2005 HONDA ACCORD Lock

Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Install the new bulb and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
(Passenger’s side)
Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.
3.
2. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Lights
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6-cylinder models
AIR INTAKE
COVER
FASTENERS
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models
TAB BULB
TABBULB
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Remove the electrical connector
fromthebulbbysqueezingthe
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender. Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
To change the low beam headlight
bulb on the driver’s side, remove
the air intake duct. You can reach
the air intake duct f rom the back
side of the inner f ender.
6.
5.
4.
1. 2. 3.
On EX-V6 model with manual
transmission
Lights
L ow Beam Headlight
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AIR INTAKE DUCT
EX-V6 with M/T
HOLDING CLIPS
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Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To change the passenger’s side
bulb, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
lef t, and turn of f the engine. To
change the driver’s side bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right.
Install the new bulb and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the air intake duct
securely.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
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3.
2. 4.
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7.
8.
10. 11.
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On EX-V6 model with manual transmission
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking/Side Marker Light Bulb
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HOLDING CLIPS
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Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert 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.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.Open the trunk.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight/
side marker, back-up or turn
signal.
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.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the light assembly cover.
Make sure it snaps into place.
1. 3.
2. 4. 5.6. 7.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
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COVER
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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 into the
socket.Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
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BULB
SOCKET
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To replace a wiper blade:Raise the wiper arm of f the
windshield. Raise the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
fromthewiperarmbypushingin
the lock tab. Hold the lock tab in
while you push the blade assembly
toward the base of the arm.
Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
2.
1.
Wiper Blades
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WIPER ARMS
LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and the wiper arms.
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Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield. Lower the
passenger’s side f irst, then the
driver’s side.
3. 4. 5. 6.
7.
Wiper Blades
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BLADE BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
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Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
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 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.
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.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
If you store your vehicle f or 1 year or
longer, have your dealer perf orm the
maintenance inspections as soon as
youtakeitoutof storage(seepages
and ). The 6-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (normal
conditions) and the 4-cylinder model
needs the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/40,000 miles (64,000 km)
maintenance schedule (normal
nonditions). The replacements called
f or in the maintenance schedule are
not needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage. 201 206
Vehicle Storage
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