How to Remove & Replace Honda Pilot Taillight Assembly 2nd Generation 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

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How to remove & replace a brake light bulb and tail light assembly on a second gen Honda Pilot 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 generation. This will work for all trims of this 2nd gen vehicle; LX, EX, EX-L, Touring.
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[@JamesFixIt]

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[@Jukkala]

The main value to this video was knowing that only two screws need to be removed. Since most modern cars snap together, it is important to know what screws and what snaps. My wife was quoted $300 for the part plus labor to fix it at the dealership. She got an OEM part on Amazon for $90 and, thanks to this video, I had it replaced in about five minutes.

[@sirnbk7008]

Took longer to watch half the video than to completely change the bulb. Thanks!

[@averyleah2637]

Video was perfect! Fixed the brake light with no problem. If I had followed the manual I would’ve broken both pins. Thank you!

[@JamesFixIt]

Thank you! Glad it helped!

[@GovtWatchdog]

Tip: I used a plastic wedge inside of an old t-shirt and slowly banged it into the gap with my hand. That method worked the best by far.

[@JamesFixIt]

Great idea! Thank you!!!

[@douglaskim4562]

Thank you for the putty knife trick!!! I'm pretty sure I would've been on the broken lens list!!

[@qhumvee]

I've changed two times. I use a think plastic back in its folded form to slide in along the edge opening after the two screws are removed. One bag from the top, and one bag from the bottom, slide them until they can't go further, alternatively pull the bags and it really worked for me.😊

[@Robottrooper]

Easiest brake light fix ever thanks to you. Without knowing the assembly is secured by pins on the opposite side of screws would have been problematic. Thank you.

[@thomasbaron6918]

Thank you for the 19 seconds worth of valuable info. As for the other 5 minutes and 27 seconds, we’ll.........🤯

[@JamesFixIt]

Thought I’d back up my method with some information on why, but I do see a lot of new short videos using my exact same process. I’ll update this one with a more concise video. Thanks.

[@Stacey191]

Thank you so much for making this video! I started to disassemble my tail light the way the manual said to and could see it wasn’t going to work. Found your very informative video and voila, got it right out and changed the bulb. Yay!😁

[@thechicken2344]

Thank you, I am going out tomorrow and needed this replaced asap!

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it helped!

[@danielshainlinesr8957]

One of the most informative videos, (without making me feel dumb) for poping out the back light of my Pilot. I have, just like he said broken pins in the past. I guess you could say I am old school and just now realizing the amount of help that people have on here. Thank You for making this video. Very informative, well said! 5 *****

[@j8584]

video is horrible. an almost 6 minute video for a 30 second fix

[@ericcsuf]

After seeing a couple of videos using everything from a forked metal tool to a freakin' claw hammer, I found your video. Simple effective application of force exactly where needed. That's the kind of help that makes youtube so valuable so thanks. Job done quickly. No damage.

[@JamesFixIt]

Awesome, glad it was helpful! I'm pretty shocked that Honda let the manual go to production with those incorrect directions.

[@andycoverdale1574]

Very useful, thanks for posting, the fit line was so tight I needed to use a metal putty knife with a couple of business cards Scotch taped either side of the metal blade to prevent scratches, one light assembly popped out so quick it fell and scratched the color-coded fender so beware and tuck an old towel underneath when removing. Be sure the wiring loom is clipped back in position when refitting to avoid annoying rattles, clips just above the fender engagement tab at the bottom and pushes into a pinch-hold further up.

[@soniamurdock4372]

Thank you for the video, bulb safely replaced. The tip for the putty knife. I only had a metal one but I put tape on it to not scratch my car. It took a little more of an effort but it popped out. Thank you

[@JamesFixIt]

Great idea taping up the metal putty knife and I'm glad you got the bulb replaced!

[@parenthiagilchrist6937]

Your video was very helpful to me. Wish me luck, I’m about to change my taillight!

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful! And good luck 👍🏽

[@deanneff7381]

Thanks for the tutorial... I was getting frustrated and probably WOULD have broken it!

[@JamesFixIt]

hehe nice! I was honestly about to do the same LOL!

[@missreinab]

Thank you so much!!!! I’ve been fighting with my tail light for about 45 minutes. Just got it off thanks to this video!

[@JamesFixIt]

Fantastic! Great to hear!

[@paulgee8253]

James Fixxit
Followed your video and got it done in 10 minutes. Not mechanically inclined either.
THANKS !

[@stevenscannapieco2117]

Brake bulb successfully changed. Thanks for making the video.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it worked for you!

[@jjjww975]

Steven Scannapieco part number would be nice for the bulb

[@MiLara]

Thanks - this video saved my tail light from getting all scratched

[@JamesFixIt]

Great to hear!

[@zipperz28]

Needed to change brake light bulb in daughters Pilot. Watched your video and couldn't have been easier. Thanks, great job!!!

[@victorsalamaka7311]

Brah, thankyou! The putty knife trick is GOLD . I know jack about this stuff and I was still able to do it in less than 15 mins.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad the putty knife trick worked for you!

[@elnatural822]

I used a metal 6” spackle blade inside an reusable shopping bag , worked good , thanks

[@TheRealistFan]

Thanks for this tutorial. Woke up this morning to a shattered left side brake assembly from a stray bullet last night.SMH

[@JamesFixIt]

You’re welcome…and WOW that is a new one 😳

[@ericfernandez2478]

Thanks for the info! Fixed my break light and no damage under 1 minute!!!!!

[@funkymunky2092]

Thank you SOOOOOO much! I was doing like the manual said and nothing but frustration and a small chip in my lens Grrrrrrrr
Watched your video and had it changed in 30 seconds.
A million thank yous!!!!

[@JamesFixIt]

Good to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@kingfamily4048]

Thanks - this was very helpful!
I found it helpful to remove the light assembly by moving the scraper next to one of the securing pins before pulling forward. If you haven't removed the light assembly before, you may need to gently tap the scraper in (as the space between the rear pillar and light assembly is very tight - at least it was on mine).

[@JamesFixIt]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Logan-ns7uj]

thanks for the vid - couldn't get mine off this helped.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it helped

[@Lovingus100percent]

Thank you so much ! I was over here struggling and thank God I had a putty knife !!! Worked perfectly!

[@grogersupci]

Thanks. The putty knife worked!!!

[@JamesFixIt]

Awesome! Glad to hear!

[@princessdjuka]

Duuude, thank you! I watched so many damn videos on how to do this and they all sucked. Wish me luck, I'm going to go give a shot now.

[@michaelcperea2221]

Great video. It helped me change out the bulb without breaking anything. Good job!

[@nknob0239]

Thanks man. Saved me from cracking the whole tail light cover.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelmitchell2230]

Thanks for the info...I found the putty knife to be a little too flexible and used a metal carpenter’s square to detach the rear light assembly. Also the replacement brake like model # would be helpful I used the Sylvania part 7443...

[@georgeloo386]

Awesome tip. Everything worked as instructed. I had to use a metal puddy knife, the plastic one broke. Use a rubber mallet to impact loose the 2 pins once I got the knife in place. Thanks again.

[@JamesFixIt]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@bassemhalassa1466]

Great illustration ..thank you for the help it works perfectly

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaellee8865]

Worked like a charm.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it helped! Thank you!

[@ericbruch]

man where were you the other night when I destroyed my tail lamp housing lens 😂

[@rxanmurray]

Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻.. I just changed out my right brake light .. I was wondering why it was so hard to pop out.?? Glad you had this out here 😊

[@JamesFixIt]

Good to hear, and I'm glad you were able to pop that light out! :)

[@christopherholmes7764]

Great vid! Better than all the others on this topic.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aebrown828]

Important to know that it pulls straight out instead of rotating out on a hinge. I was able to get my fingers in the crack and pull it off. There is a rubber gasket that came off the body that was a little pain to put back in. Set it in the bottom and work it up, but the wires are short and if you pull on the fixture at all, it will pop right back out.

[@JamesFixIt]

Yup, I was super close to snapping the two pins, following the manual lol!

[@johnosborne7708]

You need to mention to wear gloves when handling the bulbs. Not wearing gloves will reduce the life of the bulb significantly. Even the minute oil on your hands will get on the bulb and have significant effect.

[@RicardoHernandez-zn1to]

Amor I love you the luxury

[@aebrown828]

That’s true for halogen bulbs. Brake lights don’t get that hot. Nonetheless, best practice not to fondle them unnecessarily.

[@kevinbushracing58]

Stfu

[@mercadoalex0909]

@@kevinbushracing58 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sport8133]

@@aebrown828 I’ll fondle my own brakelights how and when I please, thank you very much. At every traffic light. Lovingly.

[@mykulc]

thanks for the putty knife trick!!! I'm pretty sure I would've been on the broken lens list!!

[@sarahlouie]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful. Successfully changed my brake lights 😊.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@earlrichmond3119]

Great tips. Worked perfectly

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it helped

[@hmartinez310cpt]

really helpful tips on removing the taillight thanks

[@OhioRedCannon]

Just what I needed. Job done in 3 minutes

[@willowtree4]

Thanks so much I was able to change out the lightbulbs and I know I would’ve broken or cracked the taillight if it wasn’t for your video. Thanks.

[@JamesFixIt]

Great to hear that you were able to replace the bulb with no problems! 👌🏽

[@digipimp75]

Thanks for this! I previously changed a brake light on my wife's 2013 Pilot and cracked the assembly following the stupid manual lol

[@JamesFixIt]

Yup, whoever wrote (and approved the manual) is 👎

[@talowry]

Nicely done video. Especially helpful in that the manual doesn’t have correct instruction.

[@Frank-hz1cw]

Thanks. Worked. Great vid!!!

[@airforcelazar13]

Hey need advice / tips on replacing the fog lights on my 2013 Honda Pilot.

[@JuanGonzalez-bs7pr]

Thank you!! It helped me doing the job easier than the car instruction manual

[@JamesFixIt]

You're welcome!

[@aderloustonluc6511]

This is one if the best and helpful video I’ve seen so far. Sir, you just save me a bunch of money 💰. Thank you 🙏 and I just subscribed to your channel

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it helped!

[@paulpeligri6186]

Thank you for your help with this. I know it’s an old video but it still helped me out.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it helped!

[@drjones694]

Thank you !!!
I knew it might break
Stopped what I was doing and ran right to TH-cam university

[@adamh7947]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@joetheisen4156]

Thanks for making this!

[@JamesFixIt]

You're welcome!

[@mep4488]

Thank you! That was very clear and you covered it well!

[@JamesFixIt]

You're welcome!

[@sharonkayesperanza577]

thank you, sir. easy simple. done!

[@scottperau4095]

Thanks! This was a big help!

[@JamesFixIt]

Thank you and you’re welcome!

[@lindembergl]

Thanks Bri for your time.

[@gregnixon1296]

Thanks. That was a huge help.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IntricacyPersonified]

You the man, sir. Thank you

[@boryakrug5796]

Thank you. Just change my bulb :))

[@reggaemattik5446]

They word the instructions like that so that you brake the lense and have to buy another one. Lol

[@JamesFixIt]

Hahahah good one!

[@exchangemigrate7951]

Used gollila tape: stick it to the outer side where he stuck the putty knife and yank on the tape. No scratches and pulls right off.

[@JamesFixIt]

That's a great alternative way to remove these!

[@minaplatt1]

Thx!! Super helpful video!!

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it helped!

[@fernandomaldonado9103]

thankx dude for the video, saved me some $$$$.

[@dogwoodtales]

Spot on! Thanks for sharing

[@cloudshe]

thanks! you are awesome for sharing this!!!! ♥

[@michaelmorris6575]

Good video! Thank you for sharing.

[@1koolblue]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@JamesFixIt]

Thanks for watching!

[@howardhobaugh1162]

Great tip! Thanks

[@geoffreydebrito2653]

Excellent, very helpful.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rakeyohn222]

Hell yeah. Nice job, man.

[@JamesFixIt]

Thanks!

[@mattmeir9211]

Thank you for the video, it work's Exactly how you described it very helpful took me 5/8 minutes to do it!!

[@JamesFixIt]

Great to hear~!

[@stevenhansen8641]

Thanks for the video buddy
Very helpful 👍

[@JamesFixIt]

You're welcome. Thanks! 👍

[@KateNew]

Wow i was able to do it myself!

[@JamesFixIt]

Great to hear!

[@jasongurning8045]

Thanks, for the tutorial

[@catherineoutcalt9472]

worked. thanks!

[@rendellp.]

Where did u bought that white one i need that to avoid crack

[@carlosz114able]

Thank you for the video

[@JamesFixIt]

You're Welcome!

[@BuiltdifferentRivera.]

Very helpful THANKS 🙏🏽💪🏽

[@JamesFixIt]

Thank you!

[@1koolblue]

Perfect! Thanks!

[@JamesFixIt]

You’re welcome!

[@kyrankeisling1075]

Fantastic tip!

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ErickCarbajal18]

Fue de gran ayuda,gracias

[@cymaticster]

Very helpful!

[@Josh-sm3hg]

I attached a long piece of duck tape to the side of the lens and pulled on that while rocking it slightly back and forth, came off with no tools/scratches.

[@JamesFixIt]

Great idea!

[@ElkStirrinTheHoney]

I placed a tile trowel behind it. I hit mine standing at the back passenger door, facing the rear of the vehicle, and hit the trowel. I broke my plastic inserts, but I tried and tried and tried to get mine out, and nothing was working. Thanks for the video.

[@GriffinBenchmark]

Watched 3 videos till I came to yours man. I'm replacing ours today and this is a great reference! Thank you! Sub'd! 😊👍

[@meisterpatch8532]

Thanks!

[@bohamad11221]

Thanks bro .. that was helpful 👍👍👍

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it helped

[@ericrylands2860]

Thank you!

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awesome channel here! full view!

[@francislondono6873]

Great video

[@JamesFixIt]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@rpgfreak92787]

Very helpful 👍👍

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mattsheridan1678]

Super helpful.

[@JamesFixIt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lhutcheson9854]

Thank you!!!!