Honda Pilot Fog Light Bulbs
Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out fog light bulb
in the front bumper of a 2nd generation 2009-2015 Honda Pilot with photos.
2012 Honda Pilot Fog Light |
Driver Side Fog Light |
Turn Front Wheels |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
& 2015) Honda Pilot SUV in changing a burnt out fog light bulb
in the front bumper cover. Owner's of other Honda or Acura vehicles such as the Odyssey, Insight, Ridgeline, CR-V, Fit, Civic, CR-Z, Crosstour, Accord, MDX, RDX, RLX, TL, TSX and ILX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement halogen fog light bulb is part number H11, which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, PIAA, Eiko and Philips. If you would like to have brighter fog lights, install some compatible H11 LED bulb. The tools needed to complete this procedure include a Phillips head screwdriver, a 10mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet. |
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Wheel Well Liner |
Phillips Head Screws |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
The first step is
to turn the steering wheel all the way in the opposite direction of the
burnt out fog light bulb. Moving the front wheels will create more working room in the wheel well area. Remove the two Phillips head screws on the outer edge of the wheel well liner or "splash guard" by turning them counterclockwise. Set the two screws aside in a safe place. |
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Bolt - Bottom Edge |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
10mm Bolt Removed |
Then look under the
front corner of the bumper cover and locate the single bolt near the wheel
well liner. Loosen the bolt by turning it counterclockwise with the 10mm socket and 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench. |
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2 Screws & 1 10mm Bolt |
Pry Out Wheel Well Liner |
Reach In To Fog Light |
Set the 10mm bolt
aside with the two screws. Gently pry back the wheel well liner to access the fog light bulb housing. Reach in and press the release tab on the electrical connector before sliding the power plug straight off the base of the old bulb. |
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Press Tab - Unplug |
Electrical Connector |
1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
Rotate the base of the old bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. | ||
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Old Bulb Removed |
Philips H11 Halogen |
Empty Bulb Socket |
The OEM fog light
bulb in this 2012 Pilot was the Philips
H11. Try to avoid touching 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 an alcohol moistened paper towel or rag. |
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1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
Push On Power Plug |
Replace Wheel Well Liner |
Insert the new #
H11 bulb in to the fog light housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to
secure it in place. Push the black plastic wheel well liner back in to place. |
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Splash Guard Replaced |
Tighten Phillips Screws |
Turn Clockwise |
Replace the two screws on the outer edge of the wheel well liner and tighten them in the clockwise direction with the Phillips head screwdriver. | ||
Tighten 10mm Bolt |
10mm Bolt Replaced |
Test New Fog Light Bulb |
Replace the 10mm
bolt below the bumper cover and tighten it in the clockwise direction. Test the new fog light bulbs by turning on the headlights and activating the fog light switch.
For more, please check out my other
2009-2015 Honda Pilot DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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