2004 HONDA INSIGHT headlight bulb

Open the hood.
To change the headlight bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
engine coolant reservoir tank by
pulling it out of its holder.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs, one on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
base and protect the glass from
contactwithyourskinorhard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
perf ormed by a Honda dealer or
other qualif ied mechanic.
1.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Headlight A iming
144
NOTICE:
HOLDER
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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Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Install the new bulb into the
socket.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked ‘‘TOP’’.
Push the electrical connector onto
the tabs of the new bulb. Make
sure it locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector on both sides to unlock
the tab. Pull the connector straight
off.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab. 4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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2.
3.
2.
3.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing a Front Parking L ight
Bulb
145
BULB
CONNECTOR WEATHER SEAL
HOLD-DOWN WIRE

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.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw f rom the top of
the f ender.Pull the inner f ender cover back.
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.
3.
2. 4.
5.
4.
5.
1.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal Light Bulb
146

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.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Tighten the screw securely.Open the hatch.
Pull the cover back.
Loosen the nut holding the rear
light assembly.Remove the two covers. Remove
the two screws holding the rear
light assembly. Remove the light
assembly.
3. 2. 4.
1.
6.
7.
8.
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Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Rear Bulbs
147
COVER

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Accessories and Modif ications . 99
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Accessories .99
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Modif ications .100
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .59
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Accessory Power Socket . 69
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Additives, Engine Oil . 134
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 19
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Air Conditioning System . 72
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Usage .73, 76
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Air Outlets (Vents) .74
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Air Pressure, Tires .154
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Normal Driving .155
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Alcohol in Gasoline .92
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Antif reeze .137
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .59
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Audio System .78
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Auto Idle Stop .109, 116
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Automatic Transmission . 111
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Capacity, Fluid .192
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Checking Fluid Level . 140
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Shif ting .112 Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .111
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Shif t Lever Positions . 112
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Shif t Lock Release . 115
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Capacities Chart .192
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 36
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Cargo, How to Carry .102
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Carrying Cargo .101
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .85
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CD Player Error Message . 86
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CD Changer Error Message . 87
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CD player .83
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Certif ication Label .190
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .42, 178
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Jump Starting .173
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Maintenance .160
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Specif ications .193
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Bef ore Driving .91
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Belts,Seat .8,17
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Beverage Holder .69
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Booster Seats .33
Brakes ................
Break-in, New Linings . 92
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Fluid .142
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Bulb Replacement .147
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Parking .67
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System Indicator . 43,180
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Wear Indicators .119
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Braking System .119
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 92 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 55
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Brights, Headlights .54
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .147
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Brake Light .147
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Front Parking Lights . 145
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Front Side Marker Lights . 146
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Headlights .144
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Specif ications .193
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Turn Signal Lights . 146
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Bulbs, Halogen .144
Index
A
B
C
I

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 144
Hatch .................................
Opening the .60
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Open Monitor Indicator . 44
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Hazard Warning Button . 55
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .144
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Daytime Running Lights . 44,54
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High Beam Indicator . 44
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Reminder Tone .54
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 144
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Turning on .54
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Heating .74
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High Altitude, Starting at . 107
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High-Low Beam Switch . 54
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Hood Latch .143
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Hood, Opening the .94
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Horn .52
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Hydraulic Clutch .143
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 190Ignition
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Keys .57
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Switch .59
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Timing Control System . 198
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IMA System Indicator . 42
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators .42
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 43,120
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .43, 180
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Charging System . 42,178
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .44
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High Beam .44
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IMA .42
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 44
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Low Fuel .44
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Low Oil Pressure . 42,177
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SRS .21, 42
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .43
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Inf ant Seats .24
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 154
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Normal Driving .155
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Inside Mirror .66
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Inspection, Tire .156 ............................
Instrument Panel .41
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 55
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Interior Lights .70
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 167
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Jack, Tire .165
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Jump Starting .173
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Label, Certif ication .190
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Lane Change, Signaling . 54
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .13, 17
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Lif etime Fuel Mileage . 49
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .144
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Indicators .42
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Parking .54
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Turn Signal .54
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Keys .57
Index
H
I J
K
L
IV