2014 HONDA CIVIC COUPE light

347
uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricated.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod Grip
Clamp
14 CIVIC 2D_SI-31TS86210.book 347 ページ ２０１４年１月２９日　水曜日　午後８時９分

uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
354
Maintenance
5. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
6. Check that the filter ga sket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil gasket.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
9. Pour the recommended engi ne oil into the engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including filter):
3.9 US qt (3.7 L)
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
2.4 ℓ engine models
Oil Filter
1.8 ℓ engine models
Oil Filter
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
14 CIVIC 2D_SI-31TS86210.book 354 ページ ２０１４年１月２９日　水曜日　午後８時９分

360
Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Push the tab to remove the coupler.
2. Rotate the old bulb to the left to remove.
3. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
4. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)
Low beam headlight: 55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
■High Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Tab
Coupler
Bulb
14 CIVIC 2D_SI-31TS86210.book 360 ページ ２０１４年１月２９日　水曜日　午後８時９分

Continued361
uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
1. Remove the holding clips (A). Push up the
tab, and remove the cover of the air intake
duct and its upper part.
■Low Beam Headlights1Low Beam Headlights
Pull the clip straight up to remove it.
Keep the head of the clip raised when you insert it,
push until it clicks.
Holding clip (A-type)
Cover
Tab Clip (A)
Air
Intake
Duct
Driver side
1.8 ℓ engine models
14 CIVIC 2D_SI-31TS86210.book 361 ページ ２０１４年１月２９日　水曜日　午後８時９分

uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
362
Maintenance
1. Unlock the holding c lips (B), then remove
the cover of the air intake duct.
Fold in the upper part of the air intake duct to
get enough working space.
1 Low Beam Headlights
Press down the center pin until it clicks to unlock it.
Push the center pin back to lock the clip. Then, insert
the clip into the hole and press on the center pin until
it is flat.
Holding clip (B-type)
Center pin
Push until
the pin is
flat.
Cover Clip (B)
Driver side
2.4 ℓ engine models
Air Intake Duct
14 CIVIC 2D_SI-31TS86210.book 362 ページ ２０１４年１月２９日　水曜日　午後８時９分

363
uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
2. Remove the holding clip (C) using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then remo ve the upper part of
the windshield washer reservoir.
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 headlight
assembly and turn it to the right.
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
1 Low Beam Headlights
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Holding clip (C-type)
Center pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
Clip (C)Passenger side
All models
Tab
Coupler
Bulb
Both sides
All models
14 CIVIC 2D_SI-31TS86210.book 363 ページ ２０１４年１月２９日　水曜日　午後８時９分

364
uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Insert a flat-tip screwdriver into the tab on
the cover, then pull stra ight out as indicated
to remove the cover.
2. Remove the screws us ing a Phillips-head
screwdriver and carefu lly pull the fog light
assembly out of the bumper.
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.
Fog Light: 55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)
1Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect th e glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
CoverTab
Screw
Bulb
Coupler
Tab
* Not available on all models
14 CIVIC 2D_SI-31TS86210.book 364 ページ ２０１４年１月２９日　水曜日　午後８時９分

365
uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking/Side Marker Light Bulbs
When 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 a screw, and
pull the inner fender back.
2 Low Beam Headlights P. 361
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
FenderScrew
Air
Intake
Duct
Tube
2.4 ℓ engine models
14 CIVIC 2D_SI-31TS86210.book 365 ページ ２０１４年１月２９日　水曜日　午後８時９分