headlight bulb HONDA ACCORD 2001 CF / 6.G Owners Manual

Check the f ollowing:Headlights (low and high beam)
Parking lights
Taillights
Brake lights
High-mount brake light
Turn signals
Back-up lights
Hazard light f unction
License plate light
Side marker lights
Daytime running lights
(Canadian models)
If youfindanybulbsareburnedout,
replace them as soon as possible.
Refer to the chart on page to
determinewhattypeof replacement
bulb is needed. 327
Lights
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Open the hood.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.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Insert the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
If you need to change a bulb on
thepassenger’sside(onthe
driver’s side on 6-cylinder models),
remove the radiator reserve tank.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb. Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your car was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk, readjustment may be required.
Adjustment of the headlights should
be perf ormed by a Honda technician
or other qualif ied mechanic.
Your car has two bulbs on each side,
four in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your car uses halogen headlight
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.
1. 2.3. 4. 7.
6.
5.
(Passenger’s side on 4-cylinder
models, driver’s side on 6-cylinder
models)
Lights
Maint enance
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb 276
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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning counterclockwise until it
unlocks.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
1.
3.
2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker L ight Bulbs
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The parking light bulb is under the
headlight bulb.
Turn the bulb holder one-quarter
turn counterclockwise to remove it
from the lens.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.Put the bulb holder back into its
hole in the lens, and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
Turn on the parking lights to
make sure the new bulb works.
1. 3.
2. 4.
Replacing a Parking L ight Bulb
Lights
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 186
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Accessories . 186
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Additional Safety Precaution . 187
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Modif ications . 187
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 74
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Additives, Engine Oil . 234
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 253
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Air Conditioning . 110
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Maintenance . 265
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Usage . 110
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Air Conditioning Filter . 266
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Air Pressure, Tires . 268
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 331
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Antif reeze . 239
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Description . 204
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Indicator . 55, 205
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Operation . 204
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 73
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Appearance Care . 287
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Audio System . 125, 137,153 ...............
Automatic Speed Control . 68
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Automatic Transmission . 196
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Capacity,Fluid .326
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Checking Fluid Level . 247, 249
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Shif ting . 196
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
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Shif t Lever Positions . 197
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Shif t Lock Release . 200
Battery ......
Charging System Light . 54, 310
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Jump Starting . 304
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Maintenance . 260
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Specif ications . 329
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Bef ore Driving . 177
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holder . 104
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Body Repair . 296
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 204
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
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Bulb Replacement . 281
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Fluid . 251
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Parking . 101 .........................
System Indicator . 55
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Wear Indicators . 203
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Braking System . 203
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Break-in, New Car . 178
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 281
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Brake Lights . 281
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Ceiling Light . 282
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Courtesy Light . 283
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Front Parking Lights . 278
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Front Side Marker Lights . 277
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Headlights . 276
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High-mount Brake Light . 281
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License Plate Lights . 281
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Specif ications . 327
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Spotlight . 283
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Trunk Light . 284
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Turn Signal Lights . 277
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Bulbs, Halogen . 276
Index
A
B
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 278
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 66 ........................................
Headlights . 62
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Aiming . 276
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Automatic Lighting Off . 63
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Daytime Running Lights . 63
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Lights On Indicator . 53
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Low Beams, Turning on . 62
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Reminder Chime . 62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 278
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Turning on . 62
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Head Restraints . 92
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 194
HomeLink Universal
.................................
Transmitter . 83
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Hood, Opening the . 180
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Hydraulic Clutch . 252
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Hydroplaning . 210
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Keys . 71
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 326
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 71
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Switch . 73
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Timing Control System . 336
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Immobilizer System . 72 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint . 28
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Inf ant Seats . 28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 268
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 270
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Interior Cleaning . 290
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Interior Lights . 106
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 209
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Jack, Tire . 298
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Jump Starting . 304
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 185
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Gasohol . 331
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Gasoline . 178
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Tank, Filling the . 178
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Gas Station Procedures . 178
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 59
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Fuel . 59
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Speedometer . 58
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Tachometer . 58
Gearshif t Lever Positions
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Automatic Transmission . 197
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 195
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Glass Cleaning . 292
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Glove Box . 82
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