2005 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN headlight bulb

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be perf ormed by your dealer
or other qualif ied mechanic.Your vehicle has two bulbs on each
side, f our in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your vehicle 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.
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Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
226
NOTE: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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Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the passenger’s side, undo the
two fasteners and remove the air
intake cover.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.
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High Beam Headlight
Maint enance
227
FASTENERS
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models TAB BULB
AIR INTAKE
COVER AIR INTAKE
COVER
FASTENERS
4-cylinder models

Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.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.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
fromthebulbbysqueezingthe
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
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.
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2.
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L ow Beam Headlight
228
HOLDING CLIPS
TAB BULB
6-cylinder models BULB

Install the new bulb and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center. Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender. 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.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.
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3.
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Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking L ight
Bulb
Maint enance
229
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB

To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Open the trunk.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Reinstall the light assembly cover.
Testthenewbulbtomakesureit
works. Testthenewbulbtomakesureit
works.
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6.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in Fenders)
230
BULBS
SOCKETS
COVER

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Accessories .168
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 212
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .109
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Usage .111
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Air Pressure, Tires .237
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Alcohol in Gasoline .280
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .59, 186
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Operation .185
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 118,126,136,141
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Automatic Speed Control . 151
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Capacity, Fluid .274
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Shif ting .178
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lever Positions . 178
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Shif t Lock Release . 181Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 259
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Jump Starting .253
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Maintenance .242
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Specif ications .275
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Bef ore Driving .159
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Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 185
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Break-in, New Linings . 160
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Bulb Replacement .231
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Fluid .223
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Parking .99
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System Indicator .59
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Wear Indicators .184
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Braking System .184
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Break-in, New Car .160
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..............................
Brake Lights .231
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Front Parking Lights . 229
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Headlights .226 .........
High-mount Brake Light . 232
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Specif ications .275
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Trunk Light .231
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Turn Signal Lights . 229
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Bulbs, Halogen .226
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Capacities Chart .274
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo .170
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .128
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CD Player .126, 127
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CD Pocket, Center .103
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Certif ication Label .272
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Chains .241
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Changing a Flat Tire .247
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .214
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When to . 202,203,204,205
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Charging System Indicator . 58,259
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 174
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Childproof Door Locks . 81
Index
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 282
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Exhaust Fumes .52
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 226
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
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Headlights .70
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Aiming .226
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Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Low Beams, Turning on . 70
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Reminder Chime .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 226
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .90
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Heating and Cooling .106
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Heated Mirror .95
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .154
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 163
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Hydraulic Clutch .224
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 167
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Gasohol .280
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Gasoline .160
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Tank, Filling the .162
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Gas Station Procedures . 162
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel .66
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Speedometer .64
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Tachometer .64 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 178
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Glove Box .104
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Fan, Interior .108
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Features .105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 162
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .233
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Oil .214
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 222
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .176
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 72
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 247
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 219,220
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Brake .223
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Clutch .224
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Manual Transmission . 222
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Power Steering .224
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Windshield Washer . 216...........................
Folding Rear Seat .91
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 281
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Four-way Flashers .72
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Fuel .160
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Cap Message .66
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Fill Door and Cap .162
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Oxygenated .280
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Tank, Filling the .162
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Fuses, Checking the .265
Index
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