Honda Pilot
Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out brake, rear
turn signal or side marker light bulb in a 1st generation 2003 to 2008 Honda
Pilot.
2006 Pilot Tail Light |
Open Tailgate Door |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the first generation (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008) Honda Pilot SUV in changing a burnt out brake, rear turn signal or side marker bulb in the tail light housings. Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Accord, Civic, Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, Fit, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, ILX, TSX, TLX, TL, RLX, RDX, NSX and MDX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement light bulb part numbers are as follows: Brake # 7443, Rear Turn Signal # 7443 and Rear Side Marker # 168. The tools needed to access and replace the light bulbs include a Phillips head screwdriver or an 8mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet and maybe also a plastic automotive pry bar tool. |
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Loosen Bottom Screw |
Two Screws Removed |
Pull Off Tail Light Housing |
The first two steps
are to open the tailgate and then move to the side of the SUV with the burnt
out tail light bulb. Locate the two screws along the grey plastic inner edge of the tail light housing. Remove the two screws by turning them counterclockwise with either a Phillips head screwdriver or an 8mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet. Set the two screws aside in a safe place. The tail light housing is still held in place to the rear corner of the vehicle by two plastic friction fasteners near the outer edge. Try to pull the housing straight off the rear corner of the car. |
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Gently Pry At Outer Edge |
Turn Over To Access Sockets |
Towel - Protect Bumper |
If you have trouble
removing the tail light housing, use a plastic automotive
pry bar tool along the inner edge
to loosen the two friction fasteners. Try to avoid using excessive force to prevent from cracking the tail light housing. The housing should pop off relatively easily. Place a towel down on the bumper to protect the paint and the plastic tail light lens cover. Turn over the tail light housing to access the three bulb sockets. |
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Turn Signal Bulb Socket |
Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
The yellow / tan
colored plastic rear turn signal bulb socket is located at the top of the
housing. Rotate the base of the bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket. |
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Push In New # 7443 Bulb |
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Push a new number
7443 bulb straight down in to
the socket. Re-insert the bulb socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. The small grey plastic rear side marker bulb socket is located near the outer edge of the housing. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. |
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Side Marker Bulb Socket |
Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Push In New # 168 Bulb |
Pull the old light
bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new number
168 bulb. If you would like to have brighter side marker lights, choose a compatible 168 LED bulb. |
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Brake Light Bulb Socket |
Re-insert the side
marker bulb socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 clockwise to secure
it in place. The large grey plastic brake light bulb socket is located at the bottom of the housing. Rotate the brake light bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the assembly. |
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Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Push In New # 7443 Bulb |
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Pull the old light
bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new number
7443 bulb. Re-insert the brake light bulb socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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Line Up Two Plastic Pegs |
Push On Tail Light Housing |
Tighten Screws Clockwise |
Line up the two
plastic pegs or "spikes" on the back side of the housing near the outer edge
with their corresponding grommets on the rear corner of the SUV. Gently slide the tail light housing back in to place. |
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Tighten Second Screw |
Tail Light Housing Replaced |
Test New Tail Light Bulbs |
Replace the two
screws and tighten them in the clockwise direction with the Phillips head
screwdriver or an 8mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratchet. Try to avoid over tightening the two screws to prevent from cracking the plastic inner edge of the housing. To test the new tail light bulbs, have someone step on the brake pedal, turn on the parking lights and activate the hazard signals. For more, check out all of my
2003-2008 Honda Pilot DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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