In 1997, Honda added a compact SUV, the CR-V, to the automaker's growing lineup. In 2002, Honda redesigned the CR-V, giving it a more round design. Though the body changed, the 2002 redesign retained the CR-V's well-known long, vertical taillight assemblies. This design of the CR-V lasted through the 2006 model year. Replacing the brake lamp on the 2004 CR-V involves removing this long taillight assembly.
Instructions
- 1
Open the CR-V's rear hatch and find the two circular screw covers in the inner part of the taillight assembly. Pry these covers out, using a flat-head screwdriver.
2Remove the taillight assembly screws with a Phillips screwdriver and pull the taillight assembly from the rear of the vehicle.
3Twist the taillight socket counterclockwise to unlock it and pull the socket from the taillight assembly.
4Pull the failed taillight bulb from the socket, using a slight wiggling motion. Press a new 7443 bulb into the socket, using a clean, lint-free cloth. The oils from your hands may cause premature bulb failure, the cloth protects the bulb.
5Insert the bulb and socket back into the rear of the taillight assembly, and twist it clockwise to lock it into place.
6Line the guide pins on the rear of the taillight assembly up with the holes in the rear of the CR-V. Set the taillight assembly back onto the rear of the CR-V and tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Press the screw covers back into place over the screws.
7Close the CR-V's rear hatch.
