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Open the trunk.
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. Put the f asteners into the holes on
the side of the trunk lining.
Reinstall the screws.
Reinstall the trunk lining. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk seal.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Remove the screw from the center
of each f astener on the trunk lid
trim. Pull the trim back.
1. 2.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
3.
OnallEX-L,CanadianSport,andSi
models
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in T runk L id)
316
BULBS
SOCKETS SOCKETS
BULB
FASTENERS
BULB
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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.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
Put the f asteners into the holes on
the trunk lid trim. Reinstall the
screws.
Push the trunk lid trim back into
position.
Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks. Make sure
the new bulb is working.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Open the trunk, and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
2.
1. 3.
4. 5.6. 7. 8.
3.Except Si model
OnallEX-L,CanadianSport,andSi
models
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Maint enance
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BULB
SOCKET
BULB
SOCKET
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To remove the fog light assembly,
use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the screw, then caref ully
pull it out of the bumper.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Your vehicle uses halogen light
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.
Thefoglightswereproperlyaimed
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 another qualif ied
technician.
1. 2.
On Si model
Lights
ReplacingaFogLightBulb
318
SCREW
Halogen light 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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Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Align the two tabs on the f og light
assembly with the holes in the
bumper, then push the f og light
assembly into place. Tighten the
screw securely.
Remove the bulb 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 onto
the bulb. Make sure it is on all the
way. 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.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
6. 7.
3.4. 5.
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Maint enance
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TAB TAB CONNECTOR
BULB LOOP
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Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Align the two tabs on the f og light
assembly with the holes in the
bumper, then push the f og light
assembly into place. Tighten the
screw securely.
Remove the bulb 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 onto
the bulb. Make sure it is on all the
way. 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.
Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat
belt anchors can cause the belts to
retract slowly. Wipe the insides of
the loops with a clean cloth
dampened in mild soap and warm
water or isopropyl alcohol.
6. 7.
3.4. 5.
Lights, Cleaning the Seat Belts
Cleaning the Seat Belts
Maint enance
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TAB TAB CONNECTOR
BULB LOOP
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If equippedOn models with A/C
This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchors. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals
or making the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors inef f ective. If you use non-Honda f loor mats,
make sure they f it properly and that
theycanbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.
Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen Filter
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
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Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every 6 months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, and areas
that are getting hard or if they leave
streaks and unwiped areas when
used.To replace a wiper blade:Lift the wiper arm off the
windshield, raising the driver’s
side first, then the passenger’s
side. Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Put a cloth on the edge of the
lock tab, then push up on the
lock tab carefully with a flat-tip
screwdriver.
2.
1.
CONT INUED
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
321
WIPER ARMS LOCK TAB
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage the
hood and wiper arms.
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Pivot the blade assembly toward
the wiper arm until it releases
from the wiper arm.
When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Make sure the three rubber tabs
inside the blade f it to each notch of
the reinf orcement, as shown.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grabbing the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
3. 4.
Wiper Blades
322
BLADE
BLADE
REINFORCEMENT
WIPER ARM
TOP
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