Nissan Almera Window Switch Replacement Parts

The Nissan Almera was offered with electric window switches on various trims across two main generations: the N15 (1995–2000) and the N16 (2000–2006), with the N16 receiving a facelift around 2003. Generation matters significantly for switch fitment as the two generations used different door designs and switch assemblies, so an N15 switch will not be a straight swap for an N16. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact switch type for your car.

The N16 Almera was facelifted around 2003, and while the basic door structure remained similar, trim panel and switch housing designs can vary between pre-facelift and post-facelift versions. Whether a switch from a 2001–2002 N16 will directly swap into a 2004 model is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying. Do not assume they are interchangeable just because they share the same generation name.

Yes, side matters — the driver's side (OS, offside) switch is typically the master switch unit on the Almera and usually controls all windows, while the passenger side (NS, nearside) is a simpler single-window switch. These are not interchangeable, so make sure you tell the breaker whether you need the NS or OS switch. Using UK convention, OS is the driver's right and NS is the passenger's left.

Yes, it can — on 3-door and 5-door variants the front door and its associated switch housing may differ due to the different door designs used across body styles. When contacting a breaker, confirm both your body style (3-door or 5-door) and the side (NS or OS) to ensure the switch and any integrated panel clips will line up correctly. The Almera N16 in particular was available in both body styles, so do not assume any front switch is a universal fit.

Trim level can affect whether electric windows were fitted as standard at all, since lower trims on the Almera sometimes had manual windows while mid and higher trims like SE and SVE were more likely to include electric windows. However, where electric windows were fitted, the switch itself is determined by generation, body style, and side rather than by trim name alone. Tell the breaker your trim level alongside your registration so they can verify whether a switch from a different trim but the same generation will physically fit your door.

A 1998 Almera is an N15 (1995–2000) and a 2001 Almera is an N16 (2000–2006), which are different generations with different door and panel designs. Crossing this generation boundary means the switches are very unlikely to be compatible, and we would not recommend assuming otherwise. Confirm the part against your registration with the breaker, who can check the exact switch part numbers before you commit to buying.