Honda Pilot Map Light Bulbs
Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out map light bulb
in the overhead console of a 2009 to 2015 Honda Pilot SUV with photos.
2012 Pilot Map Lights |
Gently Pry Out Lens Cover |
Re-Insert Screwdriver |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
& 2015) Honda Pilot SUV in changing a burnt out map light bulb
in the overhead console. Owner's of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Odyssey, Insight, Ridgeline, CR-V, Fit, Civic, CR-Z, Crosstour, Accord, MDX, RDX, RLX, TL, TSX and ILX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement "festoon" or "fuse" style light bulb is part number DE3175 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, PIAA and Eiko. If you would like to have brighter map lights, install some compatible DE3175 LED bulbs. The only tool needed to access and replace the bulb is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry out the translucent plastic lens cover. |
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Lens Cover Removed |
Old Bulb In Socket |
Pry Out Metal End Cap |
To prevent from
scratching the plastic surfaces, you may choose to cover the tip of your
screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth. Insert the blade of the screwdriver in between the inner edge of the lens cover and the overhead console. Gently pry out the lens cover and set it aside in a safe place. Be careful when you pull out the old bulb. If it was recently illuminated, it might still be hot enough to burn your fingers. Either pull out the old bulb with your thumb and forefinger, or very gently pry out one of the metal end caps with the flathead screwdriver. |
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Old Bulb Removed |
Old # DE 3175 Bulb |
Empty Bulb Socket |
Do not apply pressure to the glass part of the old bulb to prevent from having it shatter and send shards of glass flying in to your face and eyes. | ||
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Push In New DE3175 |
Test New Light Bulb |
Re-Insert Lens Cover |
Push a new #
DE3175 festoon bulb straight in to the socket. (Tip - If you are upgrading your map lights to brighter LED bulbs and they don't work at first, try pulling out the new bulbs and flipping them around in the socket.) Re-insert the outer edge of the lens cover back in to the housing. |
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Gently Snap In Lens Cover |
Slide Switch To "Door" |
New Light Bulbs Installed |
Gently pop in the
inner edge of the lens cover. Push on the lens cover to activate the "On/Off" switch and test the new map light bulbs. Slide the switch to the "Door" position so that the map lights will turn on when ever a passenger door is opened.
For more, please check out my other
2009-2015 Honda Pilot DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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