2003 HONDA PILOT Owners Manual

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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its steel base and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Open the hood. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way and remove the bulb.
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Replacing a Headlight Bulb
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CONNECTOR
BULB
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the bulb is right side
up and the nubs on the base f it
into the indentations in the
headlight assembly. Pivot the hold-
down wire back in place, and clip
the end into the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure one of its arrows is
pointing up.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To remove the f ront turn signal
bulb, push it in slightly and turn it
counterclockwise.Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the f ive holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Put the inner f ender in place.
Install the f ive holding clips. Lock
each clip in place by pushing on
the center.
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HOLDING CLIP

Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the two screws, then pull
the rear light assembly straight
back to remove it from the body.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
turn signal/hazard lights, or side
marker light. Remove the burned out bulb by
pulling it straight out of its socket.Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Push the socket into the light
assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Make sure all the wires are
correctly routed on the rear light
assembly, then install the
assembly on the body.
Open the tailgate.
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Removethelensbycarefully
prying on its lef t edge with a f lat-
tip screwdriver.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out. Push a new bulb into
the socket.
Reinstall the lens, lef t side f irst.Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of back-up light cover.
Remove it by caref ully prying in
the notch on its edge with a small
f lat-tipped screwdriver.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push a 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.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the back-up light cover.
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Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
Replacing a Back-up light bulb
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The individual map lights, tailgate
light, and the vanity mirror lights
come apart the same way. They do
not all use the same bulb.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.
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 a new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Place a cloth on the middle edge
of a part of the lens on the
passenger’s side. Remove a part of
the lens 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.
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FRONT INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHT
SCREW

Front individual map light:
Pry on the f ront edge in f ront of both
map lights.
Rear individual map light:
Pryontherearedgeof thelensin
the middle.
Tailgate light:
Pry on the upper edge to the lef t and
right of center.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.
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DOOR LIGHT
TAILGATE LIGHT SUN VISOR LIGHT
GRAB RAIL LIGHT

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.
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