2012 HONDA ACCORD COUPE light

Fluid Locations
4-cylinder models
348
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID
(Red cap) AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop) ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
RADIATOR CAP

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Fluid Locations
V6 models
349
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIRRADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
POWER STEERING
FLUID
(Red cap)

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2012 Accord Coupe

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
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
another qualif ied technician.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
passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.
1.
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Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
High Beam Headlight
365
STAY
4-cylinder modelsHalogen 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 pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
To change a bulb on the driver’s side,
undo the f astener and remove the air
intake cover by pushing the tab.
Then remove the duct.
3. 2.On V6 models
Lights
366
FASTENERAIR INTAKE COVER BULB
TAB
DUCT
V6 models STAY
V6 models

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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.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the engine coolant
reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab to unlock it, then slide the
connector of f the bulb. Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise. Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
6. 5.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
7. 4.
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Passenger’s side
Driver’s side on V6 models L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
367
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
TAB

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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center. Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.Open the hood.
To change the turn signal bulb on
the passenger’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its stay.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Remove the air intake duct (see
page ).
1.
2.
8. 7. 6.
9.
3.
366
Driver’s side on V6 models
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal/
Parking L ight Bulb
368
BULB
V6 model is shown. STAY

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Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.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.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Use a f lat-tip screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the air intake cover and
duct securely. Reinstall the
f astener and secure it by pushing
on the head until it locks.
6.
1.
7. 5. 4.
2.3.
4.
CONT INUED
Passenger’s side
Driver’s side on V6 models
Lights
Replacing a Front Side
369
HOLDING CLIPS BULB

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Marker Light Bulb
2012 Accord Coupe

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.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.Open the trunk.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Remove the screws in the center
of each of the two f asteners on the
side of the trunk lining. Pull the
lining back.
Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: stop/taillight,
back-up light or turn signal light.
5.
6.
7.
2. 1.4. 3.
5.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
370
SCREW SOCKET
BULB

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