2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE Owners Manual

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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
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