How to Replace Headlight 99-04 Honda Odyssey
Difficulty: Advanced · About 70 min · Honda Odyssey
Replace the headlight bulb or full headlight assembly, including removing the front bumper, on a 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey.
Tools you will need
- Flat blade screwdriver
- 8mm socket
- 10mm socket
Parts and supplies
- Headlight bulb
- Headlight assembly
Steps
- Swap just the headlight bulb
Reach behind the headlight to remove the wiring harness and boot, push the wire retainer forward and flip it up and out, pull the bulb out, then reverse the steps to install the new one.
- Access the headlight assembly
Pry out the front panel's 11 clips under the hood and remove it, pry out the four clips underneath the van, remove the 10mm bolt near the front wheel on the fender and the 8mm bolt above it on both sides, push down on the bumper and pull it out on both sides, then disconnect the fog lights if equipped.
- Change the headlight assembly
Remove the headlight's four 10mm bolts, pull it forward and disconnect its wiring harness and side light, remove the bulb, transfer it from the old headlight into the new one (replacing the filler bulb), plug in the side light and harness, line up the tabs with the fender's holes, reinstall the clip underneath and start the bolts as you line up the light, then reinstall the bumper and panel.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.