After the screws are removed, instead of using a fork or plastic rivet remover, you can use a couple pieces of string. Slide one over the top of the assembly and one underneath the assembly and shimmy them up/down close to the studs and pull outward.
I've had to replace the entire tail light, casing and all on my 09 Honda Pilot. For those of you doing this, the most tricky steps would be pulling out the casing, which is shown here, and then pulling out and reinserting the rubber plug that connects the tailight to the power supply in the car. A flat-head screw driver is the most useful tool in this exercise, along with a plastic spatula (I used a rice cooker serving spoon, but be careful not to break it, that would leave you with a plastic piece stuck in the tailight). Also, the sharp screws that are invisible from the outside,but hold the casing in place have a plastic cover that should stay in the car body when you pull out the light. Mine came out with the light. Carefully pull it off from the screw with a flathead and gentle pliers. The cover goes right back into the car body. All in all, saved myself $100 (minimum quote) and a ton of time. The body shops in my area are very busy this summer.
Hi George, thank you so much and it is very informative. One more question? is it better to replace the bulb with LED lights or just the OEM lights. Thank you.
You have seen NOTHING until you try to replace the headlight bulb on passenger side!! Trust me!!! At least, your hands are able to fit properly in this process!!
Very helpful video. Would be even better if you pointed out which bulb was the turn signal and which one was the brake light.
Tip: I used a plastic wedge inside of an old t-shirt and slowly banged it into the gap with my hand. That method worked the best by far.
Great info! My wife is going to love me for getting this fixed! Thank you for sharing!
After the screws are removed, instead of using a fork or plastic rivet remover, you can use a couple pieces of string. Slide one over the top of the assembly and one underneath the assembly and shimmy them up/down close to the studs and pull outward.
I've had to replace the entire tail light, casing and all on my 09 Honda Pilot. For those of you doing this, the most tricky steps would be pulling out the casing, which is shown here, and then pulling out and reinserting the rubber plug that connects the tailight to the power supply in the car. A flat-head screw driver is the most useful tool in this exercise, along with a plastic spatula (I used a rice cooker serving spoon, but be careful not to break it, that would leave you with a plastic piece stuck in the tailight). Also, the sharp screws that are invisible from the outside,but hold the casing in place have a plastic cover that should stay in the car body when you pull out the light. Mine came out with the light. Carefully pull it off from the screw with a flathead and gentle pliers. The cover goes right back into the car body. All in all, saved myself $100 (minimum quote) and a ton of time. The body shops in my area are very busy this summer.
Worked like a charm. Just did My Sister’s left top bulb. 1143. A bit tricky to get the housing away from the body. Thank You!!
Thank you George for taking the time to make this video. My brake light just went out on my Pilot 🙏
Odd pilots taillight just went out as well
Thank you for showing me how to replace the light bulb in my car properly!
Thank you!!! Was very simple to replace after watching your video.
Thank you for this demonstration (I am about to change the rear brake bulb on my 2011 Honda Pilot Touring).
Once you explained the pins, the job was easy. Thank you!
Thanks! Just made the job easy for me.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU... YOU SAVED ME 50 DOLLARS!!!
Awesome. Thanks George. Great video
Thanks for posting. This helps very much.
Great instructional video Sir!
Very good demonstration, thank you!
Great video . Thank you .
Thanks for your video it helped me
Great video. Any chance of a video to replace the front lights with LED's ?
Thanks man, this helped 100%
Your accent! 😅 so cute and funny
Thank you. I'm gonna try this on my SUV tomorrow.
Hi George, thank you so much and it is very informative. One more question? is it better to replace the bulb with LED lights or just the OEM lights. Thank you.
Solid video. Very helpful
Thanks for the video
Thank you George!
Terrific video!! thanks
do you have any plans to show how to replace reverse light bulb on a 2015 Highlander. thanks.
thank you. very helpful
Thank you. I needed a screwdriver to get the assembly to pop out, but all is well.
Super tu vídeo me sirvió de mucho
Thank you!
Thanks work great
Well done.
Well explained
Great video but I’m confused. What’s your accent? Minnesota? Boston? Slavic? I can’t tell and I’ve got to know.
I should thank Honda for making the freaking lens assy so difficult to remove. Felt like Austin Powers yelling, "WHY WON'T YOU COME OUT?!?"
Yes, some times they are stuck hard in to plastic clip
You have seen NOTHING until you try to replace the headlight bulb on passenger side!! Trust me!!! At least, your hands are able to fit properly in this process!!
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I'm scared to asked why the front end is off on the vehicle.
Use a putty knife to pop out back of light assembly
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Thank you! I appreciate this so very much!!
Thank you!
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Thank you!