How to change a brake light bulb of a 2005 Honda CRV

Buy replacement brake light bulbs.  I bought Sylvania branded part number 7443LL bulbs that come in packs of two (around $7 in any auto parts shop).  You can save the extra one for future needs.

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Open the tailgate of your CR-V and locate the two round plastic screw covers on the inner edge of the taillight assembly. One is on top and the other one at the bottom.  Pry them open with a screwdriver. 

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You will then see two Phillips screws.  Remove them using a Phillips screwdriver.  If they are too tight, you can use a 1/4" ratchet with a 9/16" socket, since the screws have a hexagonal head.

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Grab the tail light assembly with both hands and pull it back strongly.  This will expose the different bulb sockets. 

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Find the brake light bulb socket and remove it by turning it counter clockwise 45 degrees.

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Remove the burnt bulb and replace it with a new one.  Then, put the socket back in place by turning it clockwise 45 degrees.

Place the tail light assembly back into position by aligning the two white pins with their respective holes and pushing firmly.

Put the two Phillips screws back in place, tighten them, and cover them with the two round plastic screw covers.

Finally, ask a friend to press on the brakes to see if the brake light is working properly.

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