2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE bulb

Open the trunk.
Remove the fastener from the side
of the trunk lining by turning it
counterclockwise with a coin. Pull
the lining back.Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight or turn
signal/taillight.Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
1.
3.
2. 4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
Maint enance
Lights
294
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Open the trunk.
Remove the screw securing the
plastic cover. Then remove the
plastic cover.Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight or
back-up light.
Put the f astener in the hole on the
side of the trunk lining and push
on the center until it locks (the
center is f lush with the head).
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2. 3.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in T runk L id)
Lights
Maint enance295
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Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Reinstall the plastic cover and
secure it with the screw.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
loosen the side marker assembly
mounting screw.
Remove the assembly f rom the
f ender by pulling out the back
edge and sliding the assembly
backwards. Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Remove the bulb f rom the socket
by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulb. Turn on the
headlights to test the bulb.
1.
2.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
4. 3.
Replacing a Rear Side Marker
Light Bulb
Lights
Maint enance296
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Insert the socket in the assembly.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Reinstall the side marker assem-
bly in the bumper. Tighten the
mounting screw securely.Open the trunk and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
Remove the burned-out bulb by
pulling it straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb in the socket.Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
1.
2. 3.
5.
6. 4.
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Lights
Maint enance297

Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Put the lens back into the light
assembly, right side f irst. Push on
the lef t edge until it snaps into
place.
Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver
between the lef t edge of the lens
and the housing. The lens will
come down. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
1.
2. 3.
4.
Replacing a Rear License Plate
Bulb
Lights
Maint enance298

The ceiling light, door light and
vanity mirror light come apart the
same way, but they do not use the
same type of bulb.Door light:Pryonthetopmiddleof thelens.
Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens with
a f ingernail f ile or a small f lat-tip
screwdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the
lens.
Ceiling light:Pry on the f ront edge of the lens
near both sides.
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Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Courtesy Lights
Lights
Maint enance299
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Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Snap the lens back in place.Open the trunk. Pull down the
trunk light cover.
Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs.
Push the cover back in place.
Spotlights:
Pry on the front edge in front of
both spotlights. 2.
3. 1.
2.
3.
4. Replacing the T runk L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance300
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 328
............................
Jump Starting .321
..............................
Maintenance .274
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
..............................
Bef ore Driving .191
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,41
...........................
Beverage Holder .101
...................................
Body Repair .310 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 218
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 192
............
Bulb Replacement . 294,295
...........................................
Fluid .264
.........................................
Parking .99
.................
System Indicator . 59,331
........................
Wear Indicators .217
.............................
Braking System .217
........................
Break-in, New Car .192
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
........................
Brights, Headlights .67
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .295
.....................
Brake Lights .294, 295
..............................
Ceiling Light .299
........................
Courtesy Lights .299
................
Front Parking Lights . 293
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 292
.................................
Headlights .290
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 297
.................
License Plate Lights . 298
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
....................
Specif ications .345, 347
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 200
................................
Accessories .200
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 201
............................
Modif ications .201
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 250
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 45
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .267
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 280
......
Air Conditioning System . 108,115
..............................
Maintenance .279
.................................
Usage .111, 117
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 110,115
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .282
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .350
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 305
......................................
Antif reeze .253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .59, 219
...................................
Operation .218
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76..........................
Appearance Care .303
................
Audio System . 123,138,161
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 68
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 181
..............
Automatic Transmission . 210
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 344,346
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 261
.......................................
Shif ting .211
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
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Shif t Lever Positions . 211
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Shif t Lock Release . 214
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