[tlarimer]

After doing a search and only coming up with threads stating you need to remove the interior trim panels to replace the rear license plate bulbs, I decided to to make this quick DIY showing how to replace them from the outside in 5 minutes.



First, use your finger or a screwdriver to gently pry the right side(drivers) towards the left side(passengers) and pull back, this will release the right side.


Gently pull the housing towards the back of the vehicle:


Rotate the housing until it pops free of the tailgate assembly:


Push the gray release tabs on the back of light socket to remove the outer lense, giving you access to the bulb:


Replace bulb and reverse directions.

Hopefully this helps somebody out.

Tim

 

[Gallaghers]

Thank you! I got some white LEDs a few months back but couldn't find an easy way to swap them out. I can't wait to do it tommorow!

 

[whyttyger]

I added an "Attention Brake Light Flasther" thingie, so I had to tear down my hatch-trim anyway. That has always been the only way i knew how to access those bulbs. Remove the trim is easy, but very time-consuming. I prefer this new way, but I've heard people try this before and they said they broke thier tabs...

 

[tlarimer]

I added an "Attention Brake Light Flasther" thingie, so I had to tear down my hatch-trim anyway. That has always been the only way i knew how to access those bulbs. Remove the trim is easy, but very time-consuming. I prefer this new way, but I've heard people try this before and they said they broke thier tabs...

My first attempt I was worried about breaking the lens housing, so I went down and talked to my buddy who is a tech at the local Honda stealership and he said the way I show is the method they use per the FSM. He walked me through one side, then I documented the other side when I got home.

It does feel as though the lens will break and most likely will if too much force is applied. The force needed is not that much, it was more of a prying method than a forcing the housing over, just need to get behind that edge to pop it out.

 

[renyart]

Wheres a good place to buy leds?

 

[Cokeman7]

LED Kit

Wheres a good place to buy leds?

I received my LED's yesterday and they were easy to install. I watched a video on YouTube for the license plate bulbs. I ordered from
http://ledpackages.com/interior-led-bulb-package-deal-for-honda-crosstour-2010-2013-white.html

 

[Stran]

Thank you thank you thank you

 

[dovecs]

After doing a search and only coming up with threads stating you need to remove the interior trim panels to replace the rear license plate bulbs, I decided to to make this quick DIY showing how to replace them from the outside in 5 minutes. First, use your finger or a screwdriver to gently pry the right side(drivers) towards the left side(passengers) and pull back, this will release the right side. Gently pull the housing towards the back of the vehicle: Rotate the housing until it pops free of the tailgate assembly: Push the gray release tabs on the back of light socket to remove the outer lense, giving you access to the bulb: Replace bulb and reverse directions. Hopefully this helps somebody out. Tim

HELP please I cannot get the assembly to pop back in place now.

 

[Ang]

HELP please I cannot get the assembly to pop back in place now.

Wiggle it until it goes back in. Its 100% possible.