Replace Honda Accord Tail Light Assembly (2006 And Newer)
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- I show how to remove/install a tail light assembly on a Honda Accord. Honda switched to LED tail lights starting in 2006. My car in the video is a 2006 Honda Accord sedan. Other models/years of Accords may be a little different, but the basic process is the same. This will probably also apply to Honda Civics.
A couple lines of LEDs on my passenger side tailight had stopped working and I was going to fail my state inspection. The process of replacing the tail light assembly involves removing the bumper cover, or at least partially disconnecting it. Unlike older Honda where you could just replace a bulb, on these newer Honda, you are forced the replace the whole thing.
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Thanks for all of the detail, but it can be done without taking the bumper off. Follow the same instructions for the inside of the trunk, but instead of taking the bumper off, just use a 10MM socket and your arm easily fits behind the bumper to take the two bolts out that hold the bracket.
Exactly
The only thing is there is a metal flap a attached to the taillight that goes back behind the bumper cover. If you don't remove the number, the light is almost impossible to take off
Awesome, thanks for this
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Have to agree with Nicholas. For a 2006 Accord, you have to unscrew the light from the bracket from underneath. You also have to remove the two bolts in order to wedge the bumper down enough to remove the light. You have to remove the screw and bolts by feel as you can’t see them because your arm will be in the way. Good luck trying to align the screw and bolts blindly to reinstall. Honestly, it’s so much easier and faster to remove the bumper like RJ shows: just 3 screws and a nut.
I wasn't expecting that much work to do but huge thanks, I was soooo confused until I found this video haha.
thank you for doing this!!! I'm not much of a car repair guy but your instructions made it doable for me and saved me some money. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise for those like me that really need it.
My daughter had a Chrysler and we replaced the battery. The front right tire had to be removed. Your video was really detailed. I just need to get the light cover mailed from amazon.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I just replaced the tail light assembly this morning on a 2007 Accord. I would not have tackled this otherwise.
Since my issue was with a cracked lens (preventing the car from passing inspection) I ordered the assembly "shell" without the LEDs and used the old "guts" in the new assembly. The shell cost me around $65. I didn't spend very much time shopping, but some online sites wanted around $150 for a complete assembly.
I absolutely hate the plastic push pins/rivets. IMO they're not made to be removed and reused. I've had them break on me many times. Fortunately, the pin under the rear section of the bumper came out relatively unscathed and popped back in fine. I can't understand why a plastic pin would be used in place of a metal screw.
The screw holding the liner is also crap. It's plastic and the groves are very tiny and shallow, so it's easy to damage it when putting it back. I wasn't able to snug it down, but hey, it's just holding a trunk liner.
I also struggled with unplugging the incandescent bulb and wiring harness. The plastic flanges used to protect those connections also make it very difficult disconnect them, because they also obscure your view.
As someone else here said, why does Honda integrate the assembly into the car? It looks cool, but IMO it's another reason why labor costs for maintenance on vehicles are ridiculous.
thank you so much. I stumbled upon your video and finally realized i have to replace the entire assembly. both of my lights went out. they don't work while driving. now i know why. thank you so much
Your video was instructive and thorough. Thank you for posting. It allowed me to replace my driver's side taillight assembly with ease and save me $150 doing this myself.
I need to replace my right tail light cover. I was going to take it to the dealer but they wanted $277 just for the part. I can't imagine what the labor would be!!! I'm going to order one online and replace it myself. I'm already saving $133 on the part! THANK YOU for making this video.
I'm amazed that you have to take the bumper cover off to replace a simple tail light .
Thanks! I have a 2011 Honda Accord. I Did what you said in the video, your spot on. Couldn't have done it myself without your video. ✌🏽
This video is perfect for replacing the entire tail light assembly. A+++
Dear RJ,Thank you for a very helpful, informative video. My Accord is a 2011, and there was very little difference. A few things in different places, but your video covered the basics. I wouldn't have even known where to begin if it hadn't been for you!!! Followed your steps, and only took 1 hr. Never worked on a car before. Saved a huge amount of money by doing it myself.
+Sarah Weisman Cool!
Made my lens replacement a lot easier. 30 minute job, without your video 2 hours easy. Thank You
Tonight I just removed and replaced my RH tail light lens from the trunk. Did not need to loosen the bumper. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4L 4 Cylinder. Your working too hard.
donklaing How did you avoid loosening the bumper?
Great video, I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow, I just bought the replacement led kit. We shall see how it goes. Thanks for posting.
very good job explaining all the details. thanks
Wow I got the same problem going on on the passenger side of my Honda Accord 2007. Great video I'm going to be working on mines asap!
Thanks for posting. A couple of things. If you pull the bumper too far away it’s a pain in the neck to put back on. If you aren’t able to put it back on take its off totally, two clips underneath the car. Also I had a leak which appears to be coming from the gasket surrounding the headlights. Know issue and my car is 18 years old. You can buy replacement gaskets, much less than replacing the headlights themselves. Other option is to try shin etsu grease. This is made by Honda. It actually helps to restore rubber (I’m trying it) about $20 for the grease. Replacement gaskets are somewhere around $30.
Also for others on here a car upholstery remover is invaluable. Great to remove the plastic pins.
Thanks! Big help. Everything new, working, and happy both tail lights.
(Maybe don't totally remove the little mud flap. I think it's better to leave that third screw pointing back in and just let the mud flap stay where it is while replacing the light(s).
Thanks RJ. Followed your video for my 2006 Accord and it made a daunting task easy. I’ve seen some posts here saying that you don’t have to remove the bumper. Theoretically, you don’t have to, but aligning the bolts when reinstalling is next to impossible. It’s much easier and quicker to remove the bumper like RJ shows: 3 screws and one nut to remove the bumper. Bumper snaps right off and back into place, just like the video shows.
Great vid. Just followed your instructions for an 2007 sedan EX-L and it worked.
Tonight I just removed and replaced my RH tail light lens from the trunk. Did not need to loosen the bumper. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4L 4 Cylinder. Your working too hard.
Was this a complete assembled assembly purchased somewhere?
Thanks so much! Never would have attempted it wo UA-cam.
Thanks for the video man, this helped me replacing both the bumper and tail light after my fiancé backed her car into my truck.
The Last Huntsmen yikes.
Mine hit a pole
Excellent video and thanks for information
The only one video worth watching. ll the others, which claim to do it, do not actually show you. Worked for my 2011 Honda Accord.
Great, man , you're a savior !
Super helpful! Thanks a lot for doing this!
I watched your video, I did the job. Mahalos !
great instructive video. thank you.
Isn't the process the same for the 2003-2007 coupes since they have the same lights except for 2005 and older don't have LED's
Watching this makes me mad. Good job on the repair but the idiocy behind these new cars. Old cars light assembly can be changed in ten minutes by popping a lid inside the trunk, unscrewing bolts and off you go.
Tonight I just removed and replaced my RH tail light lens from the trunk. Did not need to loosen the bumper. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4L 4 Cylinder. Your working too hard.
Very helpful!
Thanks for this video. I’m sure I would have used force and broke something in not for details here
This should work for my 2009 accord also?
Thanks for a helpful video, do you know if side marker LED(single one) can be replaced individually or has to be as a unit? Thank you
I do not know. Sorry.
Nice 👍 That’s very helpful 🙂
I've got only one row that works on mine but I can't seem to find a replacement that has the led unit with the housing. Where did you go to get yours? Any help with this would be great... thanks for the help
Thanks awesome video might even subscribe
Thanks for this video! I have to do this, your vid is gonna make it all go fast and no confusion
Hi. Great video. I'm having trouble figuring out which is the turn signal bulb. Is it part of the led board? I have no battery in the car but I know when it has one the drivers side just doesn't work. It doesn't flash on the dash, doesn't click and the lights just don't come on even in hazard mode. Tried replacing the switch but I have the same issue and I can't find a separate fuse for the left turn signal. Thanks!
I have to do this with my 2006 Honda. Where did you purchase your light assembly?
Salvage yard.
Honda wanted $400 for the L rear light assembly & $150 to install I bought used for $224 & did it myself Saved $326 thats to RJ's help
Lol I just went to a junkyard and got one assembly for $55. That’s quite a bit of money
Is the LED board replaceable?
They’re pricy
All the other knot loosening wasn't necessary, just loosen them from the hood
How I remove the stop bult light without have to take off the all stufff only change bult stop light ?
If your car is set up the same way mine is, then you don't.
does this also work for the coupe edition??
hayy jadran I am guessing it will be pretty much the same.
Hi Good Video!! is it easy to trasfer the insides to new light assembly ? I have a crack lense on driver's side. Don't want to purchase whole assy. with lamp in it_ too expensive...
+Austin Hyun It's not too hard. I actually did it here, though I didn't show it. The used assembly I bought had a small crack. So I pulled the insides from that, and installed them into my lens assembly. It wasn't too hard.
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What about your third light? Thats what im really here for lol
Are these instructions the same for a 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4L 4 Cylinder ?
No.
There’s no LED tailights for 2008-2012 model.
Have you thought of making another UA-cam channel on cars I got a good I got a good ideas of the name of the channel. RJ The Car Guys
Nah. I only occasionally work on our own personal cars. So there wouldn't be that many videos.
Funny, I always expected LED lights to last virtually forever, they don't "burn out" easily like bulbs do. Kind of a shame, entire assemblies cost a lot more than a simple bulb to replace!
My thoughts exactly.
Hey do you have a video for the 2013 and up?
+KleanTrix Not specifically, but I think the process is similar.
RJ The Bike Guy k Thanks for the reply. I guess I will make that video.
+KleanTrix Surely OP will deliver... Surely.
Why not just take the screws from the back from the get go so you don’t have to take the bumper off
Okay, you try it and tell me how it goes.
Yeah how about the led part ?
Love better your bike videos
Will you try to repair this tail lamp?
I thought about it, but then chucked it. I have too many things to work on. And if I repaired it and made a video, not sure what the odds are someone else would have the exact same problem.
Where did you purchase the light assembly? I have a 2007 Honda accord with a broken lens. I ordered what I thought was the correct one from ebay, however, it was not the full assembly with the lights. No lights were in them.
+Linda Souza Yeah, I have seen that. You can transfer the insides from the old one, to the new lens assembly. I got my taillight from a auto salvage place. It was the whole assembly. But the lens had a small broken corner. But the lens assembly on my original light was not cracked (just the LEDs were not working right), so I transferred the insides from the taillight I bought, to the old lens assembly, and installed that.
+RJ The Bike Guy Thank you so much. This helps.
+Linda Souza Let me know how it goes for you.
+RJ The Bike Guy Do you know if the LED assembly are red LED's? or if they're white with just the red Lens covering it?
I think they were white LEDs, but not positive. It has been a while.
Seriously, who is the asshole at Honda that decided that silly ass little bracket hidden behind the bumper was necessary?
Did this job on my friends '12 Accord and that bracket appears to accomplish nothing. The taillight assembly has 4 studs that are nutted on the inside of the trunk; it's totally secure.
I installed mines without them because they were rusted and broke off.
Tonight I just removed and replaced my RH tail light lens from the trunk. Did not need to loosen the bumper. 2008 Honda Accord EX-L 2.4L 4 Cylinder. Your working too hard.
Maybe the 2008 is different. This one would not have come off without removing the bumper cover as it was covering two of the bolts.
7th gen is '03-'07 which is what this video is for.
8th gen is '08-'12 which is what you have.
I broke my moms tail light backing up I need fix before she finds out 😬
U don’t have to drop the bumper to take the lights out
Okay, explain how to reach the bolts at 3:35 in the video that are under the bumper cover, without removing the bumper cover. Please explain in detail. AH
They are all the comments blah blah blah but you did not show how to remove or check the current brake lights to replace them thank you
Umm...hit the brake pedal. Do the brake lights light up? That is how you check them. And are you under the impression, you can just replace a bulb? Those days are gone. It's an LED panel that is part of the assembly. That is why I replace the whole assembly.
After watching this - it's not worth my time - i'll just bring it to the Honda service center.
I am curious to what they will charge you.
I called a Honda dealership and they can replace the light bulb for $30 include labor and parts.
rafaelg45 - That's for a bulb that costs 3 bucks. John is showing us how to replace the LED tail lamp. There's no bulb for that. Only replace led tail light assembly.
Why go to the dealer just for a $4 turn signal bulb?
This is insane 😑
to much work we don't like it thanx
It is what it is. You can take it to a mechanic and pay them to do it.
does this work for the coupe as well?
+Karl Wint It will probably be about the same.
Thanks! I only ask because I've got some static screws that won't come loose so i might be out of luck.
Maybe soak them with some penetrating oil? And them maybe an impact driver.