Honda Odyssey
Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out map light bulb
in the overhead console of a 3rd generation 2005 to 2010 Honda Odyssey.
2008 Odyssey Map Lights |
Insert Pry Bar Tool |
Remove Lens Cover |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010)
Honda Odyssey minivan in changing a burnt out map light bulb in the
overhead console or upgrading them both to brighter LED units. Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Accord, Civic, Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, HR-V, Fit, Element, Insight, Pilot, Ridgeline, Clarity, Crosstour, Elysion, ILX, TSX, TLX, TL, RLX, RDX, NSX and MDX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement festoon style light bulb is part number DE3175. You can also use a brighter LED unit. The only tool needed to access and replace the light bulbs is a small plastic pry bar tool or a flathead screwdriver. |
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Lens Cover Removed |
Old Light Bulb Exposed |
Gently Pry Out Old Bulb |
To prevent from
scratching the plastic surfaces, I recommend using a plastic
pry bar tool or cover the
tip of your screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth. Insert the blade of the plastic pry bar tool or the flathead screwdriver in between the translucent plastic lens cover and the overhead console. Very gently pry out the lens cover to release the retaining clips. You may need to re-insert the tool several times and pry again to fully release the lens cover. Set the lens cover aside in a safe place. If the old light bulb was recently turned on, it might still be hot enough to burn your fingers. Please be careful when you remove it. Use the plastic pry bar tool to gently pull out the old light bulb. Only apply pressure at the metal end caps. Do not apply force to the glass center part of the bulb to prevent from having it shatter or crack. |
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Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Old Light Bulb Removed |
Empty Bulb Socket |
The OEM festoon
style light bulb was marked as part number Toshiba A12V8W. You can purchase a new compatible replacement number DE3175 light bulb from any auto parts store, Walmart or online at Amazon. |
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Push In New Light Bulb |
Test - Press On/Off Button |
Line Up Lens Cover |
Line up the new DE3175
light bulb with the socket and pop it into place. Line up the lens cover with the overhead console. |
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Gently Snap In Cover |
Lens Cover Replaced |
New Light Bulbs Installed |
Gently pop the lens
cover back into place to secure the retaining clips. Press on the outer edges of the lens covers to activate the "On / Off" switches and test the new light bulbs. Be sure to record the bulb change in your vehicle's service records. For more, check out all of my
2005-2010 Honda Odyssey DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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