2003 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Put the inner f ender in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each clip in place by pushing on
the center.Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight/side
marker light or turn signal light. Pull the taillight assembly out of
thebodybyslidingitbackward.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the taillight assembly
mounting screw under each cover. Open the tailgate. Release the
covers by inserting a f lat-tip
screwdriver into the slot until the
cover bows slightly. Then pivot
the screwdriver 90° and pull it
straight out of the slot.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
1.
2. 3.
4.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
334

Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, align and pop the snap
f asteners in place. Tighten the two
mounting screws and reinstall the
covers in place.Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the taillight cover.
Remove it by caref ully prying in
the notch on its edge with a small
f lat-tipped screwdriver.Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: taillight or back-up
light.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
2.
3.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1.
CONT INUED
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Tailgate)
335
TAILLIGHT COVER

Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Reinstall the taillight cover.Pull the light assembly out of the
tailgate.
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
lens segment on the passenger’s
side. Remove that lens segment by
caref ully prying on its edge with a
small f lat-tipped screwdriver.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw under the lens.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
4.
5.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
336
SCREW

CONT INUED
Put the socket back into the light
assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.Remove the license light assembly
by caref ully prying on the lef t
edge of the lens with a f lat-tip
screwdriver and pulling the
assembly out.Remove the lens f rom the bulb
holder by pulling the lens while
squeezing the tabs on both sides
of the holder.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
Put the light assembly back into
the tailgate. Install the screw and
tighten it securely. Reinstall the
lens segment. Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
2.
3.
6.
7.
8.
1.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
337

Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Put the lens back on the bulb
holder and push it until it latches.
Slide the lef t side of the light
assembly into the hole. Push on
the right side to latch the
assembly into place.The individual map lights, cargo area
light, and the vanity mirror lights
come apart the same way. They do
not all use the same type of bulbs.
Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
1.
4.
5.
6.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Lights
338
FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT

Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Snap the lens back in place.
Front individual map light:
Pry on the f ront edge in f ront of both
map lights.
Rear individual map light:
Pry on the middle edge of the lens
near the vent.
Cargo area light:
Pry on the rear edge to the lef t and
right of center.
3.
2.
CONT INUED
Lights
Maint enance339
REAR INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT CARGO AREA LIGHT

Lights
Maint enance340
SUN VISOR

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield. Disconnect the battery.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
299
288
St oring Your Vehicle
Maint enance341