Honda Accord: Taillight Replacement
4-door
1 Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-260).
2. Remove the trunk side trim panel (see page 20-132).
3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillights (B).
4 . Turn the bulb sockets 4 5 В° counterclockwise to remove the bulb sockets (C).
5. Remove the mounting nuts and bolts, then remove the taillight.
6. Remove the screw and separate the taillight and bracket (D).
7. Inspect the gasket (E); replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.
8. Install the taillight in the reverse order of removal, and tighten the nuts to 5 N-m (0.5 kgfm, 4 Ibf-ft).
2-door
1. Remove the rear bumper (see page 20-260).
2. Remove the trunk side trim panel (see page 20-132).
3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the taillights (B).
4. Turn the bulb sockets 45 В° counterclockwise to remove the bulb sockets (C).
5. Remove the mounting nuts and bolts, then remove the taillight.
6. Remove the screw and separate the taillight and bracket (D).
7. Inspect the gasket (E); replace it if it is distorted or stays compressed.
8. Install the taillight in the reverse order of removal, and tighten the nuts to 5 N-m (0.5 kgf-m, 4 Ibf-ft).
Bulb Replacement
Headlight (High'Beam)
1. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the headlight
Headlight (High Beam): 60 W
2. Turn the bulb socket 45 В° counterclockwise to remove
the bulb.
3. Install a new b ...
License Plate Light Replacement
4-door
1. Poll the license plate light assembly out, and
disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the license plate
light.
License Plate Light: 5W
2. Separate the lens (B) and housing (C), then rem ...
See also:
B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode
C
Do this diagnosis if a component that is controlled by the
B-CAN system does not stop or turn off.
NOTE:
• If the component does not turn on, go to B-CAN
System Diagnosis Test Mode D {see p ...
Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly ...