2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE bulb

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.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied technician.
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Lights
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight BulbHigh Beam Headlight
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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
clockwise 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. 3. 4. 5.6. 7.
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Lights
Maint enance
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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
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.
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.
1.
3.4. 5.6.7. 8.
Lights
L ow Beam Headlight
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SCREW
BULB
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
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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
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Open the trunk.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Remove the screw in the center of
the fastener on the side of the
trunk lining. Pull the lining back. 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.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Put the f astener into the hole on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screw.
Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/tail-light, back-
up light, side marker light, or turn
signal light.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
1.
2. 3.4. 5.6. 7. 8.
Replacing Rear Bulbs
Lights
250
FASTENER
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Open the trunk, then remove the
holding clips f rom the cover, and
remove the cover.
Remove the socket f rom the light
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.
Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the cover, and tighten its
holding clips securely.
2.
1.
3. 4.5.
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On DX, Canadian DX-G, and LX models
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb Cleaning the Seat Belts
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Maint enance
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SOCKETLOOP
BULB
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If your seat belts get dirty, use a sof t
brush with a mixture of mild soap
and warm water to clean them. Do
not use bleach, dye, or cleaning
solvents. Let the belts air-dry bef ore
you use the vehicle.
Open the trunk, then remove the
holding clips f rom the cover, and
remove the cover.
Remove the socket f rom the light
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.
Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the cover, and tighten its
holding clips securely.
2.
1.
3. 4.5.
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On DX, Canadian DX-G, and LX models
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb Cleaning the Seat Belts
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Maint enance
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SOCKETLOOP
BULB
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 195
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Sockets . 108
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Adding Engine Coolant . 238
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Additives, Engine Oil . 235
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 75
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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 . 114
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Usage . 117
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Air Pressure, Tires . 255, 257
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 187
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Antif reeze . 238
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 214
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Operation . 214
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 78
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Audio System . 119
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 182 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 208
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Capacity, Fluid . 297
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Checking Fluid Level . 242
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Shif ting . 208
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators . 208
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Shif t Lever Positions . 209
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Shif t Lock Release . 211
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 281
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Jump Starting . 277
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Maintenance . 265
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Specif ications . 298
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Bef ore Driving . 185
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 107
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Booster Seats . 47
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 214
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Break-in, New Linings . 186
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Bulb Replacement . 250
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Fluid . 244 .......................................
Parking . 105
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System Design . 213
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System Indicator . 58, 283
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Wear Indicators . 213
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Braking System . 213
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 186
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights . 72
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 250
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Brake Lights . 250
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Front Parking Lights . 249
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Front Side Marker Lights . 249
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Headlights . 246
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Specif ications . 297
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Turn Signal Lights . 249
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Bulbs, Halogen . 246
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Capacities Chart . 297
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Carrying Cargo . 197
Index
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