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2003-2007 Honda Accord Third Brake Light Replacement

This guide will help you replace the center...

iFixit Library 2003-2007 Honda Accord Moderate 25 minutes Guide 219902

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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide will help you replace the center brake light in your 2007 Honda Accord if it has stopped working or cracked. Before using this guide, check the brake light’s power source connection to make sure that it isn’t just loose or disconnected. A disconnected power source can prevent the light from illuminating when stepping on the brake pedal. The brake light is an LED bar rather than a bulb so it may be burnt out, in which case it’s vital for your safety as well as others on the road for you to replace it. Ensure that your ignition has been turned off and and your parking brake has been engaged before you begin to replace your center brake light.

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Pull the trunk lever inside the car located near the bottom left of the driver's seat to open the trunk.
This will grant you access to the trunk interior to start step 2.

Step 2

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Take notice of where the brake light connection is.

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Find the connector, pinch both sides and pull apart to unplug the connector.

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Attach the 8mm socket to the ratchet and loosen each bolt by twisting the ratchet in a counterclockwise direction.

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP flathead screwdrivers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Once all the nuts are removed from the bolts of the brake light, remove the old brake light with a small flathead screwdriver.
When using a flathead screwdriver, be careful not to poke yourself.

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Clean off the remaining old seal.
You can use wet wipes, paper towels, or any cleaning devices of your liking.

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Take the new brake light and insert the brake plug into the location of your old brake light.

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP flathead screwdrivers Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Use your ratchet wrench to screw the nuts onto the bolts of the new brake light.

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Connect the new brake light plug to the power connection.

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Check to ensure brake works.