1998 HONDA PRELUDE clock

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Replacing a Front Turn Signal Light Bulb
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the turn signal assembly's
mounting screw.
2. Remove the turn signal assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket from the turn
signal assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 5. Insert the socket back into the
turn signal assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Put the turn signal assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on
the turn signal assembly fits into
the bumper slot. Tighten themounting screw.

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Replacing Rear Bulbs
1. Open the trunk.
2. Undo the fastener on the side of the trunk lining by pushing on thecenter of the fastener's head until
it pops in. Pull the lining back. 3. Determine which of the five bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, turnsignal light, side marker light,
back-up light, or taillight.
4. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.

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6. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Reinstall the trunk lining.
9. Reset the fastener by pushing onthe pointed end until it pops back
almost flush with the fingers on
the housing.
10. Put the fastener in the hole in the side of the trunk lining and push
on the center until it locks (the
center is flush with the head).

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Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb (Except Type SH model)
1. Remove the high-mount brake light assembly by pushing it
slightly toward the rear windshield
and sliding it out of the rear shelf. 2. Remove the socket from the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 4. Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks.
5. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
6. Reinstall the high-mount brake light assembly on the rear shelf.Make sure the tabs on the high-
mount brake light assembly fit
into the slots.
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Replacing a Rear License Bulb
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws holding
the license plate light assembly to
the bracket. Pull the assembly away from the bracket. 2. Remove the socket from the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
4. Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is

working.

5. Put the license light assembly in place. Reinstall the two screws and
tighten them securely.
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Changing a Flat Tire
6. The jack is behind a cover in the left fender. Remove the cover by
turning the handle clockwise, thenpulling on the cover. 7. Turn the jack's end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack. 8. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.

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Changing a Flat Tire

9. Locate the jacking point nearest the tire you need to change. It is
pointed to by A mark molded intothe underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
jacking point tab is resting in the
jack notch. 10. Use the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the

ground.
11. Re move the wheel nuts and flat

tire. Temporarily place the flat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface of the wheel facing up.
You could scratch the wheel if you
put it face down.

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If Your Engine Overheats

6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot, so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you continue driving (see Towing on
page 250).
7. If you don't find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page 124). If the level is below the
MIN mark, add coolant to halfway
between the MIN and MAX marks.
8. If there was no coolant in the reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, before check-
ing the radiator. 9. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushingdown, to the first stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comesoff. 10. Start the engine and set the
temperature control lever to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the filler
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and refilled with
the proper mixture as soon as you

can.

11. Put the radiator cap back on tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See Towing on
page 250.)
12. If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on

tightly.

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while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
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