2003 HONDA INSIGHT light

Open the hood.
To change the bulb on the right
side, remove the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip, then
remove the upper part by pulling it
straight up.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly 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.Install the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the upper part of the
windshield washer reservoir tank
in the reverse order of removal. (Right side)
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1. 2.
3.4.
5.
Lights
Replacing a Front Parking L ight
Bulb
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BULB
HOLDING CLIP
SOCKET

Remove the socket f rom the f ront
turn signal light assembly 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.
Insert the socket back into the
f ront turn signal light assembly.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the garnish in the original
position securely.
Placeaclothonthenotchof the
light assembly garnish to prevent
scratches. Remove the cover by
caref ully prying in the notch with a
f lat-tip screwdriver. Remove the bolts and pull the
f ront turn signal light assembly
from the bumper while taking the
tab out from the holder.Install the light assembly in the
reverse order of removal. Make
sure to secure the bolts.
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6.
1. 7.
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3. 4.
2.
Lights
Replacing the Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
Maint enance
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NOTCH
COVER
BOLTSBULB
SOCKET

Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly 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.
Install the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
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4.
5.
1.
Lights
Replacing a Front Side Marker
Light Bulb
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BULB
SOCKET

CONT INUED
Open the hatch.
Push on the area of the trim as
shown in the illustration above to
detach the upper hooks f rom the
light assembly.Pry on the gap between the trim
and light assembly caref ully with a
flat-tip screwdriver to detach the
lower hooks.
Make sure that all hooks are
removed f rom the light assembly.
Unclip the top half of the trim
fromthebodybypullingitout.
Then unclip the bottom half.
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2.
3.
4.
Lights
Replacing the Rear Bulbs
Maint enance
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HOOKS
TRIM
HOOKS CLIP
CLIP

Remove the two mounting bolts
with an 8 mm wrench.Pull the rear of the light assembly
out as shown in the illustration
above ( ), then push the
assembly back to the original
position caref ully ( ). The f ront
part of the rear light assembly
raises slightly ( ).
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: back-up light,
turn signal, or side marker.Pull the whole light assembly
outwards f rom the body caref ully.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the burned out bulb by
pulling it straight out of its socket.
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5.
8.
9.
10.
Lights
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BOLT
ORIGINAL
POSITIONFront
Front
Left side BULBSOCKET SNAP FASTENERS
Left side

Install the new bulb in the socket
by pushing it straight in the socket
until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly. Turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
When reinstalling the taillight
assembly, align and pop the snap
f asteners in place. Reinstall and
tighten the two mounting bolts. To reinstall the trim, set thebottom edge of the trim in the
original position and push the
bottom half of the trim to clip it
back securely. Then push the
upperhalfofthetrimtosecure
the top clip.Secure the hooks by pushing on
the areas of the trim as shown in
the illustration above.
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Lights
Maint enance
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The high-mount brake light should
be replaced by your dealer. The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer. The stop/taillights should be
replaced by your dealer.
EX models
Lights
High-mount Brake L ight Rear License Plate Light Bulbs
Side T urn Signal L ights Stop/taillights
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Fill the f uel tank.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
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 vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Block the rear wheels. If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month. Reconnect the 12 volt battery and
drive your vehicle every month f or
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and hatch seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and hatch seals.
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If this vehicle is unused f or over one
month, the service lif e of the 100V
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery will be
reduced and the battery may be
permanently damaged.