Change bulb in tail light on 2009 matrix

How Do You Change Tail Light Bulb
Remove the wiring harness from the tail light lens assembly. Disconnect tail light bulb from the wiring harness socket. Reconnect the wiring harness to the tail light lens assembly. To confirm proper installation of the new tail light bulb, place the key in the on position.
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Twist out and disconnect wires. Replace, twist in.

Remove the service hole cover inside the vehicle.
Remove the three nuts
Pull the tail light assembly straight out. Then you'll have access to the bulb sockets

There are removable covers inside both sides of the hatch. You will need to gently pry them back with a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a cloth, to expose the two bolts that hold the tail light assembly to the vehicle. Then remove the two bolts, pull the assembly away so you can reach the bulb socket, turn it counter clockwise and pull the socket assembly with bulb out. Remove and replace the bulb (use the cloth to install the new bulb, don't touch it). Reverse for reassembly.

You must remove the tail light assembly to access the bulbs. It is not that hard.

You want to change the tail light bulb?

The process for replacing tail light bulbs is the same in all models. If you have a burnt-out tail light bulb, you may need to replace the brake light, the reverse light or the turn signal. The procedure to replace each of the bulbs is the same.

Instructions

1. Open the Hummer's rear swing gate. This will expose the edge of the vehicle's tail light assembly. You'll see two small Phillips head screws that hold the tail light assembly in place. Put on your gloves.


2. Remove the two screws from the tail light assembly. Pull the tail light out and inspect the back for two bulbs. The top bulb is the brake light and turn signal. The bottom bulb is the reverse bulb. Determine which bulb you need to replace.

3Rotate the bulb's socket counterclockwise to disconnect it. Unplug the bulb from its socket.

4Push the replacement bulb into its socket firmly. Insert the socket back into the tail light. Turn it clockwise to secure it in place.

5Place the tail light into its cradle. Hold it with one hand and replace the Phillips head screws with the other.

1. Open the back hatch of your Honda Pilot and look for two small screws. They will be right behind the tail light. Remove the two screws, using a standard screw driver. You should now be able to pull the tail light box away from the car a few inches to allow access to the sides of the tail light box
   

2. Remove the two ball sockets found on both sides of the tail light box. At this point you should be able to move the entire assembly enough to get at the tail light. Inside the tail light you will find three bulb sockets. Remove all three bulbs by turning the sockets to the left.
   

3. Then replace each break light bulb by screwing them clockwise into the sockets. Then, reassemble the tail light box in reverse order.

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Tail Lights

1. Open the endgate or liftgate.
   

2. Remove the screws that retain the tail lamp assembly to the vehicle.
   

   Tail lamp assembly removal
   

3. Rotate the bulb sockets 1/4turn counter-clockwise in order to remove the bulb sockets from the tail lamp assembly.
   

4. Remove the bulbs from the sockets.
   

To install:

1. Install the bulbs into the sockets.
   

2. Install the bulb sockets to the tail lamp assembly by rotating the sockets1/4 turn clockwise.
   

3. Install the tail lamp assembly to the vehicle.
   

4. Install the screws that retain the tail lamp assembly to the vehicle. Tighten the screws to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
   

Inside the truck bed there are two bolts behind the tail light. You will need a 10mm socket to remove them. Remove them and the tail light assembly comes out and then twist the bulb connector and the then you can change the bulb.

u will need to remove the tail light assembly to change the bulb, Follow this procedure
Remove the assembly

1. Open your tailgate.
2. Look for two (2) round flat black discs about the size of a dime (but thicker) on the inside of the body (between the red lens and the weather striping).
3. Using a pair of pliers, pull out each of these two discs.
   • Note they are in tight and may require a fair bit of force to remove.
4. Make sure the inner part of the disc also comes out. There are two parts to this system, a grommet and a plug:
   1. Push the plug backwards through the grommet.
      • The grommet fits into the actual hole in the body, and is spread by the plug, the pressure holding them in place.
   2. Carefully remove both grommet and plug.
      • The lens assembly will fall away from the vehicle when you pull out the second grommet so be careful.
5. Note the wiring harness that connects to a plug inside. Beside that plug are two holders for the actual bulbs.
6. Remove the holder by pressing the sides inwards and pulling. The light socket should come out.
7. Replace with the correct bulb (The 2004 Dodge Caravan uses an 3057 bulb that has a flat base with 2 wires running over it. Check your manual for your bulb.)
   1. Pull on the old bulb to remove.
   2. Press the new build firmly in.
8. Check the light:
   • Press the brake pedal.
   • Turn on the signal light.
9. Make sure it lights before replacing the lens assemb