2003 HONDA CIVIC COUPE bulb

Put the light assembly back into
the hole, right side f irst. Push on
the lef t side until it snaps into
place.
Pull the bulb straight out of the
holder. Push the new bulb straight
into the holder until it bottoms.
Remove the trunk light assembly
by using a small f lat-tipped
screwdriver to pry caref ully on the
lef t edge of the assembly.
Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is
working.
Reinstall the socket back in place
by pushing it in until it latches.
2. 3.
1.
3.4.
Replacing the T runk L ight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance246
BULB
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Removethelensbycarefully
prying on the edge of the lens in
the middle 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.
Although the ceiling light and
spotlights come apart the same way,
theydonotusethesametypeofbulbs.
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.
Spotlights:
Pry on the edge between the lenses.
2. 3.
1.
On LX models
Replacing Bulbs in the Interior
Lights
Lights
Maint enance247
CEILING LIGHT FRONT CEILING LIGHT
U.S.: EX, Canada: Si LXSPOTLIGHTS
BULB SOCKETS SOCKETS
BULBS
BULBS
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 163
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Accessories . 163
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 164
............................
Modif ications . 164
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 203
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 10, 49
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 219
..............
Air Conditioning System . 110
..............................
Maintenance . 228
.........................................
Usage . 110
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 112
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 232
.........................
Normal Driving . 233
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 292
......................................
Antif reeze . 207
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 65, 186
...................................
Operation . 184
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 82
..........................
Appearance Care . 249 ........................
Audio System . 118, 130
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 151
..............
Automatic Transmission . 174
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 288
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 214
.......................................
Shif ting . 175
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 174
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 175
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 178
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 64, 273
............................
Jump Starting . 267
..............................
Maintenance . 224
............................
Specif ications . 289
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 155
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,45
.........................
Beverage Holders . 102
.................................
Body Repairs . 256
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 184
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 156
....................
Bulb Replacement . 244 ...........................................
Fluid . 217
.......................................
Parking . 100
.................
System Indicator . 65, 275
........................
Wear Indicators . 183
.............................
Braking System . 183
........................
Break-in, New Car . 156
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
........................
Brights, Headlights . 73
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 244
..............................
Brake Lights . 244
..............................
Ceiling Light . 247
................
Front Parking Lights . 242
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 242
.................................
Headlights . 241
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 245
.................
License Plate Lights . 245
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 244
............................
Specif ications . 289
...................................
Spotlights . 247
...............................
Trunk Light . 246
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 242
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 241
Index
A
B
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Fuses, Checking the . 279
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Jacking up the Car . 259
.......................................
Jack, Tire . 259
................................
Jump Starting . 267
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 162
..........................................
Gasohol . 292
.........................................
Gasoline . 156
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 66
...........................................
Gauge . 70
................
Octane Requirement . 156
........................
Tank, Filling the . 157
................
Gas Station Procedures . 157
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel . 70
...............................
Speedometer . 69
.................................
Tachometer . 69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 174
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 172
..............................
Glass Cleaning . 254
......................................
Glove Box . 101 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 241
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 78
Headlights
............
Daytime Running Lights . 74
..................
High Beam Indicator . 66
........................
Reminder Beeper . 73
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 241
...................................
Turning on . 73
..............................
Head Restraints . 92
.....................
Heating and Cooling . 110
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 171
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 73
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 245
....................................
Hood Latch . 220
.......................
Hood, Opening the . 158
..................................................
Horn . 72
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 217
.................................
Hydroplaning . 188
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 286
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 80 ...........................................
Switch . 82
............
Timing Control System . 295
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 61
...............................
Inf ant Restraint . 30
Inf ant Seats
...........................
Lower Anchors . 42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 232
.........................
Normal Driving . 233
...................................
Inside Mirror . 99
.............................
Inspection, Tire . 234
........................
Instrument Panel . 2, 58
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
...........................
Interior Cleaning . 252
...............................
Interior Lights . 105
........................................
Introduction . i
Index
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Keys . 80
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 176
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 156
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 173 ...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 286
..................................
Maintenance . 189
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
.................................
Record . 199-200
......................
Required Indicator . 67
..........................................
Saf ety . 190
.............................
Schedule . 192-198
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66, 274
...................
Manual Transmission . 172
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 216
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 69
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 292
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 99
.........................................
Moonroof . 98
......................
Closing Manually . 277
.....................................
Operation . 98 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 156
.........................................
Odometer . 69
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 70
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 205
......................
Change, When to . 192
......................
Checking Engine . 160
..............
Pressure Indicator . 64, 272
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 204
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 295
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 293
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 99
....................
Overheating, Engine . 269
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 292
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 286
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 75
........................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 45
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 241
.......................................
Indicator . 61
.........................................
Parking . 73
..................................
Turn Signal . 75
.....................................
Load Limit . 166
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 157
.................................
Power Door . 84
...........................................
Trunk . 88
........................
Low Coolant Level . 161
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 66
................................
Lower Anchors . 42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 173
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64, 272 ...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 288
.........................................
Luggage . 165
Index
L M N O
K
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 45
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 302
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
.........................................
Airbags . 10
..................................
Door Locks . 11
..........................
Head Restraints . 11
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs . 11
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 56
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 45
...............
Additional Information . 45
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 46
.....................................
Cleaning . 253
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 45
...................
Radiator Overheating . 269
Radio/CD/Cassette
....................
Sound System . 118, 130
...................
Readiness Codes . 275, 297
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement . 244, 245
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 94
............................
Rear View Mirror . 99
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 78
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 90
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 173
.............................
Reminder Lights . 61
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 85
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 219
..........................
Engine Coolant . 209
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 205
..........................................
Fuses . 279
................................
Light Bulbs . 241
....................................
Schedule . 192
................................
Spark Plugs . 221
................................
Timing Belt . 231
...........................................
Tires . 236
.............................
Wiper Blades . 226 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash . 48
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 161, 207
...............................
Restraint, Child . 21
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 176
................................
Rotation, Tire . 235
..............................
Paint Touch-up . 251
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 74
........................
Park Gear Position . 176
...........................................
Parking . 182
...............................
Parking Brake . 100
.................................
Parking Lights . 73
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 296
.............................
PGM-FI System . 295
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 251
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
............................
Protecting Adults . 13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children . 21
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 30
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 37
.........
Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 41
................
Using Lower Anchors . 42
Index
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Maintenance . 47
......
Reminder Light and Beeper . 64
...................
System Components . 45
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
........................
Seats, Adjusting the . 90
...............................
Serial Number . 286
...........................
Service Intervals . 192
...........................
Service Manual . 309
.........
Service Station Procedures . 157
..................
Setting the Clock . 123, 135
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 174
........................
Shif t Lock Release . 178
..............................
Side Airbags . 10, 51
....................
Cutof f Indicator . 53, 64
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in . 242, 244
...............................
Signaling Turns . 75
.....................................
Snow Tires . 237
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 250
........................
Sound System . 118, 130
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 258
............................
Specif ications . 289
................
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 221
....................
Specif ications Charts . 288 ................................
Speed Control . 151
...................................
Speedometer . 69
.......................................
Spotlights . 106
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 49
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 54
.............................
Airbag Service . 54
How the Passenger Airbag
CutoffIndicator Light ...................................
Works . 53
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 52
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 49
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 51
........................
SRS Components . 49
.............................
SRS Indicator . 52, 64
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
........
Testing of Readiness Codes . 297
.......................
Starting the Engine . 171
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 171
................
With a Dead Battery . 267
..............
State Emissions Testing . 297
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 269
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 79 .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
...........
Stereo Sound System . 118, 130
...........................
Storing Your Car . 248
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 49
......................................
Servicing . 54
.........................
SRS Indicator . 52, 64
...................
System Components . 49
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 204
.....................................
Tachometer . 69
Taillights, Changing
......................................
Bulbs in . 242
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 257
...........................
Tape Player . 124, 145
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 294
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 292
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 296
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 71
Index
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