insert the screw beneath the control panel and the screw to the right of the lock/unlock button.

Next, place both the door arm and window control panel in their place. The arm should snap in while the control panel sits flush in place.

Lastly, place the screw back in its respective place and tighten it with the rachet.

Finishing result: The older interior handle is in my hand, while the new interior handle is in place.