Wanting to learn how to open the hood on the Nissan Altima? This tutorial will show you the steps.
2014 – 2023 Models
- To open the hood, locate the hood release lever on the driver’s side to the lower left of the steering wheel.
- Grip the lever from the bottom and pull it toward you to pop the hood open.
- Exit the vehicle and go to the front of the hood.
- At the center of the car, feel around under the opening for the lever. Pull the latch while using your other hand to open the hood all the way.
- Extend the metal prop to prop the hood open while you are working.
2007 – 2013 Models
Note: The instructions are the same as above, but the hood release lever is to the right of the steering wheel in these models.
1998 – 2006 Models
- Locate the hood release lever to the left of the steering wheel on the driver’s side.
- Pull the hood release lever towards you to open the mechanism.
- Exit the car and walk to the hood of the car.
- At the center of the car, you will see a small opening where the hood has slightly lifted from the rest of the car. Insert your hand in this space and locate the secondary hood release latch.
- Pull the secondary hood release latch and open the hood.
You should be set! That’s how you open the hood on the Nissan Altima. Let us know if you have any troubles or questions in the comments section below.
