1996-2000 Honda Civic Headlight Bulb Replacement

ID: 155305

Description: Whether your bulb is burned out or require an...

Steps:

  1. Pop the hood via hood release latch by driver's side.
  2. Reach for the latch under the hood and prop the hood up on the prop rod.
  3. When working on any vehicle, always disconnect the negative terminal from the battery first. Often labeled on the cable or battery.
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  5. Remove the top bumper clips with the panel removal tool.
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  7. Remove the screw/10mm(depending on year) bolt holding the bumper on. This will be located in the front wheel well on the passenger and driver side.
  8. Repeat this step for the other side of the vehicle and pull the bumper down carefully.
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  10. Remove the two bolts visible on the top of the headlight.
  11. Remove the hidden screw facing towards the grille towards the bottom of the headlight.
  12. Remove the other hidden bolt on the wheel well side of the headlight, same area as in step 3.
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  14. Pull the headlight assembly several inches outward.
  15. Be careful not to yank on the wiring towards the rear of the headlight to prevent damage.
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  17. Remove the connector on top of the rubber boot by squeezing the clip and carefully wiggling loose.
  18. You do not need to remove the other connector to the left.
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  20. Remove the rubber boot surrounding the headlight bulb housing.
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  22. Push the retaining clip up releasing the headlight bulb.
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  24. Carefully, pull the old bulb out of the headlight housing.
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  26. Insert the new LED Headlight in the housing and latch the new headlight.
  27. If replacing with a standard halogen bulb, the same procedures apply.
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  29. Test your new headlight bulbs and make sure they function properly. If they do not work at first, try cleaning off the connection mating your new bulb and its connector.
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