2013 HONDA CR-V Owners Manual

uuReplacing Light BulbsuFog Light Bulbs*
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Maintenance
5.Reinstall the hold-down wire. Hook the end
of the wire on the knob in the slot.
uYou can see if the hold-down wire is in
the right place from the inspection
window.
6.Reinstall the rubber weather seal.
7.Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clip using a flat-tip screwdriver,
and push up the under cover.
Inspection WindowHold-down
Wire
Fog Light: 55 W (H11)
1Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICEHalogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
The fog lights are halogen 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.
Clip
* Not available on all models

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuSide Marker Light Bulb
Maintenance
2.Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3.Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
4.Insert new bulb.
Side Marker Light Bulb
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it,
then remove the old bulb.
2.Insert a new bulb.
Bulb
CouplerTab
Side Marker Light: 3 CP
1Fog Light Bulbs*Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the
central pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the central pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Central pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
BulbSocket
* Not available on all models

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuFront Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2.Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and remove.
3.Insert new bulb.
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear Turn Signal Light and Lower Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Use a Phillip-head screwdriver to remove
the bolts.
2.Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
Front Turn Signal/Parking: 24/2.2CP
Bulb
Socket
Lower Rear Side Marker/Brake/Taillight: 21/5 W
Back-Up Light: 21 W
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
Bolts

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuBrake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear Turn Signal Light and Lower Rear Side Marker Light Bulbs
Maintenance
3.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
4.Insert a new bulb.
5.Reinstall the light assembly by sliding it on
to the guide on the body.
BulbSocket
Guide

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuUpper Rear Side Marker/Taillight
Maintenance
Upper Rear Side Marker/Taillight
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the lower taillight assembly.
2Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear Turn Signal Light and Lower Rear
Side Marker Light Bulbs P. 290
2.Use a Phillip-head screwdriver to remove
the bolt.
3.Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
4.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
Remove the old bulb.
5.Insert a new bulb.
Upper Rear Side Marker/Taillight: 3CP
Bolt
Bulb Socket

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uuReplacing Light BulbsuRear License Plate Light Bulb
Maintenance
Rear License Plate Light Bulb
When replacing, use the following bulb.
1.Push the left edge of the lens to the right
and pull out the licence light assembly.
2.Push the tabs to remove the lens.
3.Remove the old bulb.
4.Insert a new bulb.
High-Mount Brake Light Bulb
High-mount brake light bulbs are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer
inspect and replace the light bulbs.
Rear License Plate Light: 3 CP
BulbTab
Tab
Lens

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Maintenance
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
Checking Wiper Blades
If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, it will leave streaks and the metal wiper
arm may scratch the window glass.
Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
1.Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the
passenger side.
2.Push the lock tab up.
3.Slide the blade from the wiper arm.1Changing the Front Wiper Blade RubberNOTICEAvoid dropping the wiper arm; it may damage the
windshield.
Lock Tab

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uuChecking and Maintaining Wiper BladesuChanging the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
Maintenance
4.Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by
pulling the tabbed end out.
5.Remove the retainers from the rubber blade
that has been removed, and mount to a
new rubber blade.
uCorrectly align the rubber protrusion and
the retainer grooves.
6.Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder
from the bottom end.
uThe tab on the holder should fit in the
indent of the wiper blade.
7.Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm,
then push down the lock tab.
8.Lower the passenger side wiper arm first,
then the driver side.
Blade
TopRetainer
Blade
TabIndent