Honda Civic
Third Brake Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out high mount 3rd
brake light bulb in a 9th generation 2012-2015 Honda Civic with pictures.
 2013 Civic 3rd Brake Light |
 Open Trunk Lid |
 Brake Light Bulb Socket |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the ninth generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and maybe
also the 2016) Honda Civic in changing a burnt out high mount third
brake light bulb. Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Accord, Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, ILX, TSX, TLX, TL, RLX, RDX and MDX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement bulb is part number 7440 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko, PIAA and Wagner. You may also choose to install a brighter compatible 7440 LED bulb. No tools are needed to change the bulb. |
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 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
 Remove Bulb Socket |
 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
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to open the trunk lid. Locate the light grey bulb socket on the ceiling of the trunk just below the 3rd brake light housing. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 7440 bulb. I'd recommend buying the Sylvania 7440 LL long life light bulbs since they tend to last a very long time. |
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 Push In New # 7440 Bulb |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Test New Brake Light Bulb |
| Re-insert the bulb
socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. Test the new bulb by having someone step on the brake pedal. For more, check out my other
2012-2015 Honda Civic DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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