1998-2002 Honda Accord Tail Light Bulbs Replacement

Replace the tail light bulbs in a '98 to '02...

iFixit Library 1998-2002 Honda Accord Easy 5 - 10 minutes Guide 7314

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Replace the tail light bulbs in a '98 to '02 Honda Accord.

Step 1

Repair step

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Open the trunk using your key in the trunk key slot or by using the lever under the driver's console.

Step 2

Panel Tail Lights

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the small plastic screw along the vertical edge of the trunk entrance using a flathead screwdriver.
Carefully peel back the trunk liner from around the edge of trunk opening by the light.
Locate the two panel tail light connectors located between the liner and the panel tail light assembly.

Step 3

Repair step

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Grab a light bulb socket and turn it counterclockwise until it can be removed from its hole.
Repeat this process for the other light bulb socket.

Step 4

Trunk Lid Tail Lights

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Locate the light bulb sockets in the trunk lid, located on the back side of the trunk tail lights.
Turn the light bulb sockets counterclockwise and remove them from their holes.

Step 5

Repair step

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Remove the light bulbs from their sockets by gently pulling them away from the connectors.