HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light: 28/8 W
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
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Maintenance
Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the mounting bolts.
2.Slightly pull the assembly outward, and
then pull the lower part. The bottom of the
taillight housing is exposed.Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight: 21/5 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)Mounting
Bolts

uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
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3.Slowly pull out the assembly to release the
lower fastener from the grommet, using
your fingers.
uPlace one hand at the upper left corner,
and the other at the diagonal lower
corner.
4.Pull the upper corner to release the upper
fastener.
5.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
6.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
1Brake/Rear Side Marker/Taillight and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
To reinstall, insert the fasteners into the grommets
and push the assembly back into place.
uDo not reinstall the assembly if the grommets are
loose or out of the holes. Contact a dealer to
replace them.
Grommet
Bulb
SocketUpper
Fastener
Lower
Fastener

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBack-Up/Taillight Bulbs
Maintenance
Back-Up/Taillight BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover by prying on the edge of
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2.Remove the coupler.
uIt can be removed by pushing the tab.
3.Remove the base gasket.
4.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
5.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Back-Up Light: 21 W
Taillight: 3CPCover
Bulb Coupler
Tab
Socket
Gasket

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover by prying on the edge of
the cover using a flat-tip screwdriver.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2.Remove the license plate light assembly by
squeezing the tabs on both sides of the
socket.
3.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Rear License Plate Light: 5 W
Cover
Bulb
Socket

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuHigh-Mount Brake Light Bulb
Maintenance
High-Mount Brake Light BulbWhen replacing, use the following bulb.
1.Remove the lens segment by prying on the
edge using a flat-tip screwdriver.
uWrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3.Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.High-Mount Brake Light: 16 W
Screw
Lens Segment
Bulb
Socket

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Checking and Maintaining Wiper BladesChecking Wiper BladesIf the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the metal wiper
arm may scratch the window glass.Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1.Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2.Press and hold the tab, then slide the blade
from the wiper arm.
1Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
NOTICEAvoid dropping the wiper arm; it may damage the
windshield.
Tab

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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
3.Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by
pulling the tabbed end out.
4.Remove the retainers from the rubber blade
that has been removed, and mount to a
new rubber blade.
5.Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder
from the bottom end.
uThe tab on the holder should fit in the
indent of the wiper blade.
6.Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it clicks.
7.Lower the passenger side wiper arm first,
then the driver side.
Blade
Retainer
Blade
Indent
Tab

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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
Changing the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber
1.Raise the wiper arm off.
2.Pivot the bottom end of the wiper blade up
until it comes off from the wiper arm.
3.Slide the blade out of the wiper.
4.Remove the retainers from wiper blade and
mount it to a new rubber blade.
1Changing the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber
NOTICEAvoid dropping the wiper blade, it may damage the
rear window.
Wiper
Blade
Wiper Arm
Blade
Retainer
Rubber

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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Rear Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
5.Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder.
uMake sure it is engaged correctly, then
install the wiper blade assembly onto the
wiper arm.