2012 HONDA ODYSSEY bulbs

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
High voltage can remain in the circuit for a long period of time after the light is
switched off. Do not attempt to inspect or replace the high voltage discharge type
bulbs yourself. Ask a dealer to inspect and replace low beam headlights.
1.Remove the coupler.
uIt can be removed by pushing the tab.
2.Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
3.Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
4.Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.■
Low Beam Headlights
■
Low Beam Headlights
Models with high voltage discharge tube bulbsModels with halogen low beam headlight bulbs
Tab
Coupler Bulb

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs
*
Maintenance
Fog Light Bulbs
*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the fog light being
replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel to
the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2.Remove the mounting bolt and screws, and
pull the inner fender back.
3.Remove the coupler.
uIt can be removed by pushing the tab.
4.Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
5.Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
6.Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.Fog Light: 55 W (H11)
1Fog Light Bulbs
NOTICEHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
The fog lights are halogen bulbs.
When replacing a bulb, handle it by its plastic case,
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.
Screws Mounting
Bolt
Bulb
Coupler
Tab
* Not available on all models

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light: 28/8 W
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the mounting bolts.
2.Slightly pull the assembly outward, and
then pull the lower part. The bottom of the
taillight housing is exposed.Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight: 21/5 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)Mounting
Bolts

uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
362Maintenance
3.Slowly pull out the assembly to release the
lower fastener from the grommet, using
your fingers.
uPlace one hand at the upper left corner,
and the other at the diagonal lower
corner.
4.Pull the upper corner to release the upper
fastener.
5.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
6.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
1Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
To reinstall, insert the fasteners into the grommets
and push the assembly back into place.
uDo not reinstall the assembly if the grommets are
loose or out of the holes. Contact a dealer to
replace them.
Grommet
Bulb
SocketUpper
Fastener
Lower
Fastener

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBack-Up/Taillight Bulbs
Maintenance
Back-Up/Taillight BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover by prying on the edge of
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2.Remove the coupler.
uIt can be removed by pushing the tab.
3.Remove the base gasket.
4.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
5.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Back-Up Light: 21 W
Taillight: 3CPCover
Bulb Coupler
Tab
Socket
Gasket

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover by prying on the edge of
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2.Remove the license plate light assembly by
squeezing the tabs on both sides of the
socket.
3.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Rear License Plate Light: 5 W
Cover
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuHigh-Mount Brake Light Bulb
Maintenance
High-Mount Brake Light BulbWhen replacing, use the following bulb.
1.Remove the lens segment by prying on the
edge using a flat-tip screwdriver.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.High-Mount Brake Light: 16 W
Screw
Lens Segment
Bulb
Socket