Monday, November 4, 2013
How to Replace 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Taillights
Is one of the taillights out on your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Removing either of the two taillight assemblies on your Grand Cherokee will allow you access to the corresponding taillight bulb so that you can replace it when necessary. The Grand Cherokee uses a dual-filament bulb, part number 3057, for the taillight/brake light combination. The bulbs are very common and therefore easy to find. Most auto parts stores and retail stores, and even some convenience stores/gas stations, will have them in stock.
Instructions
- 1
Open the lift gate at the rear of your 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and locate the two retaining bolts on the inboard edge of the taillight assembly. Remove the two bolts with a 10mm socket and ratchet.
2Pull the taillight straight back from the Jeeps body. Find the bulb sockets on the rear of the taillight. There are several bulb sockets there; the top one is the taillight/brake-light socket. Twist this socket counterclockwise, pull it out of the taillight, and pull the bulb out of the socket. Discard it.
3Install a new 3057 bulb into the bulb socket, making sure it seats completely, then install the socket into the rear of the taillight and turn it clockwise to lock it in place. Position the taillight back against the body of the Jeep.
4Install the two retaining bolts and tighten them with a 10mm socket and ratchet. Do not over-tighten them or you will crack the plastic taillight housing.
5Close the lift gate and test the taillights by turning the headlight switch on or stepping on the brake pedal to verify that the repair was successful.
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.
