Honda Odyssey
Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out low beam, high
beam, front turn signal or side marker light bulb in a 2005 to 2010 Odyssey.
2008 Odyssey Headlight |
Low Beam - Outer Edge |
Base of Old Low Beam |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the third generation (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010)
Honda Odyssey minivan in changing a burnt out low beam, high beam,
front turn signal or side marker light bulb in the headlight
housings. Owners of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Accord, Civic, Crosstour, CR-V, CR-Z, HR-V, Fit, Element, Insight, Pilot, Ridgeline, Clarity, Crosstour, Elysion, ILX, TSX, TLX, TL, RLX, RDX, NSX and MDX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement light bulb part numbers are as follows: Low Beam # 9006, High Beam # 9005, Front Turn Signal # 7440A (or WY21W) and Front Side Maker # 168. No tools are required to replace any of the bulbs on either the driver or passenger side. A pair of large pliers may be useful to remove a stubborn old low beam or high beam bulb. |
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Power Steering Fluid Reservoir |
Move Out of the Way |
Press Release Tab |
The first two steps
are to open the hood and then move to the side of the minivan with the burnt
out headlight bulb. For better access to the low beam bulb on the passenger side, you'll need to lift the power steering fluid reservoir out of the way. Pull the power steering fluid reservoir up to detach it from its mounting bracket. Gently rest the PS fluid reservoir next to the windshield washer fluid filler tube. The low beam bulb is located near the outer edge of the headlight assembly. Reach in behind the headlight housing and push in the release tab on the electrical connector before sliding it straight off the base of the old low beam bulb. |
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Disconnect Power Plug |
1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Sylvania 9006 12V 51W |
Rotate the base of
the old low beam light bulb 1/4 turn in the counterclockwise direction
before pulling it straight out of the housing. The OEM low beam bulb was a Sylvania 9006 12V 51W. |
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Empty Bulb Housing |
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Push On Power Plug |
Avoid touching the
glass part of the new halogen bulb with your fingers or anything greasy in
the engine bay.
If you do get the new bulb dirty, wipe it clean with a paper towel moistened with some rubbing alcohol. Insert a new number 9006 light bulb into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. Push the power plug straight on to the base of the new low beam bulb until it clicks securely into place. |
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Side Marker - Outer Edge |
Small Bulb Socket |
1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
The front side
marker light bulb is located at the far outer edge of the headlight housing. Rotate the small bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out. |
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Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Push In New Light Bulb |
Empty Bulb Housing |
Push a new number 168
miniature wedge base light bulb straight into the socket.. If you would like to have brighter front side marker lights, install a compatible 168 LED bulb. |
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Turn Signal - Bottom Edge |
Turn Signal Bulb Socket |
Re-insert the side
marker bulb socket into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to
secure it in place. The front turn signal light bulb socket is located along the middle bottom edge of the housing. |
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Bulb Socket Removed |
Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
Rotate the turn
signal bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out
of the housing. Pull the old light bulb straight out of the socket. |
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Push In New Light Bulb |
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
High Beam - Inner Edge |
If you have trouble
removing the old light bulb, try gently wiggling it back and forth while
pulling it straight out. Push a new number 7440A (also known as WY21W) amber colored light bulb straight into the socket. Re-insert the bulb socket into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. The high beam headlight bulb is located near the inner corner of the housing. |
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1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Large Pliers - Stuck Bulb |
Old High Beam Removed |
Rotate the base of
the old high beam bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight
out of the housing. I had trouble rotating the old high beam bulb, so I used a pair of large pliers to loosen it. |
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Disconnect Power Plug |
Sylvania 9005 12V 60W |
Push On Power Plug |
Push in the release
tab on the blue plastic electrical connector before separating it from the
old high beam bulb. Try to avoid touching the glass part of the new halogen bulb with your fingers or anything greasy in the engine bay. If you do get it dirty, clean it with some rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Push the power plug on to the base of a new number 9005 high beam bulb until you hear or feel it "click" securely into place. |
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Empty Bulb Housing |
1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Replace PS Fluid Tank |
Insert the new high
beam bulb into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. Carefully move the power steering fluid reservoir back into place and push it down on to the mounting bracket. |
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Power Steering Replaced |
Test New Headlight Bulbs |
Testing High Beam Bulb |
To test the new
light bulbs, turn on the headlights, activate the hazard signals and flash
the high beam. Be sure to record the bulb change in your vehicle's service records. For more, check out all of my
2005-2010 Honda Odyssey DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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