Honda Odyssey Taillight Inner and Outer Assembly Replacement

# 2010 Honda Odyssey Ex-L

Replacement of Taillight Assemblies

## Supply

1. Outer Taillight Assembly
2. Inner Taillight Assembly

## Tools

1. Panel removal tools
2. Ratchet wrench
3. 8mm socket
4. Swivel joint
5. Socket extension

## A. Taillight Outer Assembly Replacement

1. Remove 2 screws in the back.
2. Push the assembly toward the back to remove.
* It is helpful to use a panel remove tool for leverage.
3. Remove connectors to the lights.
4. Remove lights, if you want to reuse them.
5. Reinstall lights in the new assemly, if you reuse them.
6. Plug light connectors back.
7. Align the follow when placing the new assembly:
1. Front: Align the push pin/clip on the assemly to the hole on the body.
2. Back: Align the 2 screw holes on the assembly to those on the back of the car.
8. Push the assembly forward (toward to the front) until it is in (front pin/clip engaged)
9. Tighten the 2 screws in the back, and put on the plastic covers.
10. DONE with the outer assembly.

## B. Taillight Inner Assembly Replacement

1. Lift the tailgate to access its back.
2. Open the plastic cover on the side for access to the light connectors.
3. Remove light connectors.
4. Remove 2 nuts with 8mm socket, with a swivel joint and extension if necessary.
5. Remove 2 cap nuts on the side, outside the cover/opening. 8mm again.
6. Lower the tailgate but do not close it.
7. Wiggle the inner assembly, pull it back while sliding it to the side to remove it.
* It may help to pry the tailgate latch handle a bit.
8. Install lights in the new assembly, if it doesn't come with them.
9. Pry the tailgate latch/handle cover, and slide the new assembly in.
10. Make sure it is aligned on the tailgate, and push the assembly to engage its clips.
11. Tighten nuts on the inside and cap nuts on the outside.
12. Plug the light connectors.
13. DONE with the inner assembly.

Start the car and test the lights. It is all DONE.

Hope this video is informative.

Be safe, stay dirty. Enjoy the work!

God bless!