2006 HONDA PILOT headlight bulb

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustments should be perf ormed by
your dealer or other qualif ied
mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. Handle a bulb by its steel base,
and protect the glass from contact
with your skin or hard objects. If you
touch the glass, clean it with
denaturedalcoholandacleancloth.Open the hood.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
248
NOTE:
TAB
BULB CONNECTOR
Halogen headlight bulbs get
very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a
scratch on the glass can cause the bulb
to overheat and shatter.

To remove the f ront turn signal
bulb, push it in slightly and turn it
counterclockwise.
Install the new bulb into the
socket and reinstall it.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.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. To remove a bulb, pull it straight
out of its socket.
Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 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.
1. 4.
5.
3. 2. 1.2.
3.
4.
5.
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
Bulb
Replacing a Parking L ight/Front
Side Marker L ight Bulbs
Maint enance
249

CONT INUED
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Capacities Chart .288
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Carrying Cargo .193
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .131, 134
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CD Player .130
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets . 101
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AC Power Outlet .102
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Additives, Engine Oil . 239
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AdvancedAirbagSystem . 30
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Airbag (SRS) .11, 25
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Airbag System Components . 25
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Air Conditioning System . 106
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Rear A/C Control .113
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Air Pressure, Tires .258
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Antif reeze .242
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 209
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Indicator .63, 210
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Operation .209
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 139
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81
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Audio System .115
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 76
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Automatic Speed Control . 175
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Automatic Transmission . 200
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Capacity, Fluid .288 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 244
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Shif ting .200
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 200
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Shif t Lever Positions . 201
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Shif t Lock Release . 203
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 276
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Jump Starting .272
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Maintenance .262
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Specif ications .289
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Bef ore Driving .185
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Belts, Seat .10, 21
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Beverage Holders .99
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Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 209
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Break-in, New Linings . 186
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Bulb Replacement .252
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Fluid .246
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Parking .97
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System Indicator . 63,278
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Wear Indicators .209 .............................
Braking System .208
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 186
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
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Brights, Headlights .75
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .252
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Brake Lights .252, 253
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Front Parking Lights . 249
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Front Side Marker Lights . 249
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Headlights .248
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High-mount Brake Lights . 253
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Rear Bulbs .252
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Specif ications .289
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Turn Signal Light . 249,252
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Bulbs, Halogen .248
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
I

CONT INUED
Engine....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 277
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,276
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 239
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Overheating .274
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Specif ications .289
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Speed Limiter .202
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Starting .199
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 293
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Exhaust Fumes .57
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .294
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasoline .186
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 67
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Filling the .187
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Gas Station Procedures . 187Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel .70
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 200
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Glove Box .99
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 248
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Hazard Warning Button . 77
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Fan, Interior .106
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Features .105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters ...............................................
Oil .240
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 77
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 267Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 244
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Brake .246
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Power Steering .247
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Windshield Washers . 243
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Folding the Third Seat . 89
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Four-way Flashers .77
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Fuel .186
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Cap Message .72
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Fill Door and Cap .187
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Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Reserve Indicator .67
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Tank, Filling the .187
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Fuses, Checking the .279
Index
F GH
INDEX
III

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Headlights .75
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Aiming .248
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Automatic Lighting Off . 76
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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High Beam Indicator . 67
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High Beams, Turning on . 75
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Low Beams, Turning on . 75
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Reminder Chime .76
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 248
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Turning on .75
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Headphones .172
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Head Restraints .91
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Heated Mirror .93
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Heater, Seat .86
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Heating and Cooling .106
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High Altitude, Starting at . 199
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High-Low Beam Switch . 75
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High-mount Brake Light . 253
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .180
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Hood, Opening the .188
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286Ignition
..............................................
Keys .79
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 294
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Immobilizer System .79
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Important Handling Inf ormation . iii
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint .43
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Inf ant Seats .43
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 257
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Inside Mirror .92
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Inspection, Tire .258
Installing a Child Seat .........................................
LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Instrument Panel .5 ,61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 268
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Jack, Tire .267
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Jump Starting .272 ..................................................
Keys .79
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Label, Certif ication .286
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Lane Change, Signaling . 75
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lights .75, 102
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Bulb Replacement .248
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Indicator .61
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Parking .75
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Turn Signal .75
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Load Limits .194
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .187
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Glove Box .99
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Lockout Prevention . 82
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Power Door .82
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Low Coolant Level .189
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Low Fuel Indicator .67
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,276
Index
I JK
L
IV