Accord L4-2.4L (2005)
Tail Lamp: Service and Repair
Taillight Replacement
Taillight (4-door)
1. Remove the rear bumper.
2. Open the trunk lid and remove the trunk side trim panel.
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2 door
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4 door
3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillight (B).
4. Remove the mounting nuts and screws, then remove the taillight.
5. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
6. Inspect the gasket; replace it. If it is distorted or stays compressed.
7. Install the taillight and tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (0.5 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft).
8. After installing the taillight, run water over it to make sure it does not leak.
Taillight (2-door)
1. Remove the rear bumper.
2. Open the trunk lid and remove the trunk side trim panel.
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2 door
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4 door
3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillight (B).
4. Remove the mounting nuts and screws, then remove the taillight.
5. Turn the bulb socket 45° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.
6. Inspect the gasket; replace it. If it is distorted or stays compressed.
7. Install the taillight and tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (0.5 kgf.m, 4 lbf.ft).