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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs
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Maintenance
3. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
4. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
5. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right.
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
1.8 ℓ models2.4 ℓ models
TabCouplerBulbTabCouplerBulb

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
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Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
opposite side from the light being replaced.
Passenger side: Turn the steering wheel
to the left.
Driver side: Turn the steering wheel to the
right.
2. Remove the holding clips, and pull the inner
fender back.
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3.Detach the air intake duct tube and swing it
out of the inner fender.
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light: 28/8 W
Clip
Inner
Fender
Air
Intake
Duct
Tube
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
4. Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb.
Bulb Socket
All models

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBrake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Brake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Brake/Taillight: 21/5 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker Light: LED
1Brake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Rear side marker light bulbs are LED type. Have an
authorized Honda dealer inspect and replace the light
bulbs.
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the pin raised, and push until it is
flat.
Clip
Push until the
pin is flat.
Lining
Clip
Bulb
Socket
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Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uTaillight and Back-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Taillight and Back-Up Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the screw from the center of the
fastener using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
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and Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
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3. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Back-Up Light: 16 W
Taillight: 3 CPLining
Fastener
Clip
Bulb
Socket
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Socket

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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear License Plate Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light BulbsWhen replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the screw from the center of the
fastener using a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the holding clips using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then pull the lining back.
3. Remove the license plate light assembly by
squeezing the tabs on both sides of the
socket.
4. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.Rear License Plate Light: 5 W Lining
Fastener
Clip
Models with trunk lid lining
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHigh-Mount Brake Light Bulb
Maintenance
High-Mount Brake Light BulbWhen replacing, use the following bulb.
1.Open the trunk.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
High-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer
inspect and replace the light bulbs.High-Mount Brake Light: 21 W1.8 ℓ engine models
BulbSocket
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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper BladesChecking Wiper BladesIf the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the metal wiper
arm may scratch the window glass.Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
1.Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2. Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab.
Push the lock tab up with a flat-tip screw
driver.
3. Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
1Changing the Wiper Blade RubberNOTICEAvoid dropping the wiper arm; it may damage the
windshield.
Lock Tab