2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE headlight bulb

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment should be done by your
dealer or other qualif ied mechanic.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.
Open the hood.
To change a bulb on the driver’s
side, remove the coolant tube f rom
the two clips, then remove the
reserve tank f rom its holder by
pulling it straight up.
1.
Lights
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight BulbHigh Beam Headlight
232
COOLANT
TUBE
CLIP
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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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. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
Remove the bulb by turning it
about one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb. (Driver’s side)
Put the tube back in the clips and
install the reserve tank back in
place, making sure its bottom tab
is in the holder.
2.
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5.
6.
7.
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Lights
Maint enance
233
TAB
BULB
CONNECTOR
HOLDER
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To change the driver’s side bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and
turn of f the engine. To change the
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t. Remove the electrical connectorf rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole,
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise 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.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to
remove the screw from the inner
f ender, and pull the inner f ender
cover back. Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the screw and
tighten it securely.
2.
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3.4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Lights
L ow Beam Headlight
234
SCREW
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Remove the bulb f rom the socket
by pushing the bulb in and turning
it 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.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To change the driver’s side bulb,
start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and
turn of f the engine. To change the
passenger’s side bulb, turn the
steering wheel to the lef t.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver to
remove the screw from the inner
f ender, and pull the inner f ender
cover back.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the screw and
tighten it securely.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
3. 2.
1.
Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb
Maint enance
235
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .186
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .76
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Accessory Power Sockets .104
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Adding Engine Coolant .224
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Additives, Engine Oil .221
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .73
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Airbag (SRS) .9,21
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Air Conditioning System .110
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Usage .113
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Air Pressure, Tires .242
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Alcohol in Gasoline .180
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Antif reeze .224
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .59, 204
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Operation .204
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 172
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .76
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Audio System .115
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 78
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 175..............
Automatic Transmission . 198
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Capacity, Fluid .278
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Checking Fluid Level . 228
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Shif ting .198
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .198
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Shif t Lever Positions . 198
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Shif t Lock Release . 201
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .57, 263
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Jump Starting .259
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Maintenance .248
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Specif ications .279
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Bef ore Driving .179
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .103
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Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 204
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Break-in, New Linings . 180
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Bulb Replacement .236
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Fluid .230 .......................................
Parking .101
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System Design .203
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System Indicator . 58,265
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Wear Indicators .203
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Braking System .203
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 180
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .236
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Brake Lights .236
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Front Parking Lights . 235
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Front Side Marker Lights . 235
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Headlights .232
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High-mount Brake Light . 237
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Specif ications .279
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Turn Signal Lights . 235
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Bulbs, Halogen .232
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Capacities Chart .278
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Carrying Cargo .188
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Gas Mileage, Improving .185
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Gasohol .180
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Gasoline .180
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Octane Requirement .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Gas Station Procedures .181 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .66
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Fuel .66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .198
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Manual Transmission .196
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Glove Box .103
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) .189
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .189
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 232
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 72
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .232
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
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Reminder Beeper .70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 232
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Turning on .70
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Head Restraints .93
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Heated Mirrors .101
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Heating and Cooling .110 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 194
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High Beam Lever .70
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High-mount Brake Light . 237
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 182
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Horn .68
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Hydraulic Clutch .231
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 276
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If the Engine Overheats . 261
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If the Engine Wont Start . 257
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .74
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Switch .76
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Timing Control System . 284
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Immobilizer System .75
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .58
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Charging System . 57,263
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Cruise Control .61
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .61
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .90
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Airbags .9, 23
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Fuel .180
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 66
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Economy .185
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Fill Door and Cap .181
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Gauge .66
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Octane Requirement . 180
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Oxygenated .180
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Tank, Ref ueling .181
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Fuse Locations .270
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Fuses, Checking the .266
Index
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IV
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