2008 HONDA FIT headlight 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.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, then pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area, readjustment may be
required. Adjustments should be
done by your dealer or other
qualif ied mechanic.
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2.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
196
HOLDING 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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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.Make sure that the hold-down
wire is installed properly and
securely. You can check its
installation f rom the inspection
window on the headlight assembly.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot the wire
out of the way, then remove the
bulb.
Install the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
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6.
3.
4. 7.
8.
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Lights
Maint enance
197
RUBBER WEATHER SEAL
HOLD-DOWN
WIRE BULB
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTOR HOLD-DOWN
WIRE
INSPECTION WINDOW
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Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender, then pull the inner
f ender cover back.
To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clip, and
lock it in place by pushing on its
center.
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely. Turn on the
headlights to test the new bulb. 1.
2.
9.
10.
Lights
Replacing a Parking L ight/Front
Side Marker Bulb and a T urn
Signal Light Bulb
198
HOLDING CLIP
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .144
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Additives, Engine Oil .188
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .75
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,22
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Air Conditioning System .102
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Usage .103
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Air Pressure, Tires .210
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Alcohol in Gasoline .136
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Antif reeze .190
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .62,168
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Operation .168
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .128
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
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Audio System .107
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .131
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Automatic Transmission .157
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Capacity, Fluid .244
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Checking Fluid Level .193 ..........................
Paddle Shif ters .162
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Shif ting .157
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .157
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Shif t Lever Positions .158
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Shif t Lock Release .161
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Auxiliary Input Jack .127
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Capacities Chart .244
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,230
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Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .214
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Specif ications .245
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Bef ore Driving .135
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Belts,Seat.8,18
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Beverage Holders .98
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Booster Seats .50
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .168
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Break-in, New Linings .136
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Bulb Replacement .201
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Fluid .195
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Parking .96 .................
System Indicator .60,232
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System Design .167
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Wear Indicators .167
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Braking System .167
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Break-in, New Vehicle .136
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Brightness Control, Instruments .74
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Brights, Headlights .72,73
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .201
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Brake Lights .201
Front Parking Lights/
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Front Side Marker Lights .198
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Fog Lights .199
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Headlights .196
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High-mount Brake Light .202
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Specif ications .245
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Taillights .201
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Turn Signal Lights .198,201
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Bulbs, Halogen .196
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Gas Mileage, Improving .141
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Gasohol .136
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Gasoline .136
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement .136
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Tank, Ref ueling .137
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Gas Station Procedures .137
Gauges
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Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .158
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Manual Transmission .155 ........................................
Glove Box .98
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) .148
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Fuel .136
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .68
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Fill Door and Cap .137
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Low Fuel Indicator .62
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement .136
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Oxygenated .136
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Tank, Ref ueling .137
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Fuel Economy .141
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Fuses, Checking the .234 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .196
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Hazard Warning Flashers .74
Headlights
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Aiming .196
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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High Beam Indicator .65
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Reminder Chime .73
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .196
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Turning on .73
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Head Restraints .87
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Heating and Cooling .102
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High Beam Lever .73
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Hood, Opening the .138
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Horn.4,70
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Hydraulic Clutch .195
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .242 Ignition
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Keys .76
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Switch .78
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Timing Control System .252
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Index
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IV
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