How do you replace a headlamp on a Honda Pilot?

Answer 1

I have a 2004 Honda Pilot. I googled how to replace the headlight and found some helpful answers, including answers on this website.

I am not a mechanic and I don't know if I did it right, but my headlights are now working.

I totally didn't think I could do it on my own and was prepared to have a mechanic do it for me, but it turned out to be really simple. The only thing is, ladies, your fingers and fingernails will be dirty if you don't wear gloves.

First, pop the hood. Locate the wiring that go to the light, which might be tricky if you're like me and have no clue what is under the hood. Put on fitted gloves.

Then, unplug the socket/wiring by just pulling it out (I'm not sure what to call it; if you Google this, others might have the proper terminology). Then remove the round black rubber thing and put it somewhere safe - because if you drop it under the car/in the engine area, you might not be able to retrieve it.

There's a metal wire tab that is holding in the bulb. A friend of mine who was helping me thought we'd have to unscrew the screw to remove the metal tab. Don't do that. No need for any tools. Just lift up the metal tab.

Take out the old bulb. Put in the new bulb, making sure you don't touch the bulb with your fingers because the oils on your fingers will cause the bulb to burn out very fast. Hence, the gloves. Push back carefully the metal tab; it should just catch/pop back in. Put back the round black rubber thing. Line up with 3 prongs on the socket/plug the socket into the bulb.

It took me some time to figure out when to put the black rubber in. So, again, put the bulb in first, then push back the metal tab. Then pop in the black rubber round thing. Then plug in the wiring. Voila!