Owners of other Honda or Acura SUV, minivan or hatchback vehicles such as the Pilot, Insight, CR-Z, Fit, Crosstour, Odyssey, TSX Sport Wagon, RDX and MDX may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

Replacement bulbs with their part numbers are as follows: Brake # 7443, Turn Signal # WY21W (also 7440A or 7440NA), Reverse Light # 7440 and Parking Light (Rear Side Marker) # 2825 (or 168 or W5W).

Please verify the correct replacement part numbers for your SUV by using the Amazon Part Finder website. The compatible light bulb may vary depending on the model year, trim level and whether it is a North American or European model.

Update - The owner of a 2007 CR-V sold in Canada has informed me that the 7440A bulbs do not fit into their rear turn signal bulb sockets. The bulb socket may only accept the European specification WY21W light bulbs.

The only tools needed to replace any of the tail light bulbs is a standard Phillips head screwdriver and a small plastic automotive pry bar tool or a small flathead screwdriver.

Then gently pry out the two small plastic screw covers on the inner edge of the tail light housing with a small flathead screwdriver.

Set the two screw covers aside in a safe place.

Set the two screws aside with the plastic covers.

Carefully pull the tail light assembly straight off the rear corner of the vehicle.

If you have trouble removing the housing, try gently wiggling it while pulling.

If necessary, use a plastic automotive panel pry tool or a small flathead screwdriver covered with a thin micro fiber cloth to gently loosen the pop rivets by prying off the outer edge.

The Parking Light (A.K.A. rear side marker) is located at the top of the housing.

Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 2825 bulb.

You may also use any other miniature wedge base light bulbs such as the # 168, 194, W5W or a compatible LED unit.

Re-insert the socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the housing.

Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 7443 bulb.

(You may also use the European specification # W21/5W bulb.)

The Turn Signal light bulb socket is located just below the brake light and above the reverse light.

Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new amber colored # WY21W bulb.

(You may also be able to use the # 7440A or 7440NA bulbs.)

Re-insert the bulb socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the assembly.

Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # W21W or 7440 bulb.

Re-insert the socket in to the assembly and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

Push the tail light assembly back in to place on the corner of the vehicle.

Test the new tail light bulbs by having someone turn on the parking lights, step on the brake pedal, activate the hazard signals and place the transmission in reverse.

For more, check out my other Honda CR-V Repair & Maintenance Guides.