headlight bulb HONDA ACCORD HYBRID 2005 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.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
210
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.Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the driver’s side, undo the two
f asteners and remove the air
intake cover. Reinstall the air intake cover.
Reinstall the two fasteners and
secure them by pushing on the
heads until they lock.
1. 3.
2. 4.5.
6.
7.
High Beam Headlight
Lights
Maint enance
211
AIR INTAKE
COVER
FASTENERS TABBULB
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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.
Remove the bulb by turning it
approximately one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by squeezing the
connector to unlock the tab, then
slide the connector of f the bulb.Install the new bulb and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector onto
the bulb.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the two holding clips. Lock
each one in place by pushing on
the center.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2. 6.
7.
8.
9.
L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
212
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
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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.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.
Test the new bulb to make sure it
works.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.
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.
1. 3.
2. 4.
8. 7. 6.
9. 5.
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal and Parking L ight
Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
213
HOLDING CLIPS
BULB
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 247
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Jump Starting .242
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Maintenance .225
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Specif ications .260
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Bef ore Driving .151
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Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 177
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Break-in, New Linings . 152
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Bulb Replacement .214
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Fluid .209
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Parking .93
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System Indicator .54
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Wear Indicators .176
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Braking System .176
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Break-in, New Car .152
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
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Brights, Headlights .72 Bulb Replacement
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Brake Lights .214
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Front Parking Lights . 213
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Headlights .210
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High-mount Brake Light . 215
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Specif ications .260
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Turn Signal Lights . 213
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Bulbs, Halogen .210
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Capacities Chart .260
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying Cargo .160
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .120
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CD Player .119, 120
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Certif ication Label .258
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Chains .224
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Changing a Flat Tire .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .203
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When to .194, 195
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Charge/Assist Gauge .68
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Accessories .158
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
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Accessory Power Socket . 97
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Additives, Engine Oil . 201
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Airbag (SRS) .11
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Airbag System Components . 23
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Air Conditioning .103
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Usage .105
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Air Intake .163
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Air Pressure, Tires .220
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Air Vent in the Trunk . 163
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 177
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Operation .177
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
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Armrest .85
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Audio System .112
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Auto Idle Stop .173
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Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 174
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Automatic Speed Control . 142
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Automatic Transmission . 168
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Capacity, Fluid .260
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Shif ting .168 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 168
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Shif t Lever Positions . 168
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Shif t Lock Release . 171
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Specif ications .260
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Speed Limiter .170
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Starting .77
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Engine Speed Limiter .170
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Evaporative Emissions Controls .265
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Exhaust Fumes .49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .18
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Gas Mileage, Improving .157
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Gasoline .152
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Gauge .69
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Octane Requirement .152
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Tank, Filling the .153
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Gas Station Procedures .153
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .68
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Fuel .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .168
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Glove Box .98 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .258
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .77
...........................................
Switch .79
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Timing Control System .266
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Fan, Interior .102
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Features .99
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Filling the Fuel Tank .153
Filter
.........................
Dust and Pollen .216
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Oil .203
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
Flat Tire ....................................
Repairing .230
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Changing .237
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Floor Mat .216
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 208
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Brake .209
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Windshield Washer . 205..........................
Four-way Flashers .75
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Fuel .152
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Cap Message .60
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Economy Indicator .62
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Fill Door and Cap .153
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Gauge .69
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Octane Requirement . 152
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Tank, Filling the .153
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Fuses, Checking the .252 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 210
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 75
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Headlights .72
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Aiming .210
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Automatic Lighting Off . 73
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Daytime Running Lights . 74
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Low Beams, Turning on . 72
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 210
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .88
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Heating and Cooling .100
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .145
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 154
Index
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INDEX
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