How to Change the Headlight Bulb in a 2000 Honda Odyssey

You can replace headlight bulbs in your Honda Odyssey quickly without any tools required.

The headlights in your 2000 Honda Odyssey are crucial to visibility during low-light driving. If a headlight bulb fails, you should replace it right away for your own safety. The 2000 Honda Odyssey uses a dual-bulb headlight assembly, with the high-beam bulb on the outer side and the low-beam bulb on the inside of the headlight assembly. Buy replacement bulbs for your Odyssey at an auto parts store or Honda dealer.

Instructions

1. Raise the hood of your Honda Odyssey and locate the rear of the headlight assembly. Pull the power-steering fluid reservoir straight up out of the mounting area and set it aside. Do this only if you are replacing the high-beam bulb on the passenger side of the Odyssey.

2. Remove the wiring connection from the bulb you are replacing. Press the retaining tab down and pull the connection straight down to remove it from the socket.

3. Turn the bulb one-quarter turn counterclockwise to free it from the Odyssey's headlight assembly. Pull the bulb straight out. Insert the replacement bulb into the assembly and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it into place.

4. Reconnect the wiring harness to the new bulb by pressing the connector straight into place until the retaining clip locks.

5. Repeat the process on the opposite side if needed. Replace the power-steering fluid reservoir by pushing it straight down into position, if you removed it.

6. Test the operation of your headlights to be sure they are working as intended.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid touching the glass portion of the halogen bulbs. The oils in your fingers can cause the bulb to fail.

References

• "2000 Honda Odyssey Owner's Manual"; Honda Motor Company; 2000