2006 HONDA ACCORD COUPE headlight bulb

µµTheheadlightswereproperlyaimed
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 done by your dealer or
other qualif ied mechanic.
Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the driver’s side, undo the two
f asteners and remove the air
intake cover.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
If you f requently tow a trailer.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions: The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C). 1.
6-cylinder models only
Timing Belt, Lights
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Timing BeltHigh Beam Headlight
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FASTENERS
AIR INTAKE
COVER
4-cylinder models
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 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.Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock. (Driver’s side) Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb. Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
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Lights
Maint enance
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6-cylinder models
FASTENERS
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder modelsTAB BULB
TABBULB
AIR INTAKE
COVER
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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.
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On EX-V6 model with manual
transmission
L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
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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.
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. (Driver’s side)
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.
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.
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CONT INUED
On EX-V6 model with manual transmission
Replacing a Front Side Marker/
Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
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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 bulb is burned
out: turn signal or back-up light.
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.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
Lights
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