Open the hood.Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
If you need to change a bulb on
thepassenger’sside(onthe
driver’s side on 6-cylinder models),
remove the radiator reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb. Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.
Your car has two bulbs on each side,
four in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
1. 2.3. 4. 7.
6.
5.
(Passenger’s side on 4-cylinder
models, driver’s side on 6-cylinder
models)
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Maint enance
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
292
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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Accessories and Modif ications . 202
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Accessories . 202
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 202
............................
Modif ications . 202
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 73
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 100
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 252
.....................................
Airbag (SRS) . 9
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 269
............................
Air Conditioning . 104
..............................
Maintenance . 281
.........................................
Usage . 104
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 284
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 347
......................................
Antif reeze . 255
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
................................
Description . 220
...............................
Indicator . 57, 221
...................................
Operation . 220
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 72
..........................
Appearance Care . 303
........
Audio System . 119, 131, 147, 164
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 185 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 212
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 342
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 263, 264
.......................................
Shif ting . 212
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 213
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 213
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 216
Battery ......
Charging System Light . 56, 326
............................
Jump Starting . 320
..............................
Maintenance . 276
............................
Specif ications . 343
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 193
..........................................
Belts, Seat . 8
.............................
Beverage Holder . 98
...................................
Body Repair . 310
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 220
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 194
....................
Bulb Replacement . 295
...........................................
Fluid . 267
.........................................
Parking . 95
.........................
System Indicator . 57 ........................
Wear Indicators . 219
.............................
Braking System . 219
........................
Break-in, New Car . 194
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 65
........................
Brights, Headlights . 64
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 295
..............................
Brake Lights . 295
..............................
Ceiling Light . 298
..........................
Courtesy Light . 299
................
Front Parking Lights . 294
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 293
.................................
Headlights . 292
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 297
.................
License Plate Lights . 297
............................
Specif ications . 343
.....................................
Spotlight . 299
...............................
Trunk Light . 300
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 293
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 292
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