How to Replace Outer Tail Lights 06-08 Honda Civic Sedan

Difficulty: Advanced · About 70 min · Honda Civic

Replace the outer tail lights, including removing the rear bumper cover, on a 2006-2008 Honda Civic Sedan.

Steps

1. Remove the outer tail light

   Remove the trunk trim's screw with a flat blade screwdriver, pop the wiring harness's plastic retainers off their bolt studs, disconnect the harnesses, then remove the light's 8mm bolts.

2. Remove the rear bumper cover

   Pry out the two push clips underneath the bumper, remove the fender liner's Phillips screw, open the trunk, remove the bumper's flathead bolts with a 5mm Allen bit, firmly pull the cover out of its clips, remove the Phillips screw at the bottom of the light, then pull the light's pins out of the bracket.

3. Transfer the bulbs

   Twist each bulb's socket counterclockwise out of the light, then twist the new one clockwise in.

4. Install the rear bumper cover

   Insert the light into place and tighten its bottom Phillips screw, line up the bumper cover and snap its clips in, tighten its flathead bolts with the 5mm Allen bit, tighten the fender liner's Phillips screws, then push in the two bottom push clips.

5. Install the outer tail light

   Tighten its 8mm bolts, connect the wiring harnesses, pop their retainers onto the bolt studs, then tighten the trunk trim's screw.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.