To replace the tail light bulbs on your Accord it couldnt’ be easier. You’ll need to set up, access to the tail lights, replace turn signal bulb as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 5 chapters in 15 minutes. Take your Phillips screwdriver and your flat head screwdriver and let’s get started!
15 minutes
5
1
$15
Set up
Turn your engine off, set the parking brake and pull on the trunk release lever.
Access to the tail lights
To access the tail light bulb located in the bodywork, unscrew the plastic rivet that holds the trunk carpet using a Phillips screwdriver and then remove it with a flat head screwdriver.
Then shift the trunk carpet.
Tips
To increase the lifespan of the bulbs, we would suggest never touching the glass with your fingers or cleaning them carefully with paper towels before putting them back.
Replace turn signal bulb
To remove the turn signal bulb socket from the taillight housing, turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
Simply pull the bulb out to remove it.
Take the new bulb.
Put the new light bulb in the socket.
Put the socket into the taillight housing and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Finalise the reassembly
Put the trunk carpet back in place.
Put the rivet back in place.
Operation complete.