headlight bulb HONDA ACCORD 2006 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
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 perf ormed by your dealer
or other qualif ied mechanic.Your vehicle has two bulbs on each
side, f our in total. Make sure you are
replacing the bulb that is burned out.
Your vehicle 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.
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Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
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NOTE:
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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Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the passenger’s side, undo the
two fasteners and remove the air
intake cover.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.
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3.
2.
4.
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High Beam Headlight
Maint enance
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FASTENERS
4-cylinder models 6-cylinder models TAB
BULB
AIR INTAKE
COVER
FASTENERS
4-cylinder models
AIR INTAKE
COVER
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Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.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.Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
fromthebulbbysqueezingthe
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.
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5.
3. 4. 5.
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7.
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L ow Beam Headlight
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HOLDING CLIPS
TAB BULB
6-cylinder models BULB
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Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
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.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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3.
2. 4.
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Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking L ightBulb
Maint enance
221
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
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To remove the burned out bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.
Install the new bulb and turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Insert the socket into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.
Testthenewbulbtomakesureit
works.
Set the lining back.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Open the trunk.
Remove the holding clips f rom the
lining by using a f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Testthenewbulbtomakesureit
works.
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2.
1.
4.
3. 5. 6.
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Replacing Rear T urn Signal L ight Bulbs
222
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
SOCKET
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Accessories . 162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 76
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Accessory Power Socket . 99
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Additives, Engine Oil . 204
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Airbag (SRS) . 11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning . 105
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Usage . 107
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Air Pressure, Tires . 228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 59, 180
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Operation . 180
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
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Automatic Speed Control . 145
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Automatic Transmission . 173
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Capacity, Fluid . 266
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Shif ting . 173
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
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Shif t Lever Positions . 173
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Shif t Lock Release . 176 ............................
Capacities Chart . 266
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo . 164
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 128
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CD Player . 122
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CD Pocket, Center . 99
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Certif ication Label . 264
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Chains . 232
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Changing a Flat Tire . 239
Changing Oil
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How to . 205
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When to . 193
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Charging System Indicator . 58, 251
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
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Childproof Door Locks . 78
Battery
Charging System
...........................
Indicator . 58, 251
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Jump Starting . 245
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Maintenance . 234
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Specif ications . 267
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Bef ore Driving . 153
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Belts, Seat . 10
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 180
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Break-in, New Linings . 154
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Fluid . 215
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Parking . 99
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System Indicator . 59
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Wear Indicators . 179
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Braking System . 179
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Break-in, New Car . 154
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 223
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Brake Lights . 223
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Front Parking Lights . 221
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Headlights . 218 ............................
Specif ications . 267
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Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
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Bulbs, Halogen . 218
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Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat........................................
Belts by . 18
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Fan, Interior . 104
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Features . 101
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 156
Filter
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Oil . 205
Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 213
Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 170
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 239
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 210, 211
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Brake . 215
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Clutch . 216
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Manual Transmission . 213
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Power Steering . 216
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Windshield Washer . 207
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Folding Rear Seat . 88
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Four-way Flashers . 71 .................................................
Fuel . 154
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Cap Message . 66
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Fill Door and Cap . 156
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Gauge . 66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the . 156
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Fuses, Checking the . 257
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 161
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Gasoline . 154
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Gauge . 66
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Octane Requirement . 154
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Tank, Filling the . 156
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Gas Station Procedures . 156
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 65
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Fuel . 66
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Speedometer . 64
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Tachometer . 64
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 173
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Manual Transmission . 170
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Glove Box . 100 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 218
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 69
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Aiming . 218
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Automatic Lighting Off . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Low Beams, Turning on . 69
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Reminder Chime . 69
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 218
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 87
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Heating and Cooling . 102
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Heated Mirror . 91
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 147
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 157
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Hydraulic Clutch . 216
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