light HONDA PRELUDE 2000 (in English) Repair Manual

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HORIZONTA L ADJUSTMEN T

6. If either indicator is not aligned with its "0" mark as described, anadjustment can be made using a
Phillips-head screwdriver to
realign it with the "0" mark. Please
refer to the illustrations.
VERTICA
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7. If you cannot get an indicator to align, have your Honda dealer
inspect the vehicle for body

damage or suspension problems.
Replacin
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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, handleit 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.
The headlight bulbs in your car are H1 headlight bulbs for longer life.
We recommend the use of Genuine Honda parts for replacing a
headlight bulb.

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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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing theconnector on both sides to unlock
the tab. Pull the connector straight off.
3. Remove the rubber weather sealby pulling on the tab.
4. Unclip the end of the hold-down wire from its slot. Pivot it out ofthe way and remove the bulb. 5. Insert the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in theirslots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place and clip the end into
the slot.
6. Install the rubber seal over the back of the headlight assembly.Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked "TOP."
7. Push the electrical connector onto the tabs of the new bulb. Makesure it locks in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the new bulb.

Maintenance

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WEATHE R SEA L
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Replacin g a Parkin g Ligh t Bul b
1. Open the hood. The front parking light is next to the headlight bulb.

If you need to change a bulb on

the passenger's side, remove the

radiator reserve tank by pulling it out of its holder.
2. Remove the socket from theheadlight assembly by turning itone-quarter turn counterclockwise. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
4. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.

5. Turn on the parking lights to
make sure the new bulb works.

6. (Passenger's side)
Reinstall the radiator reserve tank.

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Replacin g a Fron t Sid e Marke r
Ligh t Bul b
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the side marker assembly's
mounting screw.
2. Remove the side marker assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket from the side
marker assembly by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 5. Insert the socket back into the
side marker assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
6. Test the side marker to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Put the side marker assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on
the side marker assembly fits into
the bumper slot. Tighten themounting screw.
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SOCKE T

FRON T SID E MARKE R ASSEMBL Y

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Replacin g a Fron t Tur n Signa l
Ligh t Bul b
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the turn signal assembly's
mounting screw.
2. Remove the turn signal assembly from the bumper. 3. Remove the socket from the turn
signal assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.

Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 5. Insert the socket back into the
turn signal assembly. Turn itclockwise to lock it in place.
6. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
7. Put the turn signal assembly into the bumper. Make sure the tab on
the turn signal assembly fits into
the bumper slot. Tighten the
mounting screw.

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Replacin g Rea r Bulb s
1. Open the trunk.
2. Undo the fastener on the side of the trunk lining by pushing on thecenter of the fastener's head until
it pops in. Pull the lining back. 3. Determine which of the five bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, turnsignal light, side marker light,
back-up light, or taillight.
4. Remove the socket by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.

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6. Reinstall the socket into the light assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
8. Reinstall the trunk lining.
9. Reset the fastener by pushing onthe pointed end until it pops backalmost flush with the fingers on
the housing.
10. Put the fastener in the hole in the side of the trunk lining and push
on the center until it locks (the
center is flush with the head).

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Replacin g a High-moun t Brak e
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(Excep t Typ e S H model )
1. Remove the high-mount brake light assembly by pushing itslightly toward the rear windshield
and sliding it out of the rear shelf. 2. Remove the socket from the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms. 4. Reinstall the socket. Turn it
clockwise until it locks.
5. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
6. Reinstall the high-mount brake light assembly on the rear shelf.
Make sure the tabs on the high-
mount brake light assembly fit
into the slots.
Maintenance
HIGH-MOUN
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LIGH T ASSEMBL Y

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Replacin g a Rea r Licens e Bul b
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws holding
the license plate light assembly to
the bracket. Pull the assembly away from the bracket. 2. Remove the socket from the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of its socket. Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in the socket.
4. Turn on the parking lights and
check that the new bulb is

working.

5. Put the license light assembly in place. Reinstall the two screws and
tighten them securely.
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Replacin g Bulb s in th e Interio r
Courtes y Light s
The courtesy lights in the doors and roof come apart the same way. Theydo not all use the same bulb.
The spotlight bulbs are in the ceiling light housing.
1. Remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens witha fingernail file or a small flat-tipscrewdriver. Do not pry on the
edge of the housing around the

lens.

Ceiling light:Pry on the front edge of the
lens in the middle.

On Type SH
Door light: Pry on the top middle of the

lens.
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2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.

3. Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs. Snap the lens back in place.
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