headlight bulb HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2007 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

µµTheheadlightswereproperlyaimed
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
other qualif ied mechanic.
Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the driver’s side, undo the two
f asteners and remove the air
intake cover.
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.
If you f requently tow a trailer.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
The timing belt should be replaced
at the intervals shown in the
maintenance minder schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C). 1.
Timing Belt, Lights
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Timing BeltHigh Beam Headlight
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FASTENERS
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4-cylinder models
Halogen 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 squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.
(Driver’s side)
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
3.
2. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Lights
Maint enance
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FASTENERS
4-cylinder modelsTAB BULB
TABBULB
AIR INTAKE
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V6 models

Remove the electrical connector
fromthebulbbysqueezingthe
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
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.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender. Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
To change the low beam headlight
bulb on the driver’s side, remove
the air intake duct. You can reach
the air intake duct f rom the back
side of the inner f ender.
6.
5.
4.
1. 2. 3.
On EX-V6 model with manual
transmission
L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
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AIR INTAKE DUCT
EX-V6 with M/T
HOLDING CLIPS
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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the air intake duct
securely.
(Driver’s side)
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter. 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.
Use a f lat-tipped 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 inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
1.
3.
2. 4.
9.
7.
8.
11.
10.
CONT INUED
On EX-V6 model with manual
transmission
Replacing a Front Side Marker/
Parking/Turn Signal Light Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
249
HOLDING CLIPS
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Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning the bulb counterclockwise
until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
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.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.Open the trunk.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.Determine which bulb is burned
out: turn signal or back-up light.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Install the light assembly cover.
Make sure it snaps into place.
1. 3.
2. 4. 5.6. 7.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Replacing Rear Bulbs
Lights
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 250
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Front Parking Lights . 249
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Headlights . 246
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Specif ications . 291, 293
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Turn Signal Lights . 249, 250
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Bulbs, Halogen . 246
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Capacities Chart . 290, 292
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Cargo, How to Carry . 193
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Cargo Net . 196
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Carrying Cargo . 193
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 169
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CD Changer .141, 155
CD Changer Error
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Messages .133, 146, 160
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CD Player . 129
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CD Player Error Messages . 132
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Center CD Pocket . 99
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Certif ication Label . 288
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Chains, Tires . 259
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265 Changing Oil
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How to . 233
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When to . 221
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Charging System Indicator . 57, 276
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 198
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Child Saf ety . 32
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Booster Seats . 47
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Child Seats . 32, 39
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 32, 37
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Inf ants . 37
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Larger Children . 46
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LATCH . 41
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Risks with Airbags . 33
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Small Children . 38
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Tethers . 45
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
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Child Seats . 39
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Installing . 40
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LATCH . 41
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Selecting . 39
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts . 251
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Climate Control System . 113, 117 ..............................................
Clock . 173
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Clutch Fluid . 244
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CO in the Exhaust . 297
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Coin Pocket . 100
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 199
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Compact Spare Tire . 264
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 302
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
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Adding . 236
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Checking . 189
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Proper Solution . 236
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Temperature Gauge . 64
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 297
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 175
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Cruise Main Indicator . 62
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Cup Holders . 98
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 302
Index
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Fan Control . 108, 114, 119
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Features . 105
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 185
Filters
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Dust and Pollen . 252
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Oil . 233
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 239, 240
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Brake . 243
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Clutch . 244
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Manual Transmission . 242
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Power Steering . 245
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Windshield Washer . 238
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Folding Rear Seat . 88
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Four-way Flashers . 71
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Front Airbags . 9, 21, 23
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Front Seat . 82, 84
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Adjusting . 82, 84
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Heaters . 90
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 184
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65 ......................
Fill Door and Cap . 185
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Gauge . 64
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Oxygenated . 184
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Tank, Ref ueling . 185
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Fuel Economy . 190
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Fuse Locations . 283
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Fuses, Checking the . 280
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasohol . 184
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Gasoline . 184
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Gauge . 64
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Low Fuel Indicator . 60
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Tank, Ref ueling . 185
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Gas Station Procedures . 185
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
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Fuel . 64
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Speedometer . 63
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Tachometer . 63 Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 203
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Manual Transmission . 200
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Glove Box . 98
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) . 214
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 214
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 246
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Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 60
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Lights On Indicator . 60
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime . 69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 87
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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Heated Mirrors . 96
Index
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