How To Install Replace Taillight Honda Accord Sedan 4 door 03-05 1AAuto.com
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 90 min · Honda Accord
Replace a rear tail lamp on a 2003–2005 Honda Accord sedan by releasing the bumper cover for access, transferring the lower bracket, and testing the lamps before reassembly.
Tools you will need
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- 8mm Socket
- 10mm Socket
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Rear tail-lamp assembly
Steps
- Release and remove the rear bumper cover
Remove the bumper screw covers and fasteners, including those inside both wheel wells and beneath the cover. Release the side retainers evenly, then pull the bumper cover away with a helper so the edges do not crack.
- Remove the old tail lamp
Remove the fasteners securing the lamp and access its bulb panel. Twist the bulb sockets out, remove the remaining lamp bolts, and lift the assembly away from its locating pins.
- Prepare and install the replacement lamp
Transfer the lower mounting bracket from the old lamp if the replacement does not include it. Align the locating pin and seat the new lamp, then secure its fasteners and reinstall the bulb sockets and access cover.
- Reinstall the bumper and verify the lights
Clean and position the foam bumper, then guide the cover beneath the tail lamps and engage its side retainers. Reinstall the wheel-well screws, lower fasteners, and covers, then test all rear lamps and turn signals.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.