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2009 Nissan Altima bulb size chart

Catalog bulb positions and codes for the 2009 Nissan Altima. Confirm against your owner’s manual before buying.

Fitment notes

For the 2009 Nissan Altima, the high-beam headlight uses an H9 bulb. Low-beam fitment depends on the headlight type: models with halogen headlights use H11, while models with HID headlights use D2R. Confirm the headlight configuration before ordering.

Fog-light options are listed as H11 LED and H16 LED. The front turn signal and parking light use 3457A. At the rear, the brake and tail lights use 3157R, while the rear turn signal uses 3156 and the reverse light uses 921.

Other notable fitments include 3457A for the front side parking/marker application, 168NA for the rear side marker, and 168 or 917 for the license plate lights. The center stop light may use 921 or an LED option; compare it with the original bulb. Interior applications include 194 or 7441 for dome, map, courtesy, and interior lights, with 158 listed for the glove box and trunk.

Bulb chart

Headlight & fog

PositionBulb
Fog Light Bulb FrontH11 LED, H16 LED
Headlight Bulb High BeamH9
Headlight Bulb Low Beam(with halogen headlights)H11
Headlight Bulb Low Beam(with HID headlights)D2R

Exterior signal & marker

PositionBulb
Back Up Reverse Light Bulb921
Brake Light Bulb3157R
Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 1)921
Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb(Compare to original - Option 2)LED
License Plate Light Bulb168, 917
Parking Light Bulb3457A
Side Marker Light Bulb Front2825, 98
Side Marker Light Bulb Rear168NA
Tail Light Bulb3157R
Turn Signal Light Bulb Front3457A
Turn Signal Light Bulb Rear3156

Interior & accessory

PositionBulb
Courtesy Light Bulb194, 7441
Dome Light Bulb194, 7441
Glove Box Light Bulb158
Interior Door Light Bulb194, 7441
Map Light Bulb194, 7441
Trunk or Cargo Area Light158

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