Thursday, October 17, 2013
How to Replace the Taillights in a Honda Odyssey
Replacing the rear taillights on your Honda Odyssey with new bulbs can be done at home. The job is basic and takes about 10 minutes. The bulbs used in the rear of the Odyssey are 7443 bulbs, which are available from an auto parts retailer or through the Honda dealer network. Two bulbs often come in a pack, allowing you to replace both taillight bulbs or keep a spare. The same replacement process is used for all Odyssey model years.
Instructions
- 1
Open the rear lift gate on your Odyssey. Locate the taillight assembly on the side of the van. Locate the two bolt covers along the inboard edge of the assembly. Pry the cover open with a flat screwdriver.
2Remove the two retaining bolts from the taillight assembly with a socket and ratchet. Set the screws aside in a safe place. Pull the taillight assembly straight back, removing it from the body of the Odyssey.
3Locate the bulb socket on the rear of the taillight assembly. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise, and pull it straight out of the taillight assembly. Pull the burned-out bulb out of the socket and discard it.
4Push a new bulb into the socket, making sure its bottom contacts the bottom of the socket. Insert the bulb and socket into the rear of the taillight assembly. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5Position the taillight assembly on the rear of the van. Push it straight in and seat it in the opening. Install the two retaining bolts, and tighten them with a socket and ratchet. Snap the bolt covers closed. Close the lift gate.
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